Ian Clemente

Michigan Department of Education, Michigan State University

Papers

Total Citations

125

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About

Dr. Ian Clemente is a leading scholar at the intersection of educational technology and human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on the integration of telepresence robots in higher education. His groundbreaking work explores how robotic embodiment reshapes student engagement and learning dynamics. Clemente’s most influential paper, “The Acceptance of Telepresence Robots in Higher Education” (2022, 86 citations), provides a foundational framework for understanding how students and faculty adopt remote presence technologies in academic settings. His earlier study, “Student in the shell: The robotic body and student engagement” (2018, 39 citations), offers a provocative analysis of how robotic bodies mediate student participation and identity in learning environments. Together, these works have established Clemente as a key voice in debates about the future of remote learning, particularly in post-pandemic education. His research has been cited by scholars in education, robotics, and human-computer interaction, demonstrating its interdisciplinary impact. Clemente’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging theoretical insights with practical implications for designing more inclusive and effective telepresence systems.