Bandana Neupane Poudel

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Bandana Neupane Poudel is a nursing scholar whose work bridges the frontiers of artificial intelligence, multicultural care, and human-centered health practice. Her most-cited paper, “Consciousness: Humanoid Robots and Caring in Nursing From Multicultural Perspectives” (2019), has garnered 4 citations and stands as a pioneering exploration of how robotic consciousness might intersect with the deeply human act of nursing across diverse cultural contexts. In this work, Poudel challenges the field to consider not only the technical capabilities of humanoid robots but also the ethical, emotional, and cultural dimensions of care—arguing that true nursing compassion cannot be replicated by machines, yet must inform their design. Her research critically examines the tension between technological efficiency and the irreplaceable value of human presence, particularly in multicultural healthcare settings. By integrating perspectives from nursing science, robotics, and cross-cultural studies, Poudel offers a unique framework for future interdisciplinary dialogue. Her contributions are especially relevant as healthcare increasingly adopts AI, reminding practitioners and developers alike that consciousness, empathy, and cultural sensitivity remain at the heart of meaningful care.