Shikha Prashad

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Shikha Prashad is a pioneering researcher in educational robotics and human-robot interaction, best known for her foundational work on integrating personal robots into computer science education. Her most-cited paper, “Designing Personal Robots for Education: Hardware, Software, and Curriculum” (2008, 70 citations), emerged from a landmark collaboration between Georgia Tech and Bryn Mawr College. In this work, Prashad and her colleagues demonstrated how personal robots could serve as both motivational tools and primary programming platforms for introductory computer science curricula, effectively reshaping how students engage with core computational concepts. This contribution laid critical groundwork for the widespread adoption of robotics in STEM education, influencing subsequent curriculum designs and hardware development. Beyond this flagship study, Prashad’s research continues to explore how interactive robotic systems can foster deeper learning and engagement, particularly among underrepresented groups in computing. Her work has been cited extensively by educators, roboticists, and human-computer interaction scholars, reflecting its lasting impact on both pedagogical practice and technological innovation. Through her interdisciplinary approach, Prashad has helped bridge the gap between robotics engineering and educational theory, inspiring a generation of students to see robots not just as tools, but as partners in learning.