Maya Dimitrova
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Kyushu Institute of Technology
Papers
20
Total Citations
177
H-Index
8
About
Maya Dimitrova is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, human-computer interaction, and special education, with a particular focus on developing technological solutions for children with autism and other special educational needs. Her most influential work explores how interactive and humanoid robots can be designed to support social skill development, therapeutic intervention, and inclusive learning environments. Dimitrova's early contributions established the groundbreaking use of multi-robot systems to train collaborative behaviors in autistic children, employing behavioral scenarios such as imitation, enhancement, and counteraction — work that has garnered over 23 citations and shaped subsequent research in assistive robotics. She further advanced the field by investigating the psychological complexity required in humanoid robot design and examining how Gestalt processing principles can be leveraged in robot-enhanced autism education. Beyond robotics, Dimitrova has expanded into Brain-Computer Interface technology, applying EEG-based tools to assess emotional and cognitive development in children with special needs. Her more recent contributions include developing cognitive architectures for inclusive education and editing frontier scholarship on assistive robotics. With a cumulative body of work exceeding 130 citations, Dimitrova's research meaningfully bridges engineering innovation and educational accessibility.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Designing Humanoid Robots with Novel Roles and Social Abilities22 citations · 2015
- 3Multi-robot engagement in special education: A preliminary study in autism22 citations · 2018
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- 5Learner Attitudes Towards Humanoid Robot Tutoring Systems13 citations · 2019
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- 9Robotic Technology for Inclusive Education7 citations · 2020
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