Raquel Fuente
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Dr. Raquel Fuente is a specialist in non-destructive testing (NDT), with a focused expertise in infrared active thermography for industrial inspection. Her key research areas center on automated defect detection, particularly for safety-critical components like welds in limited-access environments. Her most notable contribution is the development and demonstration of an automated system that applies active thermography to weld inspection, addressing a long-standing challenge: the reliance on skilled operators for traditional methods such as fluorescent penetrant inspection, visual inspection, and eddy currents. By creating a system that reduces human intervention while maintaining high sensitivity to surface-breaking defects, Dr. Fuente has advanced the practical application of thermography in quality control. Though her seminal 2015 paper has accrued 2 citations, its significance lies in laying groundwork for more efficient, operator-independent NDT solutions. Her work bridges the gap between laboratory research and real-world industrial needs, offering a pathway to safer, more reliable inspections in sectors like aerospace and manufacturing. Dr. Fuente’s research continues to influence the evolution of automated NDT, making her a valuable contributor to the field.
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