Roja Esmaeeli

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105

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About

Roja Esmaeeli is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics and sustainable energy, specializing in the automated disassembly and recycling of electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion battery systems. Her work directly addresses a critical bottleneck in the circular economy: the hazardous, labor-intensive, and costly process of dismantling EV battery packs for material recovery. Esmaeeli’s major contributions include pioneering robotic frameworks for the safe, semi-automated disassembly of battery modules, mitigating risks like high voltage and thermal runaway that endanger human workers. Her most influential publication, “Robotic Disassembly of Electric Vehicles’ Battery Modules for Recycling” (2022), has garnered 91 citations, highlighting its foundational role in the field. This work, alongside her earlier 2019 paper on robotic disassembly of full battery systems (14 citations), has established her as a key voice in advancing industrial robotics for e-waste management. By making recycling safer and more economically viable, Esmaeeli’s research is instrumental in enabling the sustainable lifecycle of EV batteries, directly supporting global electrification goals. Her achievements position her at the forefront of green automation, offering scalable solutions for the growing challenge of end-of-life battery processing.