Allison Nguyen

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Allison Nguyen investigates the intersection of human-robot interaction and social psychology, with a focus on how telepresence technologies shape communication dynamics. Her research explores the psychological mechanisms underlying remote interactions, particularly examining how physical distance influences conversational fluency and interpersonal attitudes. In her most-cited work, "Psychological distance in mobile telepresence" (2021, 32 citations), Nguyen provides foundational insights into how spatial and temporal gaps affect the quality of mediated communication. Her 2023 study, "Conversational Fluency and Attitudes Towards Robot Pilots in Telepresence Robot-Mediated Interactions," employs a controlled lab experiment using mock interviews to compare in-person and robot-mediated settings, revealing critical differences in conversational negotiation and participant perceptions. This work has significant implications for designing more effective telepresence systems in professional and educational contexts. Nguyen’s contributions are particularly relevant as remote collaboration becomes increasingly prevalent, and her findings help bridge the gap between technological affordances and human social needs. Her research continues to inform the development of more natural and psychologically comfortable robot-mediated interactions, making her a rising voice in the field of human-robot communication.