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About
Dr. Siamak Farhad is a leading researcher at the intersection of sustainable manufacturing and space robotics, whose work addresses critical challenges in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments. His primary research areas include robotic disassembly for battery recycling, on-orbit servicing and assembly of spacecraft, and bio-inspired adhesive systems. Dr. Farhad’s most impactful contribution is in the robotic disassembly of electric vehicle lithium-ion battery modules for recycling, where his pioneering 2022 paper has garnered 91 citations, highlighting the urgent need for safe, automated solutions to handle high-voltage, thermal-runaway-prone battery systems. He has also advanced the field of On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (OSAM) with a comprehensive 2025 review, and designed a novel four-legged mobile robot for autonomous navigation on spacecraft hulls. His innovative work extends to materials science, where he developed a low-cost, scalable gecko-inspired adhesive system using diffraction-grated molds. Dr. Farhad’s research is notable for its direct impact on industrial sustainability and space exploration, making him a key figure in developing practical robotic solutions for complex, high-stakes environments.
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- 1Robotic Disassembly of Electric Vehicles’ Battery Modules for Recycling91 citations · 2022
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