His work focuses primarily on optimizing manufacturing processes, lowering energy usage and environmental impact, and applying data-driven approaches to contemporary industrial applications. A unifying thread of his research is the drive to translate findings into real-world applications.
“Within the Industry 4.0 & Automotive Lab of the REFRESH project, I am involved in activities related to the digitalization and optimization of manufacturing processes. My focus includes applying simulation and optimization methods, integrating Industry 4.0 concepts, and supporting the development of sustainable and energy-efficient production solutions relevant to automotive and related industrial sectors. The objective is to enhance process efficiency, reduce energy consumption and environmental impact, and enable data-driven decision-making in modern production environments,” said the Indian-born researcher.
His research integrates advanced simulation and optimization techniques, artificial intelligence, and machine learning with concrete practical needs. Sustainable and energy-efficient manufacturing solutions are validated in a living lab environment.
He has published extensively in international high-impact journals, and his Scopus H-index stands at 72. For the past six years, he has ranked among the top two percent of most cited researchers worldwide according to the Stanford ranking. Key outputs within REFRESH to date include progress in modeling and simulating manufacturing processes, novel approaches to assessing energy efficiency and sustainability, and optimization of process parameters in additive manufacturing, metal machining, and casting.
“So far, no significant challenges have been encountered within the REFRESH project. The project activities have been progressing smoothly, supported by excellent coordination, highly cooperative staff, and well-established facilities across the participating living labs. Based on the experience to date, I am optimistic that no major challenges will arise in 2026. The strong teamwork, open communication, and access to comprehensive experimental and digital resources provide a solid foundation for the continued success of the REFRESH project,” Gupta concluded.
Text: Martina Šaradínová