Pratibha Sharma
Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, Delhi Technological University
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About
Pratibha Sharma’s research bridges the critical intersection of cyber-physical systems, industrial automation, and safety engineering, with a particular focus on transforming hazardous environments through intelligent robotics. Her most prominent contribution is the development of a cyber-physical system (CPS)-based unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for safety inspection and rescue support in underground mines. This work, published in 2025, introduces a computational intelligence framework that enables autonomous mapping of mine environments, significantly enhancing worker safety and operational efficiency in one of the world’s most dangerous industrial settings. Though early in its citation lifecycle, this paper signals a paradigm shift in mining safety technology. Sharma’s earlier foundational research, “Market Dynamism, Manufacturing Flexibility and Type of Automation in Indian Industries” (2004), demonstrated her long-standing commitment to understanding how automation adapts to dynamic market conditions—a study that has informed subsequent industrial robotics applications. Her work is characterized by a rare ability to integrate theoretical CPS models with practical, life-saving applications, positioning her as a rising authority in autonomous systems for extreme environments. With a career spanning two decades of evolving research priorities, Sharma exemplifies how targeted automation can address both industrial efficiency and humanitarian challenges.
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