Bridge and Heavy Vehicle Monitoring – The Next Frontier

Dr Govinda Pandey is an internationally recognised industry thought leader in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), known for bridging advanced research with real-world infrastructure delivery. He is the Chairman of Rockfield Technologies, an Adjunct Professor at James Cook University and a Fellow of Engineers Australia, with over 25 years of experience spanning academia, consulting, construction and technology-led engineering practice. Govinda has led and advised SHM programs on major bridges, transport corridors, and critical infrastructure projects across Australia and internationally, helping asset owners transition to data-driven, risk-informed decision making. A strong advocate for knowledge ecosystems, Govinda actively collaborates with leading universities, industry partners, and governments worldwide. He is a frequent invited speaker at international conferences and premier academic institutions and regularly contributes to shaping industry thinking on innovation, resilience, and infrastructure digitisation. Govinda is also on TMR Specialist Technical Services Panel for bridge assessment.

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