Emilia Nobrega

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Emilia Nobrega is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, educational technology, and natural language processing. Her work focuses on designing socially intelligent robots that can serve as learning companions, particularly in STEM education. In her most-cited paper, "Dyadic Stance in Natural Language Communication with a Teachable Robot" (2018), Nobrega explores how a robot acting as a teachable agent can foster student engagement and comfort through natural dialogue. This study, which has garnered 4 citations, demonstrates her early contributions to understanding the nuanced dynamics of human-robot communication in educational settings. By examining how stance and conversational cues affect learning interactions, Nobrega’s research lays groundwork for developing more adaptive and responsive robotic tutors. Her work is notable for bridging computational linguistics with pedagogical design, aiming to create robots that not only instruct but also build rapport with learners. As a rising voice in the field, Nobrega’s investigations into dyadic interaction promise to shape future personalized learning technologies that are both effective and emotionally attuned.