Tomasz Niemiec

University of Lower Silesia, Institute of Psychology, WSB Merito University in Torun

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Tomasz Niemiec is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of developmental psychology and robotics, whose work is reshaping how we diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children. His primary research areas include Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), social robotics, and psychometric assessment tools. Niemiec’s most significant contribution lies in demonstrating that social robots can serve as reliable, objective diagnostic aids for autism in preschool children—a population where traditional methods often fall short. His landmark 2019 paper, "Social robot in diagnosis of autism among preschool children" (18 citations), and its 2022 follow-up (17 citations) propose a groundbreaking interdisciplinary framework that leverages robot-mediated interactions to detect abnormal social behaviors. By combining robotics with psychological measurement, Niemiec addresses a critical methodological gap in autism research. Additionally, his 2023 work on the Polish adaptation of the Godspeed Questionnaire (4 citations) provides a validated tool for assessing user satisfaction in HRI, strengthening the empirical foundation of the field. With a growing citation impact, Niemiec’s research offers a compelling vision for technology-enhanced, early intervention in neurodevelopmental disorders.