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Luca Belsito is a leading researcher in the intersection of robotics, non-destructive evaluation (NDE), and structural health monitoring, with a primary focus on the automated inspection of concrete infrastructure. His major contributions lie in developing novel sensor systems and robotic platforms for assessing critical civil structures. Belsito pioneered the use of autonomous and semi-autonomous aerial robots for in-situ structural assessment, most notably demonstrated in his highly cited 2017 work on a complete robotic system for tunnel inspection (99 citations). He has advanced the field by integrating specialized micro-opto-mechanical sensors (MOMS) and acoustic transducers onto these robotic platforms, enabling precise, contactless measurements of crack depth and width—parameters vital for structural integrity. His 2025 paper on semi-autonomous ultrasonic crack depth assessment further solidifies this trajectory. By replacing dangerous manual inspections with robotic systems, Belsito’s work directly enhances safety and efficiency in infrastructure maintenance. His innovative combination of micro-sensors and aerial robotics represents a significant leap forward in automated civil engineering diagnostics.