Marina Bonomolo

National Research Council, University of Palermo

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Marina Bonomolo is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and the built environment, whose work redefines how we assess and improve indoor spaces. Her primary research areas encompass humanoid robotics, indoor environmental quality (IEQ) monitoring, and post-occupancy evaluation (POE), with a focus on enhancing human well-being. Bonomolo’s major contribution lies in developing a novel methodological framework that integrates explainable artificial intelligence with social robotics. By deploying a humanoid robot capable of both monitoring environmental parameters—such as temperature, humidity, and air quality—and engaging occupants in dialogue, she enables transparent, user-aware comfort assessments. Her most cited work, “A Humanoid Social Robot Based Approach for Indoor Environment Quality Monitoring and Well-Being Improvement” (2020, 45 citations), demonstrates the practical impact of this approach. A subsequent paper, “Explainable Post-Occupancy Evaluation Using a Humanoid Robot” (2020, 16 citations), further advances the field by proposing a method that makes occupants conscious of their environmental state, fostering informed feedback. Bonomolo’s innovative synthesis of robotics and building science not only bridges a critical gap between automated monitoring and human-centric evaluation but also sets a new standard for intelligent, socially responsive environments. Her work is essential reading for researchers in robotics, smart buildings, and environmental psychology.