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Mathivanan Durai is a researcher dedicated to ensuring the safety and longevity of critical infrastructure, with a primary focus on non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques for pipelines and storage tanks. His key research areas include magnetic flux leakage (MFL) testing, sensor array development, and laser-based inspection methods. Durai’s major contributions lie in advancing in-line inspection technologies for detecting defects in steel pipes and petrochemical storage tank floors, which are vital for preventing catastrophic failures in the oil, gas, and water industries. His work on a flexible giant magnetoresistance (GMR) sensor array, for instance, offers a novel approach for real-time, in-line defect detection. With his most-cited paper, "Analysis of Leakage in a Sustainable Water Pipeline Based on a Magnetic Flux Leakage Technique," garnering 18 citations, Durai has demonstrated significant impact in the field. His research not only addresses the practical challenges of pipeline maintenance but also contributes to sustainability by preventing resource loss and environmental damage. Through his innovative use of MFL and laser techniques, Durai is helping to build safer, more reliable systems for fluid transport.