Fariba Khodayar

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Dr. Fariba Khodayar is a leading researcher in non-destructive evaluation (NDE), specializing in the thermographic inspection of advanced composite materials. Her work focuses on the critical challenge of automating and optimizing the detection of defects in large-scale carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) structures, which are vital in aerospace and automotive industries. Dr. Khodayar’s major contributions lie in advancing robotized line scan thermography, a technique that enables rapid, high-resolution inspection of complex geometries. Her seminal 2017 paper, which has garnered 77 citations, established a foundational framework for optimizing this inspection method, systematically addressing parameters like scanning speed and heat source configuration to maximize defect detectability. She further refined these principles in her 2018 follow-up study (22 citations), providing a detailed parameter optimization protocol specifically for CFRP composites. By bridging the gap between laboratory NDE techniques and practical, industrial-scale deployment, Dr. Khodayar’s research directly enhances quality control and safety in manufacturing. Her work is essential reading for engineers and researchers seeking to implement reliable, automated inspection solutions for next-generation lightweight materials.