Raafat Aburukba

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Raafat Aburukba is a leading researcher in smart systems, artificial intelligence, and disaster management technologies. His work focuses on integrating autonomous systems—particularly Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), robotics, and AI—to enhance emergency response and infrastructure resilience. His most-cited paper, "Roles of UAVs, Robots, and AI in Earthquake Disaster Management" (2025), provides a comprehensive framework for deploying these technologies in post-earthquake scenarios, addressing critical challenges in search-and-rescue, damage assessment, and logistics. This work has already garnered early citations, reflecting its timely relevance to global disaster preparedness. Beyond this, Aburukba has made significant contributions to smart city infrastructure, cloud computing, and IoT-based resource optimization, with his research widely referenced in engineering and computer science literature. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical AI models with real-world deployment, making his work essential for students and practitioners in robotics, emergency management, and autonomous systems. Aburukba’s ongoing projects continue to shape how intelligent technologies can save lives and rebuild communities in the wake of natural disasters.