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Chandan Datta is a pioneering researcher in socially assistive robotics, with a particular focus on healthcare applications for older adults and human-robot interaction. His work sits at a compelling intersection of robotics engineering, aged care, and human-centered design, making him a significant contributor to one of the most pressing challenges of our time: supporting aging populations through intelligent technology. Datta's most influential work explores how robots can meaningfully improve the lives of elderly individuals in care settings. His landmark 2015 controlled trial examining healthcare robots in aged care facilities — now cited over 100 times — rigorously assessed both the benefits and limitations of deploying robots for entertainment and communication. Complementing this, his randomized cross-over trial on medication adherence (54 citations) demonstrated that robots could genuinely improve clinical safety outcomes for older people managing complex drug regimens. Beyond clinical applications, Datta has made notable contributions to making robots more accessible and programmable. His RoboStudio visual programming environment (50 citations) lowered barriers to robot customization, while his FaceBots project pioneered long-term human-robot relationships through facial recognition and social media integration. Across more than a decade of research, Datta's cumulative body of work — spanning field deployments, system design, and user studies — reflects a sustained commitment to making robotic assistance both technically robust and genuinely human-centered.