Rafael Santana Queiroz
Universidade Federal da Bahia, Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial
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About
Rafael Santana Queiroz is a researcher at the forefront of non-destructive testing (NDT) and advanced manufacturing, with a particular focus on underwater structural integrity and soft robotics. His most impactful work, "Development and fusion of NDT classifiers for defect detection on underwater structures" (2024, 12 citations), pioneers the fusion of multiple NDT classifiers to enhance the reliability of defect detection in challenging subsea environments—a critical contribution to offshore infrastructure safety. In parallel, Queiroz has made significant strides in soft robotics through his comprehensive literature review on additive manufacturing (2023, 3 citations), which systematically maps the fabrication techniques, applications, and industrial-scale machines enabling soft robots to navigate confined spaces and uneven terrain alongside humans. This work bridges a crucial gap between emerging soft robotic capabilities and practical manufacturing scalability. His research uniquely combines sensor fusion methodologies with cutting-edge fabrication technologies, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach that addresses real-world inspection and automation challenges. With a growing citation record and work published in 2023–2024, Queiroz is establishing himself as a rising voice in the integration of NDT and additive manufacturing for next-generation robotic systems.
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