Nico Avdelidis

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Nico Avdelidis is a leading figure in non-destructive testing (NDT) and structural health monitoring, with a particular focus on aerospace applications. His research bridges advanced sensor technologies, thermography, and robotics to solve critical inspection challenges in complex engineering systems. Avdelidis has made major contributions to the development of automated inspection systems for aircraft, notably pioneering robotic solutions for wing fuel tank inspection—a notoriously hazardous and difficult task due to confined spaces and complex internal structures. His work on thermographic data processing and defect detection has been widely adopted, earning him over 3,000 citations across his career. Among his notable achievements, Avdelidis has led numerous European research projects integrating AI and robotics into NDT, and his publications are foundational references in the field. His 2021 paper on robotic system design for wing fuel tank inspection, though early in citation impact, exemplifies his forward-looking approach to safety and efficiency in aviation maintenance. For students and researchers, Avdelidis’s work represents the cutting edge of automated, intelligent inspection systems that are transforming how we ensure the integrity of critical infrastructure.