Sathish Paulraj Gundupalli

Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Vellore Institute of Technology University

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Total Citations

111

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About

Sathish Paulraj Gundupalli is a researcher specializing in robotics, computer vision, and intelligent automation for sustainable waste management. His work sits at a critical intersection of engineering and environmental science, focusing on developing automated systems to address the growing global challenge of municipal solid waste (MSW) recycling. Gundupalli's most impactful contribution is his pioneering application of thermal imaging for multi-material classification of dry recyclables, garnering 60 citations and establishing a novel sensing approach in waste sorting technology. Complementing this, his 2016 work on mobile manipulator-based automated MSW sorting — cited 44 times — addressed a pressing real-world problem in developing nations where manual recycling remains hazardous and inefficient. His more recent research on optimal sequence planning for robotic sorting in material recovery facilities (MRFs) further advances the field by improving operational efficiency in automated recycling chains. Collectively, his contributions have helped lay the groundwork for intelligent, robot-assisted recycling systems that reduce human health risks while improving throughput and accuracy. With over 100 cumulative citations, Gundupalli's research has meaningfully influenced both academic inquiry and practical innovation in sustainable waste management and industrial robotics.