Soumya Singha

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation

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Dr. Soumya Singha is a leading researcher in sustainable manufacturing and circular economy systems, with a primary focus on the automated disassembly of end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. Her work directly addresses critical supply chain risks for raw materials like lithium and cobalt by developing flexible robotic solutions for high-voltage, variable-state battery systems. Her most-cited paper, "Automated Disassembly of Battery Systems to Battery Modules" (2024, 10 citations), tackles the pressing challenges of labor shortages and product variance in recycling, proposing novel automation strategies to safely recover valuable components. This contribution is foundational for enabling scalable, economically viable battery recycling—a key bottleneck in the green energy transition. Dr. Singha’s research bridges advanced robotics, industrial engineering, and environmental policy, positioning her as a pivotal voice in the shift toward a circular battery economy. Her work not only advances technical knowledge but also offers practical pathways for industry to reduce dependency on virgin material extraction, making her a researcher to watch in the field of sustainable resource management.