Kaido Kikkas

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Kaido Kikkas is a leading Estonian researcher whose work bridges cybersecurity education and the innovative use of telepresence robots in higher education. His major contributions center on two fronts: first, he has systematically explored how telepresence robots can maintain social presence and pedagogical continuity when physical distance is required, as demonstrated in his pilot study on keeping distance with such robots (11 citations). Second, he has advanced the understanding of telepresence robots’ current state in higher education through a comprehensive review (13 citations), establishing foundational knowledge for educators and technologists. In cybersecurity, Kikkas has contributed to training young talents, drawing on Estonia’s renowned digital society as a model (2 citations). His work is notable for its practical, interdisciplinary approach—combining computer science, psychology, and education—and for addressing real-world challenges like remote learning and cyber defense capacity building. With a growing citation impact, Kikkas’s research is shaping how institutions integrate emerging technologies and develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.