B. McNelly

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B. McNelly is a pioneering researcher in nuclear robotics, specializing in the robotic inspection of dry storage casks for spent nuclear fuel. Their major contributions center on developing sensing technologies and robotic systems to assess the structural integrity of stainless steel canisters, which are vulnerable to stress corrosion cracking, particularly in marine environments. McNelly’s work addresses a critical need for extended dry storage, ensuring the safety and longevity of nuclear waste containment. Notably, their most-cited paper, “Toward Robotic Inspection of Dry Storage Casks for Spent Nuclear Fuel” (2017), has garnered 27 citations, highlighting its influence in the field. Another key study, “Characterizing Successful Robotic Insertion and Removal From a Dry Storage Cask Using Peg-Like Jamming and Wedging Analysis” (2016), derived and validated geometric equations to prevent robotic system jamming during insertion and extraction, a practical breakthrough for real-world deployment. With additional publications on robotic inspection (2016), McNelly’s work bridges robotics, materials science, and nuclear safety, offering innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. Their research is essential for advancing non-destructive evaluation techniques in hazardous environments, making them a vital contributor to sustainable nuclear energy infrastructure.