Suzanne Janssen

Suzanne Janssen is an Assistant Professor in Communication Science, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and organizational psychology. Her work explores automation's societal impacts, human-AI interaction, and workplace well-being through the lens of Self-Determination Theory.

• Key Research Themes: Automation preparedness, mentoring relationships, social robotics, CSR communication, and learning-on-the-go in smart industries.
• Notable Contributions: 2025 study on automation inequality, 2024 framework for social robot design, and 2019-2023 media commentary on robotics integration.
• Scientific Recognition: Recipient of the 2019 Best Qualitative Paper award by Group & Organization Management.
• Collaborative Work: Co-author of datasets on robotization resilience (2021) and communication science trends (2023).