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Moataz Eltoukhy is an educational technology researcher whose work centers on computational thinking (CT), elementary education, and robotics-based learning. His most significant contribution lies in bridging the gap between abstract computational concepts and real-world application for young learners, demonstrating that CT skills extend beyond programming into everyday reasoning and problem-solving contexts. Eltoukhy's most influential work, "Assessing Elementary Students' Computational Thinking in Everyday Reasoning and Robotics Programming" (2017), has accumulated over 400 citations, establishing him as a notable voice in K-12 CT education. This research, alongside his 2020 follow-up study, involved the development of a humanoid robotics curriculum paired with a computerized assessment instrument — a practical contribution that has given educators tangible tools for measuring and fostering CT in elementary classrooms. His 2018 work further explores how students interpret and navigate multiple representations within robotics programming environments, adding nuance to our understanding of how young learners engage with complex computational systems. Collectively, Eltoukhy's research offers educators and curriculum designers evidence-based frameworks for integrating computational thinking meaningfully into early education, making him a valuable reference for researchers working at the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and elementary learning.