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Stratos Arampatzis is a leading researcher in social robotics and human-robot interaction, with a focus on developing intelligent systems that promote social inclusion. His work centers on integrating robotics architectures with variable structure control systems, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2016 and 2017 papers on the RAPP (Robotic Applications for Delivering Smart Services) paradigm, each garnering 35 citations. These contributions established foundational frameworks for adaptive robot control in real-world assistive contexts. More recently, Arampatzis has pioneered the study of emotional dynamics in human-robot proxemics, exploring how robot-elicited emotions influence human perceptions of spatial distance. His 2024 study on emotion-based path planning represents a novel intersection of affective computing and navigation, with implications for more socially aware autonomous systems. Through his work, Arampatzis continues to advance the field by bridging technical control systems with the nuanced social and emotional dimensions of human-robot interaction, making him a key figure in the development of empathetic, inclusive robotic technologies.