Cesar Lubongo

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Papers

Total Citations

108

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About

Cesar Lubongo is an emerging researcher whose work sits at the intersection of waste management, recycling technology, and artificial intelligence. His scholarship focuses primarily on advancing plastic sorting and recycling systems, with particular emphasis on how cutting-edge technologies can accelerate the transition toward a circular economy. Lubongo's most celebrated contribution, "Recent Developments in Technology for Sorting Plastic for Recycling: The Emergence of Artificial Intelligence and the Rise of the Robots" (2024), has already garnered an impressive 100 citations within its first year of publication — a remarkable achievement that signals the timeliness and significance of his research agenda. In this work, he examines how AI-driven systems and robotic automation are transforming mechanical and chemical recycling pipelines by enabling more precise sorting of plastic waste by type, color, and size. His follow-up publication on automated sorting technology further solidifies his standing as a specialist in this rapidly evolving field. With a focused but highly impactful body of work, Lubongo is establishing himself as an important voice in sustainable materials management and the technological solutions needed to address the global plastic waste crisis.