Prathamesh Urunkar

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Prathamesh Urunkar is an emerging researcher at the intersection of automation, robotics, and sustainable engineering. His work focuses on integrating intelligent control systems with real-world environmental challenges, particularly in the domain of waste management. Urunkar’s most cited paper, "Robot Vision-based Waste Recycling Sorting with PLC as Centralized Controller" (2023, 9 citations), demonstrates a practical, scalable approach to improving recycling efficiency. Developed as a class project at Michigan Technological University, the study combines vision-based sensing with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to automate the sorting of recyclable materials—a critical step toward reducing landfill waste and enhancing circular economy processes. By bridging industrial automation and environmental sustainability, Urunkar’s contributions highlight how low-cost, PLC-driven robotic systems can be deployed in real-world recycling facilities. His work is especially relevant for students and researchers exploring applied robotics, industrial control systems, and green engineering. With growing interest in smart waste management, Urunkar’s research offers a foundational model for integrating automation into sustainability infrastructure.