George Sotiriadis

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George Sotiriadis is a leading researcher in autonomous systems for aerospace maintenance, with a core focus on the non-destructive inspection and repair of aircraft composite structures. His work addresses a critical challenge in modern aviation: the need for reliable, efficient, and automated methods to detect and fix damage in lightweight composite materials. Sotiriadis’s major contributions are centered on the development of novel robotic platforms that integrate advanced sensing technologies, such as combined infrared thermography, to perform autonomous inspections. His pioneering research, conducted within the framework of the H2020 CompInnova project, has laid the groundwork for a paradigm shift from manual, time-consuming inspections to rapid, robot-driven processes. His most cited paper, "Autonomous Inspection and Repair of Aircraft Composite Structures" (2018, 12 citations), and its companion work (6 citations) have been instrumental in demonstrating the feasibility of this approach, showcasing how a single robotic system can both identify and remediate damage. By pushing the boundaries of automation in aerospace maintenance, Sotiriadis is helping to reduce aircraft downtime, improve safety, and lower operational costs, making air travel more sustainable and efficient.