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Stine S. Johansen is a rising scholar at the intersection of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), with a focused expertise in human-robot collaboration (HRC). Her research critically examines how robots can be designed to work alongside people in complex, real-world settings—from bustling urban environments to the high-stakes confines of an operating room. Johansen’s major contributions include pioneering the discussion on "contextual adaptability" for urban robots, using design probes to envision how autonomous machines might navigate the unpredictable social fabric of city life. Her work is characterized by a commitment to moving beyond controlled lab studies; she provides reflexive insights into the challenges of conducting "in-the-wild" research within surgical HRC, highlighting the practical and financial costs of studying real-world interactive systems. With a growing body of work accumulating over 30 citations, Johansen is also known for synthesizing diverse perspectives on empowering people in collaborative robotics and for developing innovative prototyping tools, such as the "kinematic puppet," which blends tangible and embodied methods with virtual simulation. Her research is essential reading for anyone interested in designing robots that are not just technologically advanced, but socially and contextually intelligent.