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C. D. F. Rogers is a leading researcher at the intersection of infrastructure engineering, robotics, and sustainability. His work centers on how robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) can transform the management of critical buried infrastructure—such as water and wastewater pipe networks—while also addressing broader societal challenges. Rogers’ major contributions include pioneering the concept of robotic autonomous asset management, where miniature robots are deployed to inspect, monitor, and maintain aging underground systems, reducing costly and disruptive manual interventions. His highly cited 2022 paper on meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals via RAS (86 citations) systematically maps the opportunities and threats of these technologies across healthcare, food production, and biodiversity. Rogers also leads the Pipebots project, developing governance frameworks for implementing scientific and engineering innovations in buried infrastructure. His work extends to systems engineering education, where he explores project-based curricula to enhance K-12 STEM engagement. With a career spanning foundational papers on asset management, value-driven business models, and infrastructure governance, Rogers has shaped how engineers and policymakers think about resilient, sustainable urban systems.