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Hala Khodr is a robotics researcher whose work spans modular self-reconfigurable robots, human-robot interaction, and rehabilitation technology. Her key contributions lie at the intersection of swarm robotics, haptic feedback, and tangible educational interfaces. In her most cited work, she developed an optimal planning framework for deploying self-reconfigurable modular robots, addressing the high-dimensional challenge of self-reconfiguration with search-based solutions (20 citations). Khodr has also pioneered gamified rehabilitation approaches, creating tangible robot-assisted games that detect compensatory motions and provide informative feedback for post-stroke patients (10 citations). Her innovative use of virtual reality and tangible robots to let users experience human-swarm interaction firsthand demonstrates her commitment to making complex robotics concepts accessible (8 citations). Additionally, she has explored robot-mediated haptic collaboration for learning linear functions (7 citations) and designed multiplayer haptic games to enhance social interaction in therapy (5 citations). Her work on the Modulo Cellulo platform—modular versatile tangible educational robots—further showcases her dedication to creating adaptable, engaging learning tools. With over 50 total citations, Khodr’s research continues to shape how robots can assist in education, rehabilitation, and human-swarm interaction.