Ciprian Stamate

Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași

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Ciprian Stamate is a researcher focused on the intersection of robotics, automation, and sustainable waste management, with a particular emphasis on electronic waste (e-waste) recycling. His key research areas include robotic system design, automated disassembly, and the development of specialized tools for processing printed circuit boards (PCBs). Stamate’s major contributions center on creating automated solutions for dismantling hazardous components from waste electronics, such as capacitors on PCBs, to improve recycling efficiency and reduce environmental harm. His most cited work, "Robotic system design and development for automated dismantling of PCB waste" (2021, 9 citations), presents a novel system that enhances the accuracy and automation of PCB recycling. Another influential paper, "Dismantling strategy for capacitors placed on printed circuits boards: challenges and preliminary results" (2020, 9 citations), details the challenges and early successes in designing a disassembly system for capacitors. With a total of 21 citations across his top papers, Stamate’s research addresses a critical gap in e-waste management, offering practical, automated approaches to mitigate the environmental impact of the mass electronics sector. His work is notable for its direct application to real-world recycling challenges, making it valuable for students and researchers in sustainable engineering and robotics.