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Mairi Kerin is a leading researcher in sustainable manufacturing and robotics, specializing in the automation of disassembly processes for a circular economy. Her work focuses on developing collaborative robotic systems to dismantle complex products, particularly threaded fasteners and end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Kerin’s major contributions include designing an experimental human-robot collaborative disassembly cell (127 citations) and pioneering methods for robotic unfastening of hexagonal-headed screws (94 citations), directly addressing the labor-intensive bottleneck in remanufacturing. Her impactful case study on a robotic disassembly platform for plug-in hybrid EV batteries (29 citations) tackles the pressing challenge of processing lithium-ion batteries for recycling, repurposing, or remanufacturing. By integrating human dexterity with robotic precision, Kerin’s work makes remanufacturing economically viable and advances sustainable production. Her research, widely cited for its practical applications, positions her as a key innovator in automated disassembly, with notable achievements in bridging robotics and environmental engineering.