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Dr. Athanasia Zlatintsi is a leading researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics and human-robot interaction (HRI), with a focused mission to enhance the quality of life for the elderly population. Her primary research areas encompass multimodal signal processing, social HRI, and the development of intuitive, natural interfaces for assistive technologies. Dr. Zlatintsi’s most significant contributions center on the design and validation of the "I-Support" robotic platform, an assistive bathing robot that has garnered 74 citations for its innovative approach to a sensitive care task. She has pioneered frameworks for automatic recognition and online validation of both speech and gestures, creating a natural, social interface that allows older adults to command a robot through simple, learned gestures. Her work, which has accumulated over 136 citations, includes the development of comprehensive datasets and tools that enable real-world, socially-aware HRI. By addressing the critical need for user training on gestural commands, Dr. Zlatintsi has advanced the practicality and acceptance of assistive robots, making her a pivotal figure in the push toward dignified, technology-enabled elder care.