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K R GuruprasadView profile

Associate Professor

• Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• Motion Planning
• Multi-Robot Systems
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K R Guruprasad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). With a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, he has established himself as a leading researcher in robotics, motion planning, and multi-robot systems. His research interests span a wide range of topics in robotics including Robotics-Mechanics and Control, Motion Planning, Multi Robots Systems, Cooperative Control, Exo-Skeleton Control, and Voronoi Partition applications. His work particularly focuses on UAV/Drones motion planning, mobile manipulation, and artificial intelligence applications in robotics. His research integrates theoretical foundations with practical implementations, evidenced by his numerous publications in high-impact journals. Prof. Guruprasad's scholarly contributions include a book titled 'Robotics: Mechanics and Control' (PHI, 2019) and several edited volumes. His publication record shows consistent output with an h-index of 11, i10 index of 14, and 382 citations according to Scopus data. His recent work demonstrates strong focus on multi-robot coverage algorithms, UAV applications, and distributed control systems. Among his recognitions are a best presentation award at the IISc-IBM Research Workshop (2008) and a best paper award finalist at DARS 2014. His research has practical applications in search and rescue operations, landmine detection, and autonomous exploration. Prof. Guruprasad maintains active collaborations with researchers globally and has contributed significantly to advancing robotics research in India through his work at IIT Kanpur's Mechanical Engineering department.

• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Structural Organic Chemistry
• Physical Organic Chemistry
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Takanori Shibata is a Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering , Waseda University , specializing in Synthetic Organic Chemistry , Structural Organic Chemistry , and Physical Organic Chemistry . He holds a PhD in Science from the University of Tokyo and has contributed to transition metal-catalyzed asymmetric synthesis, C-H activation, and chiral compound design. Education : PhD (University of Tokyo, 1989-1994) BS (University of Tokyo, 1985-1989) Research Interests : His work focuses on enantioselective synthesis of axially and planar-chiral compounds, sulfur-containing polycyclic systems, and hypervalent iodine reagents. Key areas include Rhodium- and Iridium-catalyzed cycloadditions , C-H bond functionalization , and visible-light photocatalysis . Recent studies highlight applications in fluorescent materials and CPL-active compounds . Article Trends : Over the past five years, Shibata has pioneered [2+2+2] cycloadditions for chiral helicenes, ligand-controlled C-H activation strategies, and gold-catalyzed heterocycle formation. His 2025 work on enantioselective cannabinol bioisosteres and saddle-shaped chiral compounds demonstrates continued innovation in asymmetric catalysis. Scientific Awards : NAGASE Research Promotion Award (2024) Nissan Chemical Award (2018) Daicel Award (1997) Special Lectures (1996) Grants & Collaborations : His research has been supported by grants from Japanese chemical societies and institutions. Collaborative projects include studies with Prof. Hideaki Takano (Waseda), Prof. Mamoru Ito (Waseda), and international researchers at Harvard University . Key affiliations: Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Japan , Chemical Society of Japan .