Alvin Miranda

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Alvin Miranda is a leading researcher in nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and structural health monitoring (SHM), with a specific focus on integrating robotic platforms with advanced ultrasonic techniques for aerospace applications. His work centers on the development of autonomous inspection systems that employ Lamb wave-based methods to detect and map damage in composite and metallic aircraft structures. Miranda’s major contributions include pioneering the use of frontier exploration algorithms for Lamb wave mapping of plate structures, a technique that substantially improves the efficiency and coverage of automated inspections. His 2020 paper on this topic has garnered 31 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. Additionally, his 2019 work on a mobile robotic platform for inspecting aircraft surfaces using Lamb waves addresses the critical challenge of identifying failure modes in composites that are invisible to the naked eye. By combining robotics with guided wave ultrasonics, Miranda is advancing the next generation of smart, autonomous NDT systems that can seamlessly integrate into daily aerospace operations, enhancing both safety and maintenance efficiency.