Dammika Seneviratne

Tecnalia, Luleå University of Technology

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Dammika Seneviratne is a leading researcher in the field of smart infrastructure management, with a primary focus on the operation and maintenance of linear assets—such as railway lines, roads, and pipelines. Her work bridges the gap between traditional civil engineering and Industry 4.0 technologies, offering groundbreaking approaches to asset inspection and maintenance. Seneviratne’s most cited paper, “Smart maintenance and inspection of linear assets: An Industry 4.0 approach” (2018, 38 citations), introduces a framework for leveraging digital tools to address the unique challenges of linear infrastructure, which exhibits continuous deterioration patterns over long distances. She further expands this vision in “Robots, Drones, UAVs and UGVs for Operation and Maintenance” (2020, 28 citations), exploring how autonomous systems can revolutionize the management of sprawling industrial assets by enabling efficient, remote, and data-driven interventions. With a combined citation count exceeding 60 for her top works, Seneviratne’s research is pivotal for practitioners seeking cost-effective and sustainable solutions for aging infrastructure. Her notable achievements include advancing predictive maintenance strategies that reduce downtime and enhance safety, making her a key figure in the digital transformation of asset management.