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Effransia Tzagkaraki is a researcher dedicated to integrating technology and hands-on learning into primary education, with a primary focus on educational robotics and physical computing. Her most-cited work, "Exploring the Use of Educational Robotics in Primary School and Its Possible Place in the Curricula" (2021), with 92 citations, critically examines how robotics can be systematically embedded into early childhood curricula, offering educators a practical framework for fostering computational thinking and problem-solving skills. She further advances this mission through her recent experimental study on teaching electricity with project-based learning and the BBC Micro:bit board (2024), demonstrating how physical computing can make abstract science concepts tangible and engaging for young learners. By bridging the gap between theoretical pedagogy and classroom practice, Tzagkaraki’s contributions provide actionable insights for curriculum designers and teachers, highlighting the transformative potential of low-cost, accessible technologies. Her work is particularly notable for its emphasis on equity and inclusion, ensuring that all students, regardless of background, can benefit from early exposure to STEM and digital literacy.