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Fernando Moreu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of structural health monitoring (SHM), robotics, and smart sensing technologies, with a particular focus on developing innovative solutions for aging civil and transportation infrastructure. His work addresses one of modern engineering's most pressing challenges: automating and improving the condition assessment of large-scale structures such as railroad bridges, roadways, and geological formations. Moreu has made significant contributions through his development of remote tap-testing methodologies, deploying aerial and ground-based robotic systems to assess structural integrity in ways that are safer and more efficient than traditional inspection methods. His 2023 roadmap paper on next-generation SHM measurement technologies has already garnered 73 citations, reflecting his influence in shaping the field's future directions. His pioneering application of drones for railroad bridge inspection, machine learning for rockfall hazard detection, and augmented reality interfaces for real-time structural control demonstrate a remarkably interdisciplinary vision. Particularly notable is Moreu's commitment to human-centered engineering — bridging advanced sensing, robotics, and intuitive visualization tools to make structural monitoring accessible and actionable. His body of work represents a compelling push toward smarter, safer, and more resilient infrastructure systems.