Vikram Pakrashi
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Dr. Vikram Pakrashi is a leading researcher in structural health monitoring, renewable energy infrastructure, and autonomous inspection systems. His work focuses on the operations and maintenance (O&M) of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs), where he has pioneered the use of multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for inspecting these complex structures in harsh marine environments. His highly cited 2024 review on this topic (52 citations) synthesizes critical trends in UAV-based inspection, addressing challenges like high-altitude access, wave-induced motion, and cost reduction—since O&M can account for over 30% of FOWT lifecycle expenses. Dr. Pakrashi’s contributions have advanced the reliability and safety of offshore wind energy, directly impacting the transition to sustainable power. His work is widely recognized for bridging robotics, structural engineering, and renewable energy, with his papers collectively garnering hundreds of citations. A professor at University College Dublin, he also leads interdisciplinary projects on vibration-based damage detection and smart infrastructure, making him a key figure in developing resilient, cost-effective energy systems for the future.
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