Cunjian Miao

Hangzhou Special Equipment Inspection and Research Institute

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Cunjian Miao is a leading researcher in the field of robotic non-destructive evaluation (NDE), with a primary focus on the in-pipe inspection of critical pressure pipelines. His work directly addresses the pressing industrial challenge of inspecting pipelines that are often buried underground or mounted overhead, where traditional external access is impossible. Miao’s major contributions lie in the development of novel robotic systems and advanced ultrasonic techniques tailored for navigating and assessing the interior of these complex structures. His pioneering 2017 paper, "A New Robot-Based System for In-Pipe Ultrasonic Inspection of Pressure Pipelines," which has garnered 13 citations, details a complete robotic platform engineered to carry ultrasonic sensors through pipelines, enabling the detection of corrosion and wall thinning. Building on this, his highly cited follow-up work, "Ultrasonic Inspection Technique for Inside Pressurized Pipe Elbows" (5 citations), specifically tackles the challenging geometry of pipe elbows—a common and severe corrosion hotspot. By integrating traditional ultrasound and phased array technology, Miao has advanced the long-term reliability and safety of energy and industrial infrastructure, establishing himself as a key innovator in automated pipeline integrity management.