Miguel Serrano

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Miguel Serrano is a researcher at the forefront of autonomous systems for public health and environmental safety. His work centers on the intersection of robotics, sensor integration, and intelligent disinfection technologies, with a particular focus on combating airborne and surface-borne pathogens. Serrano’s most notable contribution is the development of a dynamic UV-C irradiation mapping system for autonomous environment disinfection, a breakthrough directly responding to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This work, published in 2022 and garnering 10 citations, demonstrates how mobile robots can generate real-time, adaptive disinfection plans that maximize pathogen inactivation while minimizing energy use and human exposure. By integrating environmental sensing with path planning, Serrano’s approach ensures that high-risk surfaces are treated with precision, moving beyond static or manual methods. His research not only addresses an urgent global health crisis but also establishes a framework for future autonomous sanitation in hospitals, public transit, and workplaces. Serrano’s work is a compelling example of how robotics can be rapidly deployed to meet pressing societal needs, offering scalable, data-driven solutions for a safer built environment.