Carlos Manzano

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Carlos Manzano is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of environmental sustainability and advanced spectroscopic imaging. His work centers on developing innovative solutions for plastic waste management, with a particular focus on improving recycling efficiency through cutting-edge detection technologies. Manzano’s major contributions include the application of multispectral and hyperspectral infrared imaging to sort and recycle plastic waste—a critical response to the staggering reality that Singapore alone generated over 982,000 tonnes of plastic waste in 2021, yet recycling rates languish at just 6%, far below those for ferrous metals (99%) and paper (39%). His 2024 paper on this topic, while early in its citation trajectory, addresses one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time: the low recycling rates of plastics compared to other high-volume wastes. By harnessing spectral signatures to differentiate polymer types, Manzano’s work promises to revolutionize waste sorting, potentially boosting recycling yields and reducing landfill burden. His research stands as a vital contribution to circular economy efforts, offering a scalable, technology-driven path toward more sustainable waste management.