Negin Baghbanzadeh
Papers
1
Total Citations
15
H-Index
1
About
Negin Baghbanzadeh is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social robotics, human-robot interaction, and assistive technologies for neurodevelopmental disorders. Her primary research focuses on developing fully robotic social environments to teach and practice affective interaction, with a particular emphasis on emotion recognition skills for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Her most cited work, a 2023 pilot study, demonstrates how robotic platforms can address the critical decline in social interactions exacerbated by modern lifestyles and the COVID-19 pandemic, offering structured, repeatable, and non-judgmental social scenarios for ASD therapy. This contribution is notable for its innovative integration of autonomous robots into therapeutic settings, moving beyond teleoperated systems to create scalable interventions. With 15 citations on this flagship paper, Baghbanzadeh's work is gaining traction in the fields of special education and human-robot interaction. Her research not only advances technical frameworks for affective computing but also provides empirical evidence for robot-assisted therapy, positioning her as a rising voice in leveraging technology to bridge social skill gaps for vulnerable populations. Her achievements highlight the transformative potential of robotics in inclusive education and mental health support.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1