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Graham Wild is a leading researcher in structural health monitoring (SHM) and non-destructive evaluation (NDE), with a particular focus on fibre optic sensing and autonomous robotic inspection systems. His work centers on developing distributed acoustic emission sensors using Fibre Bragg Gratings (FBGs) to detect impacts, strain, and secondary damage such as delamination or cracking in composite materials. Wild’s most cited paper (17 citations) introduced FBG sensors for acoustic emission and transmission detection in robotic NDE, enabling real-time monitoring of structural integrity. He has also pioneered wireless acoustic communications for autonomous agents in sensor networks, combining electro-acoustic and acousto-optic methods to facilitate robotic inspection of complex structures. His research addresses critical gaps in SHM, such as detecting damage that initial impact sensors might miss. Wild’s contributions are foundational for advancing autonomous, real-time health monitoring of aerospace and civil infrastructure, with his work cited in over 20 publications and influencing the development of smarter, safer structural systems.