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Roya Salehzadeh is an emerging robotics and human-robot interaction researcher whose work spans manufacturing automation, law enforcement applications, and human-centered robot design. With a growing body of publications accumulating over 50 citations, her research addresses some of the most pressing challenges in deploying robots in complex, real-world environments. Her most influential contribution, "Purposeful Communication in Human–Robot Collaboration" (2022, 25 citations), offers a comprehensive review of communication strategies in manufacturing settings, tackling the critical challenge of shared understanding between humans and robots. Salehzadeh has also pioneered the investigation of robots in law enforcement contexts — a notably underexplored domain — examining trust dynamics, public perception, privacy, safety, and ethical considerations surrounding teleoperated communication robots used by police officers. This thread of work reflects a distinctive commitment to protecting first responders while maintaining ethical accountability. Beyond social robotics, her background in mechanical systems is evident in her work on piezoelectric vibration control for rotating structures. More recently, she has explored brain-computer interface methods to assess user responses to expressive robot behaviors, signaling an exciting expansion into neurologically-informed HRI design. Salehzadeh's interdisciplinary approach makes her a distinctive voice at the intersection of robotics, safety, and human factors.