Tapas Bandyopadhyay
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Tapas Bandyopadhyay is a robotics and radiation safety researcher whose work focuses on deploying autonomous systems in hazardous nuclear environments. His key research areas include mobile robot-based radiation mapping, human-robot interaction for safety-critical tasks, and sensor integration for real-time environmental monitoring. Bandyopadhyay’s major contribution is the development of an online radiation mapping system for the K-130 Room Temperature Cyclotron, where his team used a mobile robot to navigate high-level mixed radiation fields of neutrons and gamma rays. This work directly addresses the need to protect personnel during normal operation and accidental scenarios, demonstrating a practical fusion of robotics and radiological protection. While his most-cited paper has garnered 3 citations, its impact lies in its pioneering approach to automating radiation surveys in accelerator facilities—a niche but vital area for nuclear safety. His research has informed safer maintenance protocols and inspired further work on teleoperated and autonomous platforms for extreme environments. Bandyopadhyay’s work stands as a testament to the value of interdisciplinary engineering in solving real-world safety challenges.
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