Shivam Jhunjhunwala

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Shivam Jhunjhunwala is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of laboratory automation and fluid dynamics, with a particular focus on solving practical challenges in liquid handling. His most-cited paper, "Optimization of liquid handling parameters for viscous liquid transfers with pipetting robots, a 'sticky situation'" (2024, 9 citations), addresses a critical bottleneck in high-throughput workflows: the accurate transfer of viscous liquids. By applying multi-objective optimization to aspiration and dispense rates, Jhunjhunwala has developed a framework that enables automated liquid handling platforms to handle "sticky" fluids with precision, reducing waste and improving reproducibility in experiments ranging from drug discovery to synthetic biology. This work is notable for its direct impact on laboratory efficiency, offering a data-driven solution to a problem that has long plagued robotic systems. His contributions are particularly valuable for researchers transitioning from manual to automated protocols, as they provide a systematic method for tuning parameters without extensive trial-and-error. With a growing citation count, Jhunjhunwala is establishing himself as a key voice in the optimization of lab automation, bridging the gap between engineering principles and practical bench science.