Yasmin Chowdhury

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Yasmin Chowdhury investigates the intersection of human-robot interaction and educational technology, with a focus on how telepresence systems can bridge social and physical gaps in learning environments. Her work explores the psychological and social dimensions of remote presence, particularly for K-12 students who must remain absent from the classroom. In her highly cited 2018 study, Chowdhury demonstrated that personalizing the appearance of telepresence robots significantly improves students' sense of connection and self-perception, offering a pathway to more inclusive education. Her 2021 research on psychological distance in mobile telepresence further unpacks how design choices affect users' feelings of proximity and engagement. With over 68 citations across her most prominent papers, Chowdhury's contributions are shaping how educators and technologists think about embodied remote learning. Her findings have practical implications for reducing student isolation and fostering social belonging, making her a key voice in the growing field of socially assistive robotics.