Shuyue Zhang

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Shuyue Zhang is a rising scholar in human-robot interaction and social robotics, whose work explores the psychological and behavioral dynamics between humans and artificial agents. Her research centers on how emotional expressions—particularly gratitude—from robots can shape human prosocial behavior, a novel intersection of affective computing, social psychology, and human-machine ethics. In her most-cited paper, "Gratitude to robot promotes prosocial behavior" (2025), Zhang demonstrates that when robots express gratitude, human participants are significantly more likely to engage in helpful actions toward others, including the robot itself. This finding challenges traditional views of reciprocity and opens new pathways for designing socially intelligent machines that foster cooperation and trust. Though early in her career, Zhang’s work has already garnered attention for its implications in education, healthcare, and collaborative work environments. Her contributions are particularly notable for bridging theoretical frameworks from social science with practical engineering design, offering a human-centered perspective on the future of AI. As the field of human-robot interaction rapidly evolves, Zhang’s research stands out for its empirical rigor and its potential to reshape how we understand emotional bonds with non-human entities.