Luca Zanotti Fragonara

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Luca Zanotti Fragonara is a leading researcher in non-destructive evaluation (NDE) and structural health monitoring, with a primary focus on aerospace composite materials. His major contributions lie in developing advanced, sensor-fusion methodologies that dramatically improve the detection of damage in aircraft structures. Notably, his 2021 work on combining infrared thermography with phased-array ultrasonic techniques achieved a breakthrough in speed, accuracy, and reliability for composite inspection, garnering 15 citations. Dr. Zanotti Fragonara is also a key figure in autonomous inspection and repair systems. As a core contributor to the H2020 CompInnova project, he helped pioneer a novel robotic platform capable of autonomously inspecting and repairing damage in aeronautical composites, as detailed in his 2018 publications (12 and 6 citations). His work directly addresses critical industry needs for faster, more reliable maintenance of lightweight composite airframes. By integrating imaging techniques with robotics, he is shaping the future of automated aerospace maintenance, reducing human error and downtime while enhancing flight safety. His research is essential reading for anyone interested in smart NDE, sensor fusion, and the next generation of autonomous aircraft maintenance.