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David White’s research sits at the intersection of offshore geotechnics, robotics, and autonomous systems, with a clear mission to accelerate the design and construction of offshore wind infrastructure. His major contributions center on developing novel robotic tools for in-situ ground characterisation—most notably the ROBOCONE, a robotic cone penetration test (CPT) module that directly measures lateral soil-pile interaction parameters. This innovation promises to replace slow, lab-dependent design processes with real-time field data, potentially shaving years off offshore wind project timelines. White’s work on the Autonomous Riser Inspection System (ARIS) for floating wind turbine cables addresses a critical failure risk in the energy transition. His most-cited paper (15 citations) introduces ARIS, while a 2024 paper on lateral bearing factors in clay (14 citations) provides engineers with practical stiffness parameters for foundation design. A 2025 paper (9 citations) offers an interpretative framework for drained sands, tackling the challenge of end effects in CPT testing. White’s research is not only technically rigorous but also industry-facing—his 2016 case study on earthwork haul-truck cycle-time monitoring demonstrates early engagement with autonomous construction technologies. His work is shaping how the offshore wind sector characterises ground conditions, directly supporting global decarbonisation goals.