Eun Jin Paek

University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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Eun Jin Paek is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and assistive technology, with a primary focus on developing conversational agents for vulnerable populations. Her most impactful work addresses the critical challenge of repetitive questioning in persons with dementia (PwDs), a behavior that places significant strain on caregivers. In her highly cited 2022 study, Paek pioneered an adaptive dialogue strategy for social robots that intelligently responds to PwDs' repetitive queries, offering a scalable solution to reduce caregiver burden while maintaining patient dignity. This work has garnered 6 citations and represents a breakthrough in applying robotic empathy to clinical care. Paek further advanced the field through her 2021 demonstration of a multiskilled communication platform that integrates natural language processing with contextual image analysis, enabling robots to understand and respond to complex human requests. Her research uniquely bridges machine learning, linguistics, and geriatric care, establishing her as a key innovator in socially assistive robotics. By combining technical rigor with deep clinical insight, Paek's contributions are shaping the future of robotic companions for aging populations.