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Jin-Ok Kim is a leading researcher in STEAM education, with a focused expertise in integrating arts and technology to enhance elementary school learning. Her major contributions center on developing innovative, art-based STEAM programs that leverage educational robots as pedagogical tools. Kim’s work demonstrates how robotics can simultaneously foster scientific problem-solving skills and artistic sensibilities in young students, bridging the gap between technical and creative disciplines. Her most-cited papers, including “Development and Application of Art Based STEAM Education Program Using Educational Robot” (2019, 15 citations) and its 2018 counterpart (14 citations), alongside “Development of Science-Arts Integrative STEAM Program in Elementary School Using the Educational Robot” (2016, 7 citations), have collectively shaped curriculum design in South Korea and beyond. By creating hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences, Kim has shown that robots are not just tools for coding but catalysts for holistic development. Her work is particularly notable for its practical application in classrooms, offering a replicable model for educators worldwide. With a growing citation impact, Kim continues to influence how technology can nurture both analytical and creative thinking in the next generation of learners.