Kuen Fung Sin
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103
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About
Kuen Fung Sin is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of educational robotics, special education, and human-robot interaction. Their work centers on leveraging humanoid robots to transform language learning and social development, particularly for students with diverse needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and dyslexia. Sin’s most impactful contribution is the application of self-determination theory to robot-empowered language learning, as demonstrated in their highly cited 2024 study (32 citations), which shows how humanoid robots can enhance student engagement and autonomy. Their 2025 comparative study on multi-modal robots (23 citations) further explores how different robot designs affect learning engagement. Sin has also conducted rigorous clinical research, including a randomized controlled trial (17 citations) proving robotic intervention improves social participation in children with ASD. Beyond individual outcomes, Sin investigates systemic change, examining how cross-school professional learning communities can build socially just schools through robot-based pedagogies. With a growing citation record and studies spanning from controlled trials to qualitative case studies, Sin is establishing themselves as a leading voice in inclusive, technology-driven education, demonstrating that robots can be powerful allies in addressing learning diversity and promoting equity.
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- 8A Robot-Assisted Scenario Training for Students with ASD3 citations · 2024
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