Papers
10
Total Citations
95
H-Index
5
About
Georg Mauer is a pioneering researcher whose work bridges advanced manufacturing, robotics, and nuclear fuel fabrication. His primary research areas include thermal spray technologies for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), autonomous robotic systems for hazardous environments, and remote manufacturing processes for nuclear transmuter fuels. Mauer's most impactful contribution is his 2016 study on manufacturing high-performance SOFCs using atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) and plasma spray-physical vapor deposition (PS-PVD), which has garnered 46 citations and advanced clean energy production. He also developed a vision-based autonomous robot control system for pick-and-place operations in ionizing radiation environments, addressing a critical challenge in nuclear facilities where conventional sensors degrade. His early work on an end-effector-based imaging proximity sensor (11 citations) laid groundwork for non-contact surface contour detection. Mauer's notable achievements include leading the design and evaluation of robotic processes for fuel fabrication, as documented in multiple reports for transmutation systems, and contributing to process reliability monitoring of cascaded plasma spray torches. His research has significant implications for sustainable energy, nuclear waste management, and robotics in extreme conditions, making him a key figure in applied engineering innovation.
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Top Papers
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- 2Vision-based autonomous robot control for pick and place operations13 citations · 2009
- 3An end‐effector based imaging proximity sensor11 citations · 1989
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- 5Design and Evaluation of Processes for Fuel Fabrication5 citations · 2002
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- 8Design and Virtual Testing of Robotic Assembly Processes for Hot Cells3 citations · 2004
- 9Mobile Robot Design in an Introductory Engineering Course2 citations · 2007
- 10Flexible PC-Based Robot Controller2 citations · 1989