Sohrab Hajarian

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Sohrab Hajarian is a researcher in sustainable autonomous systems, with a focus on renewable energy integration and robotic design. His most cited work, "Design and Development of a Self-Stabilizing, Autonomous Sailboat with Zero-Net Stored-Energy Use" (2015), exemplifies his commitment to energy-neutral technologies. This paper introduces a novel sailboat platform that achieves autonomous navigation while operating entirely on harvested wind and solar power, eliminating the need for stored energy. The design incorporates a self-stabilizing hull and adaptive control algorithms, enabling long-duration missions without external power sources. Though the paper has garnered 5 citations, its impact lies in pioneering zero-net energy marine robotics, offering a blueprint for sustainable ocean monitoring and exploration. Hajarian’s work bridges mechanical engineering, control systems, and environmental science, addressing critical challenges in autonomous vehicle endurance and ecological footprint. His contributions are particularly relevant for researchers in green robotics, marine autonomy, and energy-harvesting systems, demonstrating how clever mechanical design can minimize reliance on batteries. By proving the feasibility of perpetual autonomous operation, Hajarian has laid groundwork for future studies in persistent environmental sensing and low-impact maritime technologies.