D Karthikeyan

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital

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D. Karthikeyan is a forward-thinking researcher at the intersection of environmental sustainability and robotics, with a primary focus on waste management and renewable energy solutions. His most notable contribution, the "Garbage Robot," introduces a solar-powered autonomous system designed to collect and remove floating debris from river surfaces, directly addressing the critical issue of waterway pollution. This innovative work, published in 2024, proposes a scalable method for converting collected waste into sustainable bio-products, offering a dual solution for ecological cleanup and resource recovery. While still early in its citation impact, the paper reflects Karthikeyan’s commitment to practical, eco-friendly engineering—combining robotics, solar energy, and circular economy principles. His research stands out for its creative integration of autonomous navigation with pollution remediation, targeting one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Karthikeyan’s work is particularly relevant for students and researchers interested in applied robotics, green technology, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, showcasing how engineering innovation can directly contribute to cleaner ecosystems and smarter waste management.