Nahal Norouzi

Papers

Total Citations

101

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About

Nahal Norouzi is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot and human-computer interaction, with a particular focus on how social agents—from robots to augmented reality animals—can enhance human well-being. Her work bridges technology and psychology, exploring how virtual and physical companions can provide social, emotional, and cognitive benefits. Her most cited paper, a systematic review of ten years of research on human interaction with social robots (2020, 82 citations), has become a foundational resource for the field, synthesizing key trends and challenges in human-robot interaction. Norouzi has also investigated the potential of augmented reality animals as companions (2019, 14 citations), examining how technology can replicate the therapeutic benefits of human-animal interaction. More recently, she has delved into social priming in virtual humans, showing that observing a virtual human interacting with a pet or robot can positively influence users’ subsequent perceptions and interactions (2022, 5 citations). Her work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from robotics, psychology, and human-computer interaction to design more effective and empathetic social technologies.