Sam Brooks

City, University of London, Northampton Community College

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Sam Brooks is a pioneering researcher in the emerging field of self-engineering systems, a domain focused on creating autonomous technologies capable of maintaining and repairing themselves without human intervention. His work addresses critical challenges in high-value, safety-critical, and inaccessible systems—from deep-sea infrastructure to space-based assets—where traditional maintenance is impractical or impossible. Brooks’s most cited paper, "An overview of self-engineering systems" (2021, 34 citations), provides a foundational framework for this ambitious approach, highlighting how self-engineering can preserve system functions despite degradation. His subsequent work, "A Complexity Framework for Self-Engineering Systems" (2020, 12 citations), further advances the field by introducing a structured methodology to manage the inherent complexity of autonomous repair, particularly relevant during disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. Brooks’s research not only pushes the boundaries of engineering resilience but also offers practical solutions for extending the useful life of critical systems. His contributions are shaping the future of autonomous maintenance, making him a key figure in this transformative area of study.