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Mohammad Heggo is a researcher at the forefront of robotic inspection for high-voltage energy infrastructure, specializing in the intersection of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and harsh electromagnetic environments. His work directly addresses the critical challenge of maintaining offshore High Voltage DC (HVDC) converter stations—the vital hubs of modern wind farms. Heggo’s major contribution lies in systematically evaluating how extreme electrostatic and magnetic fields impact the operation of UAV propulsion motors and avionics. Through his landmark series of papers, including "The Operation of UAV Propulsion Motors in the Presence of High External Magnetic Fields" (2021) and the two-part study on HVDC environments (2019), he has pioneered mitigation strategies that enable safe, remote aerial inspections. This research is essential for reducing costly downtime and improving the resilience of offshore electrical networks. With his most-cited works accumulating over 18 citations, Heggo is establishing a foundational framework for the next generation of autonomous condition monitoring, bridging the gap between robotics and high-power electrical systems. His work is a key reference for engineers seeking to deploy drones in the world’s most electromagnetically challenging industrial settings.