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Rosmarijn Looije is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on designing social robots that can engage children over extended periods. Her work centers on the development of robotic systems for long-term child-robot interaction, particularly in educational and therapeutic contexts. Looije’s major contribution lies in demonstrating how multi-activity switching can sustain young users’ engagement with social robots, a critical challenge for real-world deployment. Her most-cited paper, "Towards Long-Term Social Child-Robot Interaction: Using Multi-Activity Switching to Engage Young Users" (2015), has garnered over 100 citations, underscoring its influence in the field. This work has paved the way for robots that support learning and behavior change in children, addressing issues like motivation and sustained attention. Looije’s research is notable for its practical applications, including robots that assist with health-related goals and educational tasks. Her achievements highlight the potential of social robots to become trusted companions in children’s daily lives, making her a key figure in advancing child-robot interaction research.