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A. Fragoso is a key figure in the development of cutting-edge astronomical instrumentation, with a primary focus on the design and construction of near-infrared (NIR) multi-object spectrographs for large telescopes. Their most significant contribution is to the EMIR instrument—the NIR multi-object imager-spectrograph for the 10-meter Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC). Fragoso’s work has been instrumental in guiding EMIR from its final design phase through fabrication, assembly, integration, and verification (AIV). This instrument, built by a consortium of Spanish and French institutions, is a critical tool for early scientific exploitation, enabling simultaneous spectroscopy of dozens of celestial objects. With their most-cited paper (2006) accumulating 27 citations, Fragoso’s impact is evident in the foundational role they played in delivering a world-class facility at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory. Their contributions ensure that EMIR will empower astronomers to study star formation, galaxy evolution, and the distant universe, marking Fragoso as a vital contributor to the next generation of ground-based astronomy.