Shijiang Zuo

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Dr. Shijiang Zuo is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and social psychology, whose work explores how emotional bonds with artificial agents shape human behavior. In his most-cited study, "Gratitude to robot promotes prosocial behavior" (2025, 3 citations), Zuo demonstrates that humans can develop genuine feelings of gratitude toward robots, which in turn increases their willingness to help others—a finding with profound implications for designing empathetic AI systems. This research challenges traditional views of human-machine relationships, suggesting that robots can serve as catalysts for positive social outcomes. Zuo’s contributions extend to understanding the psychological mechanisms underlying these interactions, bridging gaps between social cognition and robotics. Though early in his career, his work has already garnered attention for its novel approach to studying gratitude as a social emotion in non-human contexts. By revealing how robots can foster prosocial tendencies, Zuo is laying the groundwork for more harmonious human-AI coexistence, making his research essential reading for scholars in human-robot interaction, social robotics, and applied psychology.