Vineet Upadhyay
Papers
4
Total Citations
42
H-Index
4
About
Vineet Upadhyay is a leading researcher at the intersection of underwater robotics and marine structural health monitoring. His work focuses on developing autonomous systems—specifically Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)—to inspect and assess critical submerged infrastructure. Upadhyay’s major contributions include the design and motion control of the AUV *Amogh* (18 citations), a platform for autonomous oceanographic exploration and bathymetric surveys. He has pioneered the use of ROV-deployed non-destructive testing techniques, such as pulsed eddy current methods, to estimate the thickness and structural integrity of marine assets like quay walls, dams, and bridges. His 2022 study on assessing submerged concrete structures (14 citations) directly addresses the growing risk of catastrophic failures in ageing port and harbor infrastructure. By combining quantitative NDT with underwater vehicle deployment, Upadhyay’s work enables safer, more efficient inspections in harsh environments like the North Sea coast. His research is vital for preventing disasters in civil and maritime engineering, offering practical solutions for the long-term maintenance of our coastal and inland waterway assets.
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Top Papers
- 1Design and motion control of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, Amogh18 citations · 2015
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