Mohd Najib Ali Mokhtar

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Mohd Najib Ali Mokhtar is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction and affective computing. His primary focus is on enabling more intuitive and effective collaboration between humans and robots by equipping machines with the ability to perceive and respond to human emotional states. His most-cited paper, "Investigation of Human Emotional State in Human-Robot Collaboration" (2014), with 8 citations, addresses a critical challenge: as robots become increasingly present in human environments, they must move beyond simple task execution to understand the emotional feedback their actions generate. This foundational work explores how a robot can interpret a human’s emotional response in real-time, paving the way for safer, more natural, and socially aware robotic assistants. By bridging the gap between technical performance and human experience, Mokhtar’s contributions are essential for advancing collaborative robotics in settings ranging from manufacturing to healthcare. His research highlights a key shift in robotics—from machines that merely follow commands to partners that can read the room.