Behrad Mozafari

Sharif University of Technology, Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority

Papers

Total Citations

125

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About

Behrad Mozafari is a robotics researcher dedicated to improving human well-being through intelligent, interactive systems. His primary research areas span social robotics, human-robot interaction, and computer vision, with a particular focus on applications in healthcare and food technology. Mozafari’s most notable contribution is the design and development of Arash, a social robot buddy created to support children with cancer in hospital environments. His seminal 2018 paper, "Arash: A social robot buddy to support children with cancer in a hospital environment," has garnered 78 citations, highlighting its impact on pediatric care robotics. This work, along with his earlier conceptual design study (24 citations) and a virtual reality platform for Arash (18 citations), demonstrates his commitment to alleviating the loneliness and fear hospitalized children experience. Mozafari has also ventured into food technology, developing an automated platform using a collaborative robot and computer vision to objectively measure infant formula rehydration quality (2024). This innovative work bridges robotics and nutritional science, showcasing his versatility. With over 125 total citations across his key publications, Mozafari is recognized for creating compassionate, practical robotic solutions that address real-world challenges in healthcare and industry.