Navneeth P Sagar

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

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Navneeth P Sagar is a rising researcher at the intersection of civil infrastructure and intelligent automation, with a primary focus on structural health monitoring (SHM) and the application of computer vision and the Internet of Things (IoT) to civil engineering. His most-cited work, "Computer Vision and IoT-Enabled Robotic Platform for Automated Crack Detection in Road and Bridges" (2023, 9 citations), addresses a critical gap in SHM by replacing costly, error-prone manual inspections with an automated, robotic platform. This contribution demonstrates a practical, scalable solution for detecting surface cracks in roads and bridges, significantly improving both efficiency and accuracy. By integrating computer vision algorithms with IoT sensors, Sagar’s research paves the way for smarter, more resilient infrastructure management. His work is particularly notable for its direct applicability to aging civil structures, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional sensor-based monitoring. As an early-career researcher, Sagar’s innovative approach to merging robotics and data-driven diagnostics positions him as a promising contributor to the future of automated infrastructure assessment and maintenance.