Shahbano Farooq

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Shahbano Farooq is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction and end-user development, with a particular focus on visual programming paradigms. Her most-cited work, "Characterizing Visual Programming Approaches for End-User Developers: A Systematic Review" (2021, 66 citations), provides a comprehensive analysis of evidence-based visual programming techniques across robotics, IoT, and education domains. This seminal review fills a critical gap in the literature by systematically synthesizing recent approaches that empower non-professional programmers. Farooq's research has been instrumental in understanding how visual programming can lower barriers to technology creation, making complex systems more accessible to diverse users. Her work demonstrates significant impact, with her systematic review serving as a foundational reference for researchers exploring end-user development tools. By bridging the gap between technical complexity and usability, Farooq has contributed to advancing inclusive design in programming environments, influencing both academic research and practical applications in educational technology and IoT development. Her contributions continue to shape how we think about democratizing programming for non-experts.