Nur Farah Farhana Jamil

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Dr. Nur Farah Farhana Jamil is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI) and special education, with a primary focus on robot-assisted learning for children with autism spectrum disorder. Her most-cited work, "Robot-assisted learning for communication-care in autism intervention" (2015, 26 citations), addresses a critical gap in the field: while robots had been studied in clinical and experimental settings, their integration into educational environments remained underexplored. Dr. Jamil’s research demonstrated how socially assistive robots can facilitate communication and social skill development in children with autism, bridging the divide between therapeutic interventions and classroom learning. By designing interactive, robot-mediated activities that encourage verbal and non-verbal exchanges, she has contributed foundational insights into how technology can support inclusive education. Her work has influenced subsequent studies on adaptive HRI systems and has been cited by researchers developing robot curricula for neurodiverse learners. Dr. Jamil’s contributions highlight the transformative potential of robotics in special education, positioning her as a key voice in the growing movement toward technology-enhanced, child-centered interventions.