Krishnan Balasubramaniam
Mississippi State University, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
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Total Citations
99
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About
Krishnan Balasubramaniam is a leading authority in non-destructive evaluation (NDE), with a career dedicated to advancing structural health monitoring and inspection technologies. His research spans ultrasonic guided waves, electromagnetic techniques, and underwater robotics, focusing on the integrity of critical infrastructure. A key contribution is the development of Higher Order Modes Cluster (HOMC) guided waves for detecting corrosion in the annular plate region of above-ground storage tanks—a vital need for the oil and gas industry, with his 2009 paper on this topic garnering 33 citations. He has also pioneered quantitative NDE methods for submerged concrete structures, deploying techniques from remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to assess marine assets like ports, dams, and bridges. His work on pulsed eddy current thickness estimation for marine structures (2021, 5 citations) and ROV-based inspection of quay walls along the North Sea coast (2022, 5 citations) addresses urgent challenges in aging infrastructure. With foundational contributions like his 1996 paper on ultrasonic characterization of thick composites (42 citations), Balasubramaniam’s research has direct impact on safety and maintenance in civil, marine, and energy sectors, making him a pivotal figure in modern NDE.
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