JeongAe Heo
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JeongAe Heo is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of food science, sensory technology, and human-robot interaction. Her work focuses on understanding how automation and robotics reshape consumer experiences in the food industry, particularly through the lens of sensory perception and emotional response. In her highly cited 2023 study, Heo conducted a groundbreaking comparison between robot and human baristas, analyzing volatile compound profiles via GC-MS alongside consumer acceptability, sensory attributes, and emotional reactions to brewed coffee. This work, which has garnered over 10 citations, challenges assumptions about technological neutrality in food preparation, revealing nuanced differences in how consumers perceive and emotionally engage with robot-crafted products. By integrating analytical chemistry with psychometric evaluation, Heo provides critical insights for the design of automated food service systems that prioritize both quality and consumer satisfaction. Her research is essential reading for scholars in sensory science, food technology, and human-robot interaction, offering a rigorous framework for evaluating the sensory and emotional dimensions of emerging food technologies.
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