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Nikolaos Drakatos is a rising voice in the intersection of educational technology and cognitive neuroscience, whose work demonstrates how robotics can reshape learning for all students. His research centers on three key areas: STEM/STEAM education, the development of executive functions, and the application of robotics in special education. Drakatos’s most cited paper, “The perspective of STEM education through the usage of Robotics” (2023, 9 citations), establishes educational robotics as a transformative tool for teaching coding, engineering, and computational thinking. He extends this foundation with a groundbreaking 2024 study (6 citations) examining how robotics-based STEAM education impacts executive function in both typical and ADHD students, revealing that hands-on robotics can enhance cognitive skills like critical reasoning and self-regulation. His work on “hot” and “cool” executive functions (2023, 3 citations) further explores how robotics interventions can support neurocognitive development in special education contexts. Drakatos also contributes to teacher preparation, investigating how prospective educators can effectively integrate robotics into their classrooms. By bridging robotics, cognitive development, and inclusive education, Drakatos is helping to define a new paradigm where technology serves not just academic learning but also the cognitive and emotional growth of diverse learners.