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Marleen Huysman is a leading scholar in the study of how advanced technologies—particularly robotics and artificial intelligence—transform work practices. Her research centers on the sociomateriality of technology, exploring how digital tools reshape coordination, embodiment, and professional expertise in high-stakes environments. Huysman’s most influential work examines the introduction of the Da Vinci surgical robot, revealing how robotic systems fundamentally alter surgeons’ sensory and bodily engagement with patients. Her landmark paper, “Losing Touch: An Embodiment Perspective on Coordination in Robotic Surgery” (2020), has garnered 111 citations and demonstrates how new technologies disrupt the embodied, situated nature of teamwork. Through a 25-month field study, she traced how the robot’s mediation of touch and vision transforms surgical practice—a contribution that has reshaped understanding of coordination in technology-rich settings. Huysman also leads the AI@Work research group, which studies algorithmic technologies in real-world contexts. Her work bridges information systems and organizational studies, offering critical insights into how digital tools change professional work. With a career dedicated to revealing the hidden consequences of technological change, Huysman is a vital voice for understanding the future of work.