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Ping Tang is a leading researcher in the field of robotic non-destructive testing (NDT), with a primary focus on the inspection of critical pressure infrastructure. His work centers on developing specialized robotic systems for inspecting pressure pipelines and spherical storage tanks, addressing the significant challenge of accessing these often overhead or buried assets. Tang’s major contributions include pioneering a novel robot-based system for in-pipe ultrasonic inspection, a method that has become foundational for ensuring the integrity of pressure pipelines. He has also advanced the field with a wall-climbing robot designed for Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) inspection of welding seams on spherical tanks, directly impacting safety in the petroleum and liquefied natural gas industries. Beyond robotics, Tang has explored smart materials, creating a sensitive humidity-responsive actuator from graphene oxide and biopolymer nanofibers, demonstrating a versatile research portfolio. With his most cited work, "A New Robot-Based System for In-Pipe Ultrasonic Inspection of Pressure Pipelines," accumulating 13 citations, Tang’s research is recognized for its practical, high-impact applications in industrial safety and infrastructure maintenance.
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