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Diego Russo Juliano is a robotics and subsea technology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of autonomous systems, oil and gas operations, and sustainable inspection methodologies. His research has made meaningful contributions to the development and deployment of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and robotic platforms designed to transform how the energy industry operates in challenging deepwater environments. Juliano's most cited work, "FlatFish Resident AUV" (2018, 15 citations), helped advance the concept of resident autonomous systems capable of supporting subsea oil and gas operations during a critical period of industry digitalization. His subsequent research on riser inspection via subsea drones (2023, 8 citations) addresses the pressing need for cost-effective, sustainable inspection, maintenance, and repair campaigns — a growing challenge as subsea infrastructure becomes increasingly complex. His broader portfolio spans joint inspection robotics, soft robotics applications in harsh environments, and innovative R&D methodologies that balance near-term value delivery with long-term technological development. What distinguishes Juliano's contributions is his dual focus on practical engineering solutions and strategic research management, offering the field not only new technologies but frameworks for how complex robotics innovation should be structured and delivered sustainably.