Han Du

German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence

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Dr. Han Du is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot collaboration and explainable artificial intelligence (XAI). Her work addresses two critical challenges in modern manufacturing and AI deployment: how to safely integrate intelligent robots into human-centered workspaces, and how to make AI systems transparent and trustworthy for their users. In her highly cited 2018 paper, "Intelligent Distributed Human Motion Simulation in Human-Robot Collaboration Environments" (11 citations), Dr. Du pioneered simulation frameworks for modeling human motion in hybrid teams, enabling safer and more efficient collaboration between workers, robots, and assistance systems. She further advanced the field of XAI with her 2022 work, "XAINES: Explaining AI with Narratives" (10 citations), which introduced novel narrative-based techniques to help users understand the reasoning behind AI decisions. By combining rigorous simulation methods with accessible explanation strategies, Dr. Du has made foundational contributions that bridge technical AI performance with human-centered design. Her research continues to shape how intelligent systems are deployed in real-world environments, ensuring they are both effective and understandable.