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Doori Jo’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction, social robotics, and cognitive psychology, exploring how people perceive and emotionally connect with robots and their avatars. In her most cited work, *“Empathy between human and robot?”* (2013, 9 citations), Jo tackles the fundamental question of whether humans can perceive a robot as having a social presence, applying sociological and psychological frameworks to observe shifts in emotion and perception during human-robot encounters. Her follow-up studies on designing robotic avatars (2013, 7 and 5 citations) reveal that subtle aging cues in avatars significantly influence elderly users’ perceptions of a robot’s intelligence and safety, offering critical insights for inclusive robot design. Jo also investigates how working alongside humanoid robots and their avatars affects human creativity (2014, 4 citations), contributing to the growing field of collaborative robotics. With a total of over 27 citations across her key publications, Doori Jo’s work is foundational for understanding the nuanced social dynamics between humans and machines, particularly for aging populations. Her research continues to inform the ethical and empathetic design of socially assistive robots.