Publications
A General Method for Pre-flight Preparation in Data Collection for UAV-based Bridge Inspection
Authors: P. Almasi, Y. Xiao, R. Premadasa, J. Boyle, D. Jauregui, Z. Wan, Q. Zhang
Drones • 2024
Introduces a comprehensive framework to standardize UAV-based bridge inspection preparation workflows.
CFTrack: Advanced Diagnostic, Monitoring, and Tracking Device for Cystic Fibrosis Care
Authors: R. Premadasa, Z. Wan, P. Almasi, K. Barri, H. Zhang, P. Jiao, Q. Zhang
ACS Sensors • 2024
Presents a device that delivers real-time monitoring and diagnostics to enhance cystic fibrosis patient care.
A Review of Developments and Challenges of Preflight Preparation for Data Collection of UAV-based Infrastructure Inspection
Authors: P. Almasi, R. Premadasa, S. Rouhbakhsh, Y. Xiao, Z. Wan, Q. Zhang
Current Trends in Civil & Structural Engineering • 2024
Surveys recent advancements and outstanding challenges in UAV preflight preparation for infrastructure assessment.
Optimum Design of Castellated Beams Using Four Recently Developed Meta-heuristic Algorithms
Authors: A. Kaveh, P. Almasi, A. Khodagholi
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering • 2023
Evaluates modern meta-heuristic optimization techniques for the efficient design of castellated beams.
Investigation of UAS Platform and Personnel Development and Preparation through Lab and Site Testing
Authors: P. Almasi, Q. Zhang, S. Zhang
USDOT, Report Number: R923070 • 2024
Details testing and training approaches to advance UAS platforms and personnel readiness for field deployment.