Siti Fatahiyah Mahamood
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About
Dr. Siti Fatahiyah Mahamood is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics, Islamic jurisprudence, and special education. Her work uniquely integrates humanoid robots into therapeutic and educational settings for brain-impaired and gifted children, while also addressing the ethical and religious dimensions of artificial intelligence through the lens of Maqasid Shariah. Her most cited paper (10 citations) explores teachers’ perceptions of using humanoid robots for skill augmentation in gifted children, revealing both promise and cultural apprehension. She further demonstrates how assistive technology can serve spiritual enhancement for brain-impaired children, a novel contribution that bridges technology and faith. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Mahamood examined the necessity of contactless robotic services in healthcare, highlighting robots’ role in infection control. Her groundbreaking work on “Fiqh Robotic” establishes a framework for integrating AI with Islamic legal principles, ensuring that social robots used for therapy, elderly care, and cognitive intervention align with religious values. With a growing body of work that spans education, healthcare, and theology, Dr. Mahamood is shaping how Muslim-majority societies can ethically adopt advanced robotics for human wellbeing.
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