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Prajjwal Jamdagni is a pioneering researcher in robotic manipulation, with a focused expertise in the mechanics of robotic cutting—a critical skill for kitchen automation and food industry robotics. His major contributions lie in modeling the complex physics of slicing and cutting, bridging fracture mechanics and finite element methods (FEM) to enable robots to handle deformable, brittle, and tough materials with precision. Jamdagni’s work systematically characterizes how fracture toughness, knife geometry, and motion dynamics affect cutting forces and deformation, providing foundational models that allow robots to transition from brute-force pressing to efficient, controlled slicing. His 2019 paper on robotic cutting of solids (10 citations) established a novel FEM-based framework, while his 2021 study on slicing fruits and vegetables (8 citations) formally demonstrated that reduced fracture toughness eases slicing—a key insight for adaptive robotic control. His most recent 2024 work extends these models to account for large deformations in foods, further advancing practical automation. With a growing citation impact, Jamdagni’s research is not only technically rigorous but also directly applicable to improving safety, efficiency, and consistency in food preparation, positioning him as a leading voice in the intersection of robotics, material science, and culinary automation.