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Ignas Plauska is a researcher specializing in educational robotics, Internet of Things (IoT)-supported learning, and visual programming environments, with a particular focus on making complex technical domains accessible to students through innovative pedagogical approaches. His work sits at the intersection of technology and education, exploring how robots can serve as tangible, interactive learning tools that enhance student engagement and foster collaborative, project-based learning. Plauska's most influential contribution, "Educational Robots for Internet-of-Things Supported Collaborative Learning" (2014, 29 citations), established a foundational framework for integrating IoT technologies into robot-assisted education. Building on this, his 2017 paper on project-based teaching (25 citations) drew on Norman's theory of action to demonstrate how robots can function as smart, mobile learning objects that provide immersive, real-time feedback to learners. His research also addresses the technical underpinnings of robotics education, including the design of visual programming languages that lower barriers to entry for novice programmers and the development of domain ontologies to systematically represent the multifaceted knowledge required for robot programming. Through his body of work, Plauska has made meaningful contributions to STEM education methodology, helping educators leverage emerging technologies to create richer, more engaging learning experiences for students across disciplines.