Diego Galar

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Diego Galar is a leading researcher in industrial asset management, with a focus on smart maintenance, inspection technologies, and the application of Industry 4.0 principles to linear infrastructure. His work primarily addresses the unique challenges of maintaining long-spanning assets such as railway lines, pipelines, and roads, where continuous deterioration and failure patterns demand innovative solutions. Galar’s major contributions include pioneering the integration of autonomous systems—robots, drones, UAVs, and UGVs—into operation and maintenance workflows, significantly enhancing efficiency and safety. His highly cited paper, "Smart maintenance and inspection of linear assets: An Industry 4.0 approach" (2018, 38 citations), lays the groundwork for data-driven, automated inspection strategies. He further explores the role of unmanned vehicles in "Robots, Drones, UAVs and UGVs for Operation and Maintenance" (2020, 28 citations), demonstrating how these technologies can transform asset management. His work on "Transformative Maintenance Technologies and Business Solutions for the Railway Assets" (2020) highlights his commitment to practical, business-oriented solutions. With a strong impact on both academia and industry, Galar’s research is essential for students and professionals seeking to understand the future of maintenance in the era of digitalization and automation.