Dr. Eduardo Benitez Sandoval

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eduardo Benitez Sandoval is a Scientia Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) specializing in social robotics. He has a PhD in Human Interface Technology from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and extensive experience in robotics, particularly in the areas of human-robot interaction (HRI) and the role of robots in healthcare and education. His research interests focus on how people make decisions when interacting with robots and interactive devices. Dr. Benitez Sandoval's work seeks to design machines that foster meaningful social interactions with humans and incorporates insights from behavioral economics and social psychology to explore innovative approaches in social robotics. He has engaged in various projects, exploring the use of robots as conflict mediators and investigating the impact of social robots in the context of addiction and the uncanny valley phenomenon. With a comprehensive background in industrial design and ergonomics, he also supervises PhD and master's students at UNSW, promoting multidisciplinary collaboration in the fields of HRI and social robotics.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientia Fellow

2016-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research on social robotics and human-robot interaction.

Awards

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HRI Award

2016-01-01
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30 Promising Young Mexicans

2015-01-01
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Medal Alfonso Caso

2014-01-01
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Honorific Mention

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.