Elaheh Shahmir Shourmasti

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Elaheh Shahmir Shourmasti is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction and social robotics, with a primary focus on user experience (UX) and human-robot interaction (HRI). Her most cited work, "User Experience in Social Robots" (2021, 45 citations), provides a foundational framework for understanding how people perceive and accept robots in everyday settings, from healthcare to education. Shourmasti’s key contribution lies in identifying the critical factors—such as trust, emotional engagement, and usability—that determine whether users embrace social robots as companions or tools. By bridging UX design principles with robotics, she has helped shift the field from purely technical development toward user-centered design. Her research emphasizes that for robots to be truly integrated into homes, schools, and hospitals, they must offer intuitive, emotionally resonant interactions. With her work cited by scholars in both engineering and social sciences, Shourmasti is shaping how next-generation robots are built to be not just functional, but genuinely accepted by the people they serve.