Akshay Molawade

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Indian Institute of Technology Madras

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Akshay Molawade is a robotics researcher whose work spans two compelling and distinct frontiers: biomedical micro-manipulation and multi-domain robotic systems. His most recognized contribution lies in advancing accessibility to single-cell manipulation technologies — a cornerstone of modern biomedical research. In his most-cited work (31 citations), Molawade and collaborators developed a tele-robotic platform leveraging optical tweezers to enable dexterous, intuitive control of individual biological cells, addressing a critical barrier to widespread adoption of this technology in laboratory settings. This work represents a meaningful bridge between advanced robotics and life sciences, with significant implications for drug discovery, cellular biology, and medical diagnostics. Equally ambitious is Molawade's contributions to hybrid aerial-underwater robotics through the development of "Acutus," a novel multi-domain vehicle capable of transitioning between air and water environments. Spanning two complementary publications (earning 14 and 3 citations respectively), this body of work tackles the complex challenges of dynamic modelling, parameter estimation, and system design for vehicles that must perform effectively across fundamentally different physical mediums. Together, Molawade's research reflects a bold and versatile engineering vision — pushing boundaries in both the microscopic world of cellular manipulation and the macroscopic domain of autonomous multi-environment robotics.