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Derek Lomas explores the intersection of human experience and artificial intelligence, focusing on how AI systems can resonate with human emotions to foster wellbeing. His research spans human-computer interaction, social robotics, and the design of emotionally intelligent AI. A key contribution is his work on *resonance as a design strategy*, where he investigates how physical and experiential resonance can enhance interactions with AI and social robots—a concept with 25 citations that bridges engineering and psychology. Lomas also evaluates the alignment of generative AI with human emotions, a timely study with 18 citations that addresses the critical challenge of designing AI for mental health support and caregiving. Earlier in his career, he contributed to NASA’s Automated Rendezvous and Capture System, demonstrating his versatility in both space technology and human-centered AI. His work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, combining rigorous technical development with deep insights into human emotion and connection.