Sharifah Sakinah Syed Ahmad

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Sharifah Sakinah Syed Ahmad is a leading researcher at the intersection of STEM education and robotics, whose work is shaping how 21st-century skills are cultivated in the classroom. Her most cited paper, "Robotics Competition-based Learning for 21st Century STEM Education" (2019, 13 citations), introduces the Robotics Competition-based Learning (R-CBL) framework, a pioneering model that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on, competitive robotics challenges. This contribution highlights the critical connections between STEM disciplines, moving beyond siloed instruction to foster collaborative problem-solving, creativity, and technical literacy. By designing learning environments that mirror real-world engineering competitions, Syed Ahmad’s work provides a practical pathway for educators to engage students in authentic, interdisciplinary problem-solving. Her research is particularly notable for its focus on the Malaysian educational context, offering scalable insights for global STEM pedagogy. With a growing citation footprint, Syed Ahmad is establishing herself as a key voice in modern educational technology, demonstrating how robotics can serve as a catalyst for deeper learning and innovation in the digital age.