Amin Ghobadpour

Papers

Total Citations

162

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About

Amin Ghobadpour is a leading researcher at the intersection of agricultural engineering and sustainable energy systems, with a focus on the electrification of off-road vehicles and autonomous robotics. His work addresses critical challenges in modern agriculture, including labor shortages, rising energy demands, and the need for climate-resilient farming practices. Ghobadpour’s most influential contribution is his 2022 review, *"Off-Road Electric Vehicles and Autonomous Robots in Agricultural Sector: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities,"* which has garnered 136 citations for its comprehensive analysis of green-energy-based machinery and its role in reducing the sector’s carbon footprint. Building on this foundation, his 2023 study, *"Optimal Design of Energy Sources for a Photovoltaic/Fuel Cell Extended-Range Agricultural Mobile Robot,"* with 26 citations, pioneers the integration of photovoltaic and fuel cell technologies into agricultural robots, optimizing energy storage and extending operational range. This work is a critical step toward practical powertrain electrification in farming, an area still in its infancy. Ghobadpour’s research not only charts a roadmap for sustainable agriculture but also provides actionable design frameworks, making him a key voice in the transition to energy-efficient, autonomous farming systems.