Profiles

Since August 2018 Kerstin Dautenhahn has been Canada 150 Research Chair in Intelligent Robotics at University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. She has a joint appointment in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Systems Design Engineering and is cross-appointed with the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science at University of Waterloo. She is Visiting Professor at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. At Waterloo, she is director of the Social and Intelligent Robotics Research Laboratory (SIRRL). The main areas of her research are Human-Robot Interaction, Social Robotics, Assistive Technology and Artificial Life.

Chrystopher Nehaniv is a Mathematician, Computer Scientist, Complex Adaptive Systems Researcher, and, since August 2018, Full Professor in the Departments of Systems Design Engineering and of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.

Moojan Ghafurian is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Prior to joining SYDE, she was a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (2020-2023) and the Inaugural Wes Graham postdoctoral fellow at the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science (2018-2020) at the University of Waterloo. She got her PhD from the Pennsylvania State University in 2017, and her research interests and background are in human-computer/robot interaction, social robotics, affective computing, and cognitive science. Her research explores computational models of how humans interact with computers to inform user-centered design of socially and emotionally intelligent technologies in multiple domains, especially in healthcare and for supporting older adults, persons with dementia, and caregivers.

I am a postdoctoral fellow in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. I'm interested in applying intelligent assistive technologies to health issues.

I am a postdoctoral researcher in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. My research focusses on improving the user experience during human-robot interaction working on a project that uses a social robot to support care for children with amblyopia. During my PhD at the FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg in Germany, I worked on changes in trust when training a robot and using cognitive models to study embodiment of robotic limbs.

I am a PhD candidate in Systems Design Engineering Department. In my research I am borrowing from dramaturgy to design social robotic systems that can be used for fostering anti-bullying peer-support between children. I am also a Student Researcher at Robotics, Google Brian. 

My research focuses on the creation of visual capabilities for robotic platforms. Previously I have investigated anthropomorphic visual systems. Currently, I am exploring cognitive architectures that could enable robotic platforms with making memory informed vision-dominant decisions.

I am a PhD student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. My research focuses on enhancing socially intelligent agents by making them more empathic, sensitive and interactive. I am interested in creating robots that can assist individuals with their mental health, through dialogue, understanding, and companionship.

I am currently pursuing my PhD in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. My primary research focus lies in utilizing robots to assist children facing various challenges, such as autism or domestic issues.

I am a research assistant in Electrical and Computer Engineering. My research focuses on using robots as assistive tools for children with special needs.

I graduated with a MASc degree specializing in Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. My research involved developing Mirrly, a novel humanoid robot, and conducting a study focused on compliance during recurrent tasks. I am currently a Research Associate at the Socially Intelligent Robotics Research Lab (SIRRL) focusing on using Mirrly for a clinical study.

I am a Research Associate specializing in Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. I hope to bring some new insights to the world of Social and Intelligent Robotics. I am particularly excited about the recent advancements in AI that will help us attain these Social objectives more and more autonomously.

I am a recent Mechatronics graduate from Ain Shams University in Egypt. With a passion for robotics, humanoids, and human-robot interactions, I have embarked on a new academic journey by joining the Spring 2023 semester for a Master of Applied Science (MASc) program.

My primary goal is to develop safe and secure robots capable of interacting with humans in diverse scenarios. I'm particularly interested in creating methods that enhance robot intelligence, with a focus on reinforcement learning and large language models. I'm driven by the potential of robotics to improve human life and push the boundaries of technology. You can find out more about my projects on my website.

I am an MASc student in the ECE department with focus in Pattern Analysis & Machine Intelligence. My research focuses on developing interactive, human-centered systems using social robots and large language models. Currently, I'm working on a project that leverages the Furhat robot to help optometry students enhance their communication skills through simulated patient interactions. 

I am an MASc student in the ECE department. I hope to leverage my hardware background and passion for user-centered design to contribute to the field of social robotics. My project focuses on using a social robot to support care for children with amblyopia. Please visit my personal website for more information.

I am a Mechatronics Engineering student passionate about designing and building robots. At SIRRL, I will be working on a project using Furhat robots as a communication tool to help optometry students enhance their interpersonal skills with patients.

I am a Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. I completed my M.Sc. in Computer Science at Lakehead University, where my research focused on AI, Robotics, and Tactile Perception. My current research interests include AI, Robotics, and Human-Robot Teaching, with an emphasis on developing intelligent and adaptive robotic systems that can learn from and collaborate effectively with humans.

I am a Computer Engineering student and a Chinese international student, passionate about exploring the code logic behind how robots work and how software communicates with hardware. At SIRRL, I will be working on a project using Furhat robots to enhance communication skills.