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Zahra Dhuliawala is a researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, child-computer interaction, and inclusive robotics. Her work centers on designing collaborative technologies that empower children—particularly neurodivergent and young co-designers—to create and learn together, whether online, in person, or through hybrid setups. In her highly cited 2023 paper, *Designing Together, Miles Apart*, she conducted a longitudinal study of online co-design with children aged 8–12, revealing how sustained, remote participatory design can foster genuine collaboration and creative ownership. This work, with 15 citations, has shaped how researchers approach long-term, child-led design in a post-COVID world. Dhuliawala’s 2025 paper, *Towards Inclusive Co-Creative Child-Robot Interaction*, introduces a novel framework where a social robot scaffolds creativity for neurodivergent elementary school children, enabling them to co-author picture stories. With 7 citations, this contribution is pioneering inclusive child-robot co-creation. Her longitudinal case study on tabletop telepresence robots for hybrid intergenerational design further demonstrates her commitment to accessible, equitable participation. Dhuliawala’s research is notable for its methodological rigor, focus on neurodiversity, and vision of technology as a creative partner for all children.