Rabeya Jamshad

University of California San Diego, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Rabeya Jamshad is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on designing robots that enhance teamwork in high-stakes, time-critical environments such as emergency departments and firefighting. Her work addresses a critical gap: while robots are increasingly entering hospitals and action teams, they risk exacerbating human errors if not designed to manage interruptions and support coordination. Her most-cited paper, "Robot, Uninterrupted" (2023, 16 citations), reveals that healthcare workers face interruptions every six minutes, and argues robots must mitigate—not add to—this cognitive load. In "Human-Robot Action Teams" (2024, 9 citations) and "Taking Initiative in Human-Robot Action Teams" (2024, 7 citations), she demonstrates how proactive robot behaviors can reduce operational failures in safety-critical contexts. Notably, her earlier pilot study on a robotic crib mobile for early detection of cerebral palsy (2019, 5 citations) shows her commitment to translating robotics into real-world impact, from developmental disorders to emergency care. With a growing citation record and a focus on augmenting human teams rather than disrupting them, Jamshad is shaping a future where robots are trusted, intuitive partners in saving lives.