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Shahin Rahimifard is a prominent researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, sustainable manufacturing, and circular economy principles. His research spans two primary domains: robotic automation in food manufacturing and intelligent disassembly systems for waste recovery and recycling. In the realm of food manufacturing, Rahimifard has made significant contributions by addressing the pressing challenges facing the global food industry, including labour shortages, climate change, and shifting consumer demands. His widely cited methodology for industrial robot selection in food handling (95 citations) and his examination of challenges for food manufacturing robotics (55 citations) have provided practical frameworks that manufacturers worldwide rely upon. Equally impactful is his work in sustainable materials recovery. His research on robotic disassembly for electric vehicles (100 citations) and reconfigurable recycling systems for e-waste (34 citations) has advanced the field of circular economy manufacturing, enabling more efficient recovery of strategically critical materials. His multi-criteria disassembly assessment framework further strengthens this body of work. More recently, Rahimifard has extended these principles into healthcare, exploring thermodynamic and deep-learning approaches for circular healthcare systems. With cumulative citations exceeding 300, his research continues to shape how industries approach automation, sustainability, and resource efficiency globally.