Shenando Stals

Shenando Stals is a Research Associate at Heriot-Watt University's School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences, Department of Computer Science. Specializing in Human-Robot Interaction and Cybersecurity Education, Stals contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through research on assistive robotics, inclusive technology design, and digital security awareness.

• Works on robotics for people with sight loss and serious game jams for cybersecurity education
• Active in design fiction and urban emotion mapping for hybrid city environments
• Recipient of the Best Late Breaking Report Award (2023)

Stals' recent publications focus on accessible robot-assisted living, cybersecurity education frameworks, and participatory design methodologies, with collaborations spanning multiple disciplines including software engineering, urban studies, and special education.

Notable scientific award:

• Best Late Breaking Report Award (2023) - Recognizing innovative human-robot interaction research

Stals actively participates in academic activities like the UK Robotics Summer School 2025 as a speaker, maintaining collaborations across robotics, cybersecurity, and urban technology domains.