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Dr. Marcus Perry is pioneering the convergence of robotics, advanced materials, and structural health monitoring (SHM) to create the next generation of self-aware infrastructure. His research focuses on automating the inspection, repair, and long-term monitoring of concrete structures—a critical challenge for aging civil and aerospace systems. Perry’s most impactful contribution is the development of robotically deployed, self-sensing materials, such as metakaolin geopolymer and alkali-activated composites, which can simultaneously repair concrete and monitor its structural integrity through embedded sensors. His work on robotic spray coating for concrete monitoring (39 citations) and automated wireless strain gauge installation (5 citations) demonstrates a practical pathway toward scalable, autonomous SHM. His highly cited 2023 roadmap paper (73 citations) provides a comprehensive vision for measurement technologies in next-generation SHM systems. More recently, Perry has advanced robotic concrete inspection by integrating illumination-enhancement techniques to improve defect detection under variable field conditions. By merging materials science, robotics, and sensing, Dr. Perry is laying the groundwork for resilient, self-monitoring infrastructure that can detect damage before it becomes critical.