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Schahram Dustdar is a leading figure in distributed systems, edge intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT), whose work is shaping the future of collaborative, latency-sensitive computing. His research centers on enabling seamless interaction between humans, robots, and smart devices across complex networks. A key contribution is his pioneering work on **computation offloading in Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)** , where his methods have significantly improved Quality of Experience (QoE) for resource-constrained devices (23 citations). He has also defined the emerging field of **Fog Robotics**, outlining its unique challenges in achieving low-latency, real-world robotic applications (16 citations). Further expanding the boundaries of ambient intelligence, Dustdar has developed **Intent-Aware IoT systems** that enhance collaborative environments by anticipating user needs (8 citations). His editorial leadership on special issues for *Cognitive Computing for Collaborative Robotics* and *Cognitive Robotics on 5G/6G Networks* underscores his role in guiding the convergence of AI, robotics, and next-generation networks. With a career spanning foundational concepts in distributed systems to cutting-edge edge computing, Dustdar’s work is essential reading for anyone exploring the intersection of IoT, robotics, and human-centric computing.