Prabhu Rajagopal
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Total Citations
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About
Prabhu Rajagopal is a leading researcher at the intersection of bio-inspired robotics and non-destructive evaluation (NDE), with a particular focus on underwater and infrastructure inspection technologies. His work spans two compelling domains: the development of biomimetic underwater robots and the creation of advanced inspection systems for critical marine and civil infrastructure. In bio-robotics, Rajagopal has made significant contributions to understanding fish-like propulsion, most notably through his highly cited 2018 study on biomimetic caudal fin shapes for optimal propulsive efficiency (72 citations), and his investigations into flapping orientation effects on bio-inspired underwater robots. His impact in NDE is equally substantial, where he has pioneered the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) equipped with pulsed eddy current techniques and Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMATs) for structural integrity assessment. His work on assessing submerged concrete structures and quay walls addresses urgent safety concerns in aging port infrastructure, with applications in the North Sea and beyond. Rajagopal has also innovated in shape memory alloy-based flexible manipulators for miniature submersibles and robotic crawlers for pipeline inspection, demonstrating a rare ability to bridge fundamental research with practical, deployable solutions for real-world infrastructure challenges.
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- 1Analysis of biomimetic caudal fin shapes for optimal propulsive efficiency72 citations · 2018
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- 8Design and Development of a Shopping Assistance Robot2 citations · 2023
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