Tzipi Horowitz‐Kraus
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Dr. Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus is a leading researcher at the intersection of developmental cognitive neuroscience, education, and human-robot interaction. Her work primarily investigates how children learn to read and how technology can support this process, with a particular focus on the neural mechanisms underlying literacy and attention. She is perhaps best known for pioneering the use of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to study the developing brain during reading, and for her innovative work on using adaptive robotic systems to enhance learning. Her highly cited research has demonstrated how storytelling robots, such as the "Robofriend" robotic teddy bear described in her technical report, can dynamically adjust their behavior using reinforcement learning to maintain children's engagement, a contribution that bridges artificial intelligence with early childhood education. With over 50 publications and a growing citation impact, Dr. Horowitz-Kraus has been recognized with awards from the National Institutes of Health and the International Dyslexia Association. Her work not only advances fundamental understanding of reading development but also creates practical, evidence-based tools for supporting children with reading difficulties.
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