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Koshy Varghese is a leading figure in construction automation and robotics, whose work has fundamentally shaped how technology is integrated into the built environment. His research centers on automated path planning for construction manipulators, the application of genetic algorithms to complex construction tasks, and the broader advancement of robotics in infrastructure projects. A landmark contribution is his 1999 paper on "Path Planning of Construction Manipulators Using Genetic Algorithms" (10 citations), which pioneered the use of evolutionary computation to solve intricate spatial problems on construction sites. Varghese’s impact is most evident in his leadership of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), where he served as editor for the 2021 (28 citations) and 2022 (32 citations) proceedings, as well as the 2014 ISARC volume (10 citations). These proceedings have become essential references for researchers worldwide. Notably, his work challenges the assumption that automation is less critical in emerging economies like India, arguing instead that massive infrastructure scale demands robotic solutions. With a career spanning decades, Varghese continues to drive the field forward, inspiring a new generation of engineers to reimagine construction through the lens of intelligent automation.