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Srinivasan Janarthanam is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction and educational technology, with a focus on developing socially intelligent robotic tutors. His work centers on creating empathic robotic systems that can engage with children in collaborative learning environments, particularly for students aged 11-13. As a key contributor to the EMOTE project, Janarthanam pioneered the design of robotic tutors that combine expressive facial capabilities (using the EMYS robot) with gestural communication (using the NAO robot) to enhance pedagogical outcomes. His most influential paper, "Towards dialogue dimensions for a robotic tutor in collaborative learning scenarios" (22 citations), established foundational frameworks for integrating serious games with robotic tutoring. Janarthanam's research demonstrates how stochastic interaction management modules can enable robots to adapt their empathic responses in real-time during map reading and other educational tasks. His work has been recognized through multiple demonstrations and publications that showcase how expressive robots can improve student engagement and learning outcomes. By bridging dialogue systems, social robotics, and technology-enhanced learning, Janarthanam continues to shape the future of personalized, empathic educational technology.