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H. Rowshandel is a specialist in non-destructive testing (NDT) and autonomous robotic inspection systems, with a particular focus on railway infrastructure integrity. Their research centers on the detection and characterization of rolling contact fatigue (RCF) cracks in rails — a critical safety concern driven by the increasing demands of heavier axle loads and higher train speeds on modern rail networks. Rowshandel's most significant contributions lie in advancing the application of Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM) sensor technology within automated robotic frameworks. By integrating intelligent systems with mechanized inspection platforms, their work has helped move rail inspection beyond the limitations of high-speed scanning vehicles, which often require costly manual re-inspection by expert operators. Their 2011 paper on robotic NDT of RCF cracks stands as their most cited work, accumulating 22 citations, with further publications from 2011 to 2014 collectively adding over 40 additional citations across the field. Notably, Rowshandel's research bridges robotics, sensor engineering, and railway safety, delivering systems capable of autonomously locating, scanning, and characterizing subsurface crack dimensions with greater precision and reliability. This body of work represents a meaningful step toward smarter, more dependable rail maintenance practices.