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Gilles Albeaino is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and construction safety, whose work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of how autonomous systems integrate into modern jobsite environments. His research focuses primarily on Human-Drone Interaction (HDI), Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC), and occupational safety and health in construction — areas that are rapidly gaining urgency as aerial and ground robots become standard fixtures on construction sites worldwide. Albeaino's most influential contributions examine the psychophysiological and cognitive effects of working alongside drones and robots. His investigations into proxemics — how physical proximity to robots influences worker stress, attention, and safety — have drawn significant scholarly attention, with his top papers accumulating nearly 80 citations collectively since 2022. Notably, his use of virtual reality methodologies to study four-legged robot collaboration safety demonstrates methodological innovation, while his work on attentional and cognitive workload impacts reveals the hidden human costs of automation. Beyond empirical research, Albeaino has contributed to workforce development, designing interdisciplinary construction management courses centered on drone safety engineering. His research roadmap for drone deployment limitations further positions him as a strategic voice guiding the field's future direction, making his scholarship essential reading for researchers, safety professionals, and construction technologists alike.