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Dr. Ip-Shing Fan is a leading researcher at the intersection of sustainable aviation and advanced robotics, whose work is shaping the future of aircraft maintenance and environmental responsibility. His primary research areas include robotic systems for aircraft inspection, sustainable aviation infrastructure, and automated maintenance technologies. Dr. Fan’s major contributions lie in developing novel mobile robotic systems for critical inspection tasks, particularly within the challenging environment of aircraft wing fuel tanks. His 2020 review of robotic systems for aircraft inspection has become a foundational reference, while his subsequent work on navigation and system design for fuel tank inspection robots has advanced the field from concept to practical application. In 2024, Dr. Fan expanded his focus to address the aviation industry’s sustainability challenges with his influential paper on "The ‘hangar of the future’ for sustainable aviation," which has already garnered significant attention. His research demonstrates how automation can simultaneously improve safety, reduce human error, and lower operational costs while supporting the industry’s transition to environmentally responsible practices. Through his systematic approach to integrating robotics with sustainable aviation goals, Dr. Fan is helping to define the next generation of aircraft maintenance infrastructure.