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João Paulo Jacomini Prioli is a leading researcher in sustainable manufacturing and circular economy, specializing in automated disassembly systems and human-robot collaboration. His work addresses a critical bottleneck in recycling and remanufacturing: the efficient disassembly of end-of-use products. Prioli’s major contributions include developing a CAD-based collision evaluation method for disassembly sequence planning (25 citations), which enables automated assessment of product dismantling feasibility. He has also pioneered architectures for training flexible automated disassembly systems using collaborative robots, as detailed in his 2020 work (11 citations), directly supporting the recovery of critical materials. His research on human-robot interaction for extracting disassembly information (9 citations) and empirical studies on human engagement in collaborative robot programming (5 citations) bridge the gap between automation and human expertise. By tackling product variability and disassembly complexity, Prioli’s work directly enhances the economic viability of circular supply chains. His findings are instrumental for industries seeking to close material loops, making him a key figure in advancing sustainable production systems and Industry 5.0 principles.