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Kanchan Patil is a leading researcher at the intersection of industrial automation, human-robot collaboration, and technology adoption. Her work primarily focuses on the evolutionary leap from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, examining how organizations can seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technologies with human-centric workforces. Patil’s most influential work, “Industry 4.0 Adoption in Manufacturing Industries Using Technology-Organization-Environment Framework” (2021, 11 citations), provides a foundational model for understanding the determinants of digital transformation in manufacturing, particularly the integration of IoT and cloud-based automation. She has since advanced this research by exploring the harmonization of human and robotic workforces in Industry 5.0 (2024), and by developing adoption models for robotic process automation in micro, small, and medium enterprises (2023). Demonstrating the breadth of her expertise, Patil has also ventured into novel applications, such as studying consumer acceptance of generative AI in culinary robotics (2024). Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical, sector-specific insights, making her a vital voice in shaping the future of smart, human-centered automation.