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Dr Busby Grant is a researcher in Cognitive Psychology and Human-Robot Interaction in the Discipline of Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra. She is the Psychology Lead Researcher at the Collaborative Robotics Lab at UC, where she works with a multidisciplinary team of researchers to further our understanding of the dynamics between people and robotic systems in real-world settings. Find out more at UC Collaborative Robotics Lab and CRLab GitHub.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The Development of Mental Time Travel, University of Queensland
1 Jan 2001 → 1 Jun 2005
Award Date: 1 Jun 2005
Bachelor, Bachelor of Science (Honours Class I), University of Queensland
1 Jan 2000 → 31 Dec 2000
Award Date: 31 Dec 2000
Bachelor, Bachelor of Science, University of Queensland
1 Jan 1997 → 31 Dec 1999
Award Date: 31 Dec 1999
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Next-Gen Robotics (Germii) - UC Co-funded PhD scholarships
HERATH, D. (CI) & Busby Grant, J. (CoI)
1/07/23 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Uncharted Territory 2023 - Robotic Art and HRI Project
HERATH, D. (CI), Busby Grant, J. (CoI) & THWAITES, D. (CoI)
4/07/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Evaluation Review of use of Thrombolytics
UPTON, D. (CI), Busby Grant, J. (CoI), NAUNTON, M. (CoI) & UPTON, P. (CoI)
28/02/15 → 31/07/15
Project: Research
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Are Robots Social Beings? Exploring Embodiment and Social Presence in Human-Robot Interactions
Konrad, S., Gamage, B., Herath, D. & Grant, J. B., 2025, Proceedings of the 2025 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction. Admoni, H., Iqbal, T. & Roncone, A. (eds.). IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 1423-1427 5 p. (ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction).Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review
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First impressions of a humanoid social robot with natural language capabilities
Herath, D., Busby Grant, J., Rodriguez, A. & Davis, J. L., 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, p. 1-10 10 p., 19715.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reframing Social Presence for Human Robot Interaction
Wijesinghe, N. H., Peng, Y., Konrad, S., Jayasuriya, M., Grant, J. B. & Herath, D., 2025, Proceedings of the 2025 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction. Johal, W., Lemaignan, S., Brščić, D., Vázquez, M. & Charisi, V. (eds.). IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 1716-1721 6 p. (ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction).Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Decolonising and Indigenising a psychology curriculum using a strategic, holistic, transformative, iterative long-term journey approach: Overview, reflections and learnings
Buergelt, P., Brown, T., George, A., van Boxtel, J., Ng Tseung-Wong, C., Crisp, D., Martinello , M., Kemp, T., Applebee, W., Collis, P., Boer, D., Busby Grant, J., Kelty, S., Lewis, V., Neill, J. T. & Pymont, C., Nov 2024, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Paper › peer-review
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The Uncanny Effect of Speech : the Impact of Appearance and Speaking on Impression Formation in Human–Robot Interactions
Gurung, N., Busby Grant, J. & Herath, D., Jun 2024, In: International Journal of Social Robotics. 16, 6, p. 1265-1280 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Augmented Human: Merging Minds, Bodies and Humans with Machines
Busby Grant, J. (Speaker)
14 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Expert Reviewer - Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Busby Grant, J. (Participant)
2025Activity: Expert Advice and Other › Expert Review
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Understanding Industry Demand for Australia’s Psychology Graduates
Busby Grant, J. (Speaker) & George, A. (Speaker)
6 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Expert Reviewer - Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Busby Grant, J. (Participant)
2024Activity: Expert Advice and Other › Expert Review
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Franklin Women (External organisation)
Busby Grant, J. (Member)
2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board