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Di Zou is a leading researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence and education, with a primary focus on AI in education, human-robot collaboration, and early childhood learning. Her most impactful work, "Two Decades of Artificial Intelligence in Education: Contributors, Collaborations, Research Topics, Challenges, and Future Directions" (2022), has garnered 132 citations, offering a comprehensive large-scale review of 4,519 publications that maps the evolution of AI in education and identifies critical future directions. This landmark study has become an essential reference for scholars navigating the field. More recently, Zou has pioneered research into human-robot collaborative teaching approaches, as demonstrated in her 2025 study examining effects on preschoolers’ social-emotional competence and learning behaviors. This innovative work positions her at the forefront of integrating robotics into early childhood education, addressing pressing questions about how technology can support holistic child development. Through her systematic reviews and empirical investigations, Zou continues to shape understanding of how AI and robotics can be ethically and effectively deployed to enhance learning outcomes across educational contexts.
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