Snezhana Kostova
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7
Total Citations
107
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5
About
Snezhana Kostova is a leading researcher at the intersection of social robotics, education, and assistive technology. Her work focuses on integrating humanoid robots and information technologies into classrooms and therapeutic settings, with a particular emphasis on supporting children with communication disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her most cited paper, "Social Robotics in Education: State-of-the-Art and Directions" (2018, 61 citations), provides a foundational overview of the field. Kostova’s major contributions include developing a general model for natural language processing in human-robot interaction, enabling robots to serve as teaching assistants, and designing a validated Speech and Language Therapy system with IoT potential. Her collaborative research spans multiple countries, as seen in her survey of robotics in education across the Alpe-Adria-Danube Region (2020, 12 citations). More recently, her 2024 paper on social humanoid robots as assistive technology for individuals with ASD identifies promising practices for improving education and social integration. With a career dedicated to shifting education "from blackboard to keyboard," Kostova’s work is shaping how robots can enhance learning and therapy for diverse populations.
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- 1Social Robotics in Education: State-of-the-Art and Directions61 citations · 2018
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