Anna Zamansky

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Anna Zamansky is a leading researcher at the intersection of animal-computer interaction (ACI), cybersecurity, and smart agriculture. Her work pioneers the use of technology to improve animal welfare, particularly for dogs, while also addressing critical vulnerabilities in digital farming systems. She developed "K9-Blyzer," an automatic behavior analysis system that tackles the challenging domain of canine movement, enabling more objective diagnosis of anxiety and fear—conditions that are major drivers of dog abandonment and shelter relinquishment. Her 2020 paper on cybersecurity for smart farming (34 citations) highlights the often-overlooked socio-cultural dimensions of food security, arguing that digital optimization must be carefully contextualized to avoid unintended risks. Zamansky’s research on dog-robot interactions (15 citations) further explores how anxiety affects canine movement, offering new pathways for early behavioral intervention. By bridging computer science, veterinary behavior, and agricultural policy, she has established herself as a key voice in humane technology design. Her work not only advances automated animal monitoring but also underscores the ethical imperative of securing our food systems and improving the lives of companion animals.