Durva Gaikwad
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Durva Gaikwad is a rising researcher at the forefront of sustainable robotics and circular economy technologies. Her primary focus lies in developing semi-autonomous robotic systems for the efficient recycling of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), a critical challenge driven by the global surge in electric vehicle adoption. Gaikwad’s most cited work, a 2024 paper on this topic, has already garnered 6 citations, highlighting its timely impact. In this research, she addresses the impending wave of end-of-life batteries by engineering robotic solutions that automate the disassembly and material recovery process—a task currently hindered by hazardous conditions and labor-intensive manual methods. Her contributions are pivotal in making battery recycling safer, faster, and more scalable, directly supporting the transition to a sustainable energy future. By bridging robotics with environmental engineering, Gaikwad is establishing herself as a key innovator in waste-to-resource technologies, with her work promising to reduce reliance on mining and lower the carbon footprint of electric mobility.
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