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Shabnam FakhrHosseini is a human-robot interaction researcher whose work bridges social robotics, education technology, and assistive technology for vulnerable populations. Her research spans two compelling domains: making STEAM education accessible and engaging for children, and leveraging social robots to improve quality of life for older adults and individuals with dementia. FakhrHosseini is perhaps best known for her innovative Child-Robot Theater program, an afterschool initiative that integrates social robotics with musical theater to introduce elementary-aged children to STEAM concepts. This flagship work has garnered over 50 citations and inspired a series of related publications exploring informal STEAM education through arts-integrated robotics experiences. Together, her educational robotics papers have accumulated over 75 citations, demonstrating significant influence in the field of informal learning environments. Beyond education, FakhrHosseini has made meaningful contributions to eldercare technology research, investigating how older adults perceive robot companions and how telepresence robots can support dementia caregiving. Her work thoughtfully centers the perspectives of both caregivers and care recipients, reflecting a deeply human-centered research philosophy. For students and researchers interested in designing inclusive, impactful robotic technologies for real-world communities, FakhrHosseini's body of work offers both inspiration and methodological rigor.