Diogo Duarte

Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers

Papers

Total Citations

204

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About

Diogo Duarte is a leading researcher at the intersection of remote sensing, structural engineering, and disaster response. His work centers on developing and refining methods for rapid, accurate structural damage assessment using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), a field critical for post-disaster search-and-rescue and infrastructure recovery. His most-cited paper, the 2019 review “UAV-Based Structural Damage Mapping: A Review,” has garnered over 200 citations, establishing a foundational framework for the community. In this seminal work, Duarte systematically evaluates the utility of various active and passive sensors deployed on UAV platforms, addressing one of the oldest challenges in remote sensing: detecting and characterizing structural damage after disasters. By synthesizing decades of research and highlighting the transformative potential of drone technology, he has helped shift the paradigm from slow, ground-based inspections to agile, aerial surveys. His contributions are not merely academic; they directly inform operational protocols for emergency responders and infrastructure managers. Duarte’s work continues to shape how we leverage cutting-edge technology to save lives and rebuild communities in the wake of natural and man-made catastrophes.