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Clemente Ibarra-Castanedo is a prominent researcher specializing in non-destructive evaluation (NDE), active thermography, and automated inspection systems, with a particular focus on aerospace and composite materials. His work has significantly advanced the integration of robotics with infrared thermography, pioneering methodologies that address long-standing challenges in repeatability, efficiency, and defect detection accuracy in industrial inspection settings. Among his most influential contributions is the development of robotized line scan thermography systems for inspecting large composite structures, most notably carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) used in aeronautical components. His landmark 2017 paper on optimizing robotic thermographic inspection has garnered 77 citations, reflecting its substantial impact on the field. His RITA project further demonstrated the practical deployment of automated thermographic systems for aerospace applications. Beyond aviation, Ibarra-Castanedo has extended NDE methodologies to unconventional materials, including sugarcane bagasse particleboards, showcasing the versatility of his approaches. His 2025 comprehensive review of automated non-invasive imaging for aircraft diagnostics underscores his continued relevance and forward-looking perspective. With contributions spanning robotics, signal processing, eddy current thermography, and cultural heritage inspection, Ibarra-Castanedo represents a vital bridge between fundamental thermographic research and real-world industrial automation.