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Maria Fountouli is a forward-thinking researcher at the intersection of robotics, extended reality (XR), and sustainable agriculture. Her work directly addresses the critical global challenge of labour shortages threatening food safety and security. In her highly cited 2025 review, "Applications of robotics and extended reality in agriculture: A review," she systematically explores how robotic systems and immersive XR technologies can serve as transformative solutions, guiding the sector’s transition toward Agriculture 5.0. This seminal paper, already garnering 4 citations shortly after publication, establishes her as a key voice in the early-stage development of smart farming paradigms. Fountouli’s contributions lie in bridging cutting-edge automation and human-machine interaction with practical agricultural needs, offering a roadmap for integrating autonomous machinery and virtual training environments into real-world farming operations. Her work is particularly notable for its timely synthesis of emerging technologies, providing a foundational reference for researchers and practitioners aiming to enhance productivity and resilience in modern agriculture. Through her research, Fountouli is helping to shape a future where technology not only compensates for labour gaps but also redefines the very nature of agricultural work.