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Christina Laskowski’s research centers on advancing polymer-electrode membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology, a promising low-emission power source, by tackling the critical challenge of transitioning from low-volume to high-volume manufacturing. Her major contributions lie in developing automated fuel cell stack assembly processes, specifically through the design and iteration of robotic assembly stations. Her most cited work, "Fuel Cell ASAP: Two Iterations of an Automated Stack Assembly Process and Ramifications for Fuel Cell Design-for-Manufacture Considerations" (2011), with 14 citations, explores how automation can streamline production and inform design-for-manufacture principles. In related studies, she further distills lessons on integrating manufacturing constraints into fuel cell design, emphasizing the need for scalable, efficient assembly methods. Laskowski’s impact is evident in her foundational role in bridging the gap between laboratory-scale fuel cell innovation and industrial-scale production, a critical step for the technology’s commercial viability. Her work is particularly notable for its practical focus on robotic automation and design optimization, offering a blueprint for future high-volume fuel cell manufacturing. For students and researchers, Laskowski’s research exemplifies how engineering design and automation can accelerate the adoption of sustainable energy technologies.