Ian Kay

Papers

Total Citations

105

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About

Ian Kay is a leading researcher in sustainable manufacturing and circular economy systems, with a primary focus on the robotic disassembly of electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion batteries for recycling. His work addresses a critical bottleneck in the EV lifecycle: the dangerous, costly, and time-intensive manual disassembly of battery modules, which poses risks of high-voltage shock and thermal runaway. Kay’s major contributions include pioneering automated and semi-automated robotic frameworks that safely and efficiently dismantle battery packs, enabling cost-effective material recovery and reducing environmental hazards. His most-cited paper, “Robotic Disassembly of Electric Vehicles’ Battery Modules for Recycling” (2022), has garnered 91 citations, underscoring its influence in both academic and industrial circles. An earlier foundational study, “Recycling Li-Ion Batteries: Robotic Disassembly of Electric Vehicle Battery Systems” (2019), with 14 citations, laid the groundwork for this research trajectory. Kay’s work is notable for bridging robotics, energy storage, and waste management, offering scalable solutions to the growing challenge of end-of-life battery waste. His research is essential reading for engineers and policymakers aiming to advance sustainable EV infrastructure and circular resource loops.