Yacine Mokhtari

Université Laval, Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies du numérique

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Yacine Mokhtari is a researcher at the forefront of non-destructive evaluation (NDE), specializing in advanced thermographic inspection techniques. His work centers on integrating robotics with active infrared thermography to create dynamic, automated inspection systems for complex composite structures. Mokhtari’s major contributions include pioneering the use of 6-axis robots for line scan and flying line active IR thermography, enabling precise defect detection on curved and convex carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) specimens—a significant leap beyond traditional planar testing. His research on robotic eddy current thermography (ECT) further expands NDE capabilities by combining inductive excitation with thermal imaging to detect subsurface discontinuities in conductive materials. Mokhtari has also explored sustainable materials, modeling the impact and post-failure evaluation of sugarcane bagasse particleboards, demonstrating the versatility of his methods. With his most cited paper garnering 20 citations, his work is steadily gaining recognition for bridging robotics, thermal imaging, and materials science. By automating inspection processes, Mokhtari’s research promises faster, more reliable quality control for aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries, making him a notable figure in the evolution of intelligent NDE systems.