Armaghan Shalbaftabar

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Armaghan Shalbaftabar is a researcher at the forefront of integrating robotics into civil engineering, with a primary focus on the automated inspection and testing of concrete structures. Their work bridges the gap between structural health monitoring and robotic systems, enabling both destructive and nondestructive evaluation methods to be performed with unprecedented precision and efficiency. Shalbaftabar’s most-cited paper, "Robotic destructive and nondestructive testing of concrete structures" (2024), has already garnered 4 citations—a strong early indicator of its influence in the emerging field of construction robotics. This contribution addresses critical challenges in infrastructure maintenance by reducing human risk and improving data accuracy during structural assessments. By developing robotic platforms capable of conducting core sampling, ultrasonic testing, and surface crack detection, Shalbaftabar is helping to transform how aging bridges, tunnels, and buildings are evaluated. Their work not only advances the practical application of robotics in harsh construction environments but also lays the groundwork for fully autonomous structural diagnostics. As the demand for resilient and smart infrastructure grows, Shalbaftabar’s research stands out as a vital step toward safer, more reliable, and cost-effective maintenance of our built environment.