Chrystalla Mouza

University of Delaware, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Chrystalla Mouza is a leading researcher at the intersection of computer science education, cybersecurity, and human-robot interaction. Her work focuses on developing innovative, accessible approaches to computing education, particularly for young learners and underrepresented groups. Mouza’s major contributions include pioneering the use of social robots as educational tools for teaching foundational cybersecurity concepts to children, addressing the critical gap in early-age cybersecurity awareness. Her 2021 study on storytelling-based cybersecurity education with social robots (10 citations) demonstrates how narrative-driven, interactive methods can make complex security topics engaging and comprehensible for young students. She has also explored unconventional pathways into computing, such as using music to inspire interest in students lacking prior music education (2023), broadening participation beyond traditional hooks like video games and robotics. Her work on social robot-mediated cybersecurity education (2020, 6 citations) showcases the potential of human-robot interactions in classroom settings. Mouza’s research is notable for its practical, interdisciplinary approach—combining education, computer science, and robotics—to create inclusive learning experiences. Her contributions are shaping how cybersecurity and computing are taught to the next generation, making her a key figure in modern CS education research.