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Dr. Emily C. Collins is an interdisciplinary, experimentally rigorous Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) researcher. Her expertise spans biomimetic robotics, therapeutic and industrial robotics, method development for HRI, and ethical considerations in robotics. She has a strong focus on trustworthiness, verification, accountability, and the role of human psychology and socio-political factors in effective AI deployment. Dr. Collins earned a BA in Philosophy from Cardiff University and a Master's in Experimental Psychology from the University of Sussex. She obtained her PhD in Psychology from the University of Sheffield, exploring the mechanisms of Human-Biomimetic Robot Interaction. Her postdoctoral work included a fellowship with the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, where she contributed to significant robotics projects in extreme environments. Dr. Collins' research integrates psychological theories, and she works actively towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing her work on improving HRI design and deployment.
University of Manchester • Manchester, UK
Researching interdisciplinary Human-Robot Interaction and its various applications.
Northeastern University • Boston, USA
Led research on interdisciplinary methods in robotics at the Institute for Experiential Robotics.
University of Liverpool • Liverpool, UK
Worked on EPSRC-funded projects tackling Verifiable Autonomous Robotics in hazardous environments.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.