Nadia Magneat Thalmann

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Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann is a pioneering figure in computer graphics, virtual humans, and social robotics. Her research has fundamentally shaped how we design and interact with lifelike digital characters, blending technical innovation with deep insights into human perception. A landmark contribution is her experimental study on the uncanny valley for interactive social agents, which rigorously tested how users respond to near-human virtual and robotic characters. This work, amassing 19 citations, provides critical guidelines for creating believable yet comfortable artificial beings. Beyond this, she has developed groundbreaking techniques for real-time facial animation, virtual fashion, and medical simulation, earning her over 20,000 citations across her career. A trailblazer for women in computing, she founded MIRALab at the University of Geneva and has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Eurographics Distinguished Career Award. Her legacy continues to inspire researchers in human-computer interaction, animation, and AI.