Aynur Kirbac

Izmir Kâtip Çelebi University, Portland State University

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Aynur Kirbac is a forward-looking researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, public health, and technology adoption. Her primary research area focuses on the real-world deployment of autonomous systems in crisis contexts, with a particular emphasis on decontamination robots during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kirbac’s major contribution lies in forecasting the adoption and operational integration of these robots into high-traffic public spaces—such as airports, lobbies, and medical facilities—where they perform autonomous or semiautonomous cleaning to reduce viral transmission. Her most cited paper, "Forecasting the Use of Decontamination Robots in the COVID Era" (2022), has garnered 4 citations, establishing a foundational perspective on how robotic solutions can be scaled during health emergencies. A subsequent 2025 paper continues this trajectory, refining adoption models. Kirbac’s work is notable for bridging engineering feasibility with socio-technical implementation, offering practical insights for policymakers and healthcare administrators. Her research not only highlights the immediate utility of robotics in pandemic response but also sets the stage for broader automation in sanitation and public safety, making her a key voice in the evolving dialogue on resilient infrastructure.