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Chun Fui Liew is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of aerial robotics and human-robot interaction (HRI). His key contributions lie in designing and evaluating social aerial robots, with a particular focus on how factors like noise and appearance influence user acceptance. In his highly cited 2017 survey, "Recent Developments in Aerial Robotics," Liew provided a comprehensive overview of UAV research trends, earning 68 citations and establishing a foundational reference for the field. His pioneering work on social aerial robots, notably comparing quadrotors and blimps in terms of noise and appearance (16 and 12 citations), challenged the purely functional design of drones, advocating for user-centered design in HRI. Liew also contributed to facial expression recognition (FER) for natural human-robot interaction, comparing feature spaces and classification methods (12 citations). His practical engineering skills are evident in the design of a compact hexacopter with a gimballed lidar and powerful onboard computer, demonstrating his ability to build custom research platforms. Through his surveys and design-focused studies, Liew has shaped the conversation around companion UAVs, highlighting their potential to assist in daily life and address social loneliness.