Lamia Elloumi

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

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Lamia Elloumi is a leading researcher at the intersection of social robotics and primary mathematics education. Her work focuses on designing and deploying social robot math tutors that can build sustainable, long-term relationships with children. In her highly cited 2023 paper (20 citations), she introduced novel design specifications for intertwining a robot’s social behaviors with math tasks, ensuring that children benefit from social interaction rather than being distracted by it. This foundational work addresses a critical challenge in educational robotics. Elloumi’s 2024 study (8 citations) broke new ground by investigating how to sustain child-robot relationships after a nine-month break—a realistic scenario for school settings. With a large-scale user study involving 113 children, she demonstrated practical strategies for maintaining engagement and learning continuity. Her earlier 2022 work (5 citations) explored the specific requirements and opportunities for social robots in primary math education, particularly in the wake of COVID-19 disruptions. Elloumi’s research is vital for creating effective, long-term robotic learning companions that support both students and overburdened teachers.