Ch. Dardani

Technological Educational Institute of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

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Ch. Dardani is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and special education, with a primary focus on developing social robot interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder. Their groundbreaking work demonstrates how humanoid robots can be programmed to facilitate therapeutic social interactions, targeting critical skills such as joint attention, response inhibition, and cognitive flexibility. Dardani’s 2017 paper on interactive social robots in special education, which has garnered 45 citations, established foundational principles for robot-assisted therapy through specially designed social games. Building on this, their 2018 study introduced an innovative approach using one robot to simulate child-like behavior while another engages in therapeutic interaction, addressing ethical concerns in multi-robot settings. This work has accumulated 22 citations and represents a significant methodological advancement. Dardani’s research not only advances technical capabilities in human-robot interaction but also provides practical tools for educators and therapists working with neurodiverse children. Their contributions are particularly notable for bridging engineering and clinical practice, offering scalable solutions for special education settings where traditional one-on-one therapy may be limited.