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Ankur Chattopadhyay is a researcher whose work sits at the compelling intersection of robotics, cybersecurity, and computing education, with a particular focus on making these fields accessible and ethically grounded. His most-cited work, "Assessing the Alignment of Social Robots with Trustworthy AI Design Guidelines" (2021, 10 citations), examines how social robots measure up against emerging institutional frameworks for ethical and trustworthy AI — a timely contribution as intelligent consumer products become increasingly prevalent in everyday life. Chattopadhyay has also made meaningful strides in K-12 and undergraduate computing education, designing innovative lesson plans that harness humanoid robots like NAO and Cozmo to teach secure coding, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity fundamentals in engaging, hands-on ways. Notably, his collaboration with Microsoft DigiSpark at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay reflects a commitment to diversity in computing, specifically targeting K-12 female students through experiential robotics workshops. Across his body of work, Chattopadhyay consistently bridges theoretical AI ethics with practical educational outreach, positioning him as a valuable voice in responsible technology design and inclusive STEM education.