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William E. Jackson is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics and nondestructive evaluation (NDE), pioneering autonomous inspection systems for high-value manufacturing and critical infrastructure. His work centers on integrating depth-sensing cameras, force-torque sensors, and advanced ultrasonic technologies—including phased array and pulsed eddy current methods—into mobile robotic platforms. Jackson’s major contributions include developing a novel method for crawler positioning using onboard RGB-D cameras in self-similar environments, enabling quality assurance of feature-sparse components (9 citations). He also demonstrated the viability of UAV-based pulsed eddy current inspections for remote structural health monitoring (7 citations) and created a framework for mitigating camera errors during robotic ultrasonic inspections using force-torque sensors (6 citations). His optimized side-shifted PPM EMAT array for mobile robotic localization (6 citations) and teleoperated magnetic inspection platform for complex geometries further showcase his impact. With over 35 total citations across his most-cited works, Jackson is shaping the future of autonomous NDE, making inspections safer, faster, and more adaptable—critical for industries from aerospace to energy.