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Christian Boller is a leading figure in structural health monitoring (SHM) and non-destructive evaluation (NDE), with a focused expertise on the ageing management of civil infrastructure. His major contributions center on developing multi-sensor and automated robotic systems to assess the condition of reinforced concrete structures, particularly bridges. Boller’s work addresses the critical challenge of quantifying the remaining life of ageing infrastructure, moving beyond traditional visual inspections. His research integrates unmanned robot systems for building inspection, enabling safer and more reliable condition assessments in hard-to-reach areas. With his most cited paper, "Approaching the assessment of ageing bridge infrastructure" (2015, 10 citations), he has helped establish a framework for life cycle management in the face of deteriorating assets. Boller’s impact is evident in his pioneering efforts to fuse SHM with automated NDE, providing a data-driven basis for prognosis. His achievements include advancing the use of multi-sensor systems for real-world infrastructure, making him a key voice in the preservation of national bridge stocks.