Research focuses on embodied artificial intelligence through humanoid artificial entities such as virtual characters or robots.
Aims to integrate social and emotional intelligence into social robots and virtual agents.
Application contexts include social skills training via interaction with virtual agents, e.g., bad news delivery training for doctors and public speaking training.
Currently interested in how embodied AI can combat societal inequalities, reduce discrimination, and improve inclusion.
Actively promotes women in science through local/national campaigns, secondary school outreach, and initiatives in labs and universities.