Momchil Vasilev
Papers
18
Total Citations
449
H-Index
12
About
Momchil Vasilev is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, non-destructive evaluation (NDE), and advanced manufacturing, with particular expertise in automated inspection systems for welding and additive manufacturing. His work has been instrumental in developing intelligent, sensor-enabled robotic platforms that bring real-time quality assurance to industrial fabrication processes, directly addressing the demands of Industry 4.0. Vasilev's most influential contribution — an ultrasonic phased array inspection study of Wire + Arc Additive Manufactured (WAAM) components with intentionally embedded defects — has garnered 78 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in in-process NDE for metal additive manufacturing. His broader research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on deploying ultrasonic and eddy current techniques through collaborative robotic systems, enabling defect detection during — rather than after — the manufacturing process. Notably, his work on in-process calibration and adaptive welding frameworks has advanced the reliability and repeatability essential for industrial adoption. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 370 across his top ten papers, Vasilev's research has resonated strongly within the engineering community. His contributions are particularly significant for high-stakes sectors such as nuclear and aerospace, where component integrity is non-negotiable and early defect detection can prevent costly failures.
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- 6Automated Real-Time Eddy Current Array Inspection of Nuclear Assets31 citations · 2022
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