Ivan Ka Wai Lai

City University of Macau, University of Macau

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Ivan Ka Wai Lai is an educational technology researcher whose work centers on the intersection of robotics, human-computer interaction, and STEM education. His research investigates how educational robots can be designed and deployed to capture students' attention, foster engagement, and inspire motivation toward science and technology learning — questions of growing urgency as educators worldwide seek innovative strategies to cultivate the next generation of scientists and technologists. Lai's most cited work, "A Study on the Appearances and Functionalities of Education Robots for Attracting Students' Attention and Interactive Interests" (2018, 8 citations), examines the specific design features that make robots appealing and interactive for student learners. Complementing this, his 2020 study "Motivating students' learning in science and technology by using robots" (7 citations) empirically evaluates how robots can serve as powerful motivational tools in S&T curricula. A related 2018 conference paper further reinforces this research thread, collectively establishing Lai as a consistent voice in educational robotics scholarship. Through this focused body of work, Lai contributes meaningful empirical grounding to the emerging field of robot-assisted learning, offering practical insights for educators and designers seeking to make STEM education more dynamic, accessible, and genuinely exciting for young learners.