Maura Soekijad
Papers
1
Total Citations
3
H-Index
1
About
Maura Soekijad is a leading scholar at the intersection of organization studies, technology, and work practices. Her research explores how professionals collaborate with and relate to emerging technologies, particularly robots, in real-world settings. Rather than focusing on anthropomorphism or psychological frameworks, Soekijad advances a practice-based perspective that foregrounds the contextual and emergent nature of human-robot relations. Her most-cited work, "Do Robots Have to be Human-Like?" (2025, 3 citations), draws on 17 qualitative case studies to challenge dominant assumptions in human-robot interaction, arguing that effective collaboration does not require robots to mimic human traits. This contribution has reshaped debates in organizational behavior and technology design. Soekijad’s impact extends beyond citations; she is recognized for bridging theoretical insights with empirical fieldwork, influencing how scholars and practitioners think about technology adoption in workplaces. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the sociology of technology, collaborative work, and the future of human-machine teams.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1