Emma Yann Zhang's research interests span a wide range of topics including human–robot interaction, haptic technologies, multisensory communication, artificial intelligence, and wearable computing. She is co-author of "Human–Robot Intimate Relationships" published by Springer. Zhang gained international recognition for creating Kissenger, the world's first kiss messenger. Her innovative work has garnered extensive media coverage, featuring in outlets such as BBC, Discovery Channel, Wired, The Times, and Huffington Post, among others. She has also showcased her research in various esteemed public exhibitions and museums, including the Ars Electronica Festival, VivaTech, and the Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin. Zhang holds a degree in Electronic Engineering and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology.