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Sara Shafiee is a leading researcher in engineering informatics, specializing in knowledge-based engineering configurators (KBEC) and user-centered design for automation solutions. Her work focuses on making complex robot-centric automation systems more accessible, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are often priced out by high engineering costs. Shafiee’s major contributions include developing a strategic approach to improve the development of use-oriented KBEC, which addresses the critical challenge of reducing integration and engineering expenses. She has also pioneered methods for creating user-centered front-ends for these configurators, ensuring that non-expert users can effectively interact with sophisticated automation tools. Her research has garnered attention, with her most-cited paper receiving 13 citations and her work on user-centered design earning 10 citations. Notably, Shafiee has identified four independent knowledge domains that enable agile, distributed development of these configurators, a framework that is particularly relevant in the post-COVID-19 era where automation can relieve workers from physically demanding tasks. Her contributions are bridging the gap between advanced engineering systems and practical, user-friendly implementation, making automation more attainable for a broader range of industries.