Tejaswini A. Puranik

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

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Dr. Tejaswini A. Puranik is a leading researcher in human-robot collaboration, with a particular focus on the emerging field of drone interaction. Her work explores the intricate dynamics of fostering seamless, cohesive partnerships between humans and autonomous aerial systems. Her most-cited paper, "Study on Harmonizing Human-Robot (Drone) Collaboration" (2024, 27 citations), provides a foundational framework for identifying the critical factors that enable effective teamwork in shared environments. By shifting the focus from simple control to genuine collaboration, Dr. Puranik’s research addresses key challenges in trust, communication, and task allocation between human operators and drones. Her contributions are vital for advancing applications in search and rescue, logistics, and environmental monitoring, where intuitive human-drone teams can outperform either working alone. With her work already garnering attention, Dr. Puranik is establishing herself as a key voice in shaping how humans and robots will work side-by-side in the near future.