Zachary Cook

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Zachary Cook is a leading researcher in the integration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for environmental radiation sensing and mapping. His work centers on developing autonomous, swarm-based platforms for low-altitude radiological surveys, with a focus on creating compact, high-resolution radiation sensors that can be deployed as plug-and-play components on small and medium-scale drones. Cook’s major contributions include pioneering the use of UAS swarms for radiative contour mapping, enabling rapid, precise, and safe detection of radiation fields in inaccessible or hazardous areas. His most cited paper, “Low-altitude contour mapping of radiation fields using UAS swarm” (2019, 20 citations), demonstrates a novel approach to real-time spatial radiation mapping, while his foundational work on plug-and-play sensor components (2018, 8 citations) has streamlined the integration of CZT detectors into aerial platforms. With a growing citation impact, Cook’s research is instrumental in advancing nuclear safety, environmental monitoring, and emergency response technologies, positioning him as a key innovator at the intersection of robotics and radiation detection.