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Telmo G. Santos is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing, specializing in wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), non-destructive testing (NDT), and human-robot collaboration. His most impactful contribution is the development of Hot Forging WAAM (HF-WAAM), a novel process that applies in-situ viscoplastic deformation immediately after deposition, enabling recrystallization and superior material properties—a breakthrough cited 166 times. Santos also pioneered an innovative inline inspection system for automobile laser welds using eddy current testing (ECT), achieving 28 citations by detecting surface and subsurface defects autonomously with robotic integration. His recent work on deep learning frameworks for controlling work sequences in collaborative human-robot assembly processes (16 citations) addresses key inefficiencies in HRC by moving beyond gesture-based interaction. Additionally, his 2024 study on a robotic cell for HF-WAAM, including vibration analysis and process parameter optimization, demonstrates his commitment to practical, high-quality manufacturing solutions. With a career marked by cross-disciplinary innovation—from additive manufacturing to NDT and robotics—Santos has established himself as a pivotal figure in smart manufacturing, driving efficiency, quality, and automation in industrial processes.