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Edward Gregson is a pioneering researcher in marine robotics and autonomous underwater systems, with a focus on heterogeneous multi-robot collaboration, situational awareness, and persistent ocean observation. His work addresses some of the most challenging problems in maritime operations, including the autonomous inspection of unresponsive floating targets and long-duration under-ice monitoring. Gregson's most influential contribution, "Collaboration of Heterogeneous Marine Robots Toward Multidomain Sensing and Situational Awareness on Partially Submerged Targets" (2022, 29 citations), demonstrates how coordinated teams of aerial, surface, and underwater robots can collaboratively build comprehensive situational awareness around floating structures — a capability with significant implications for search and rescue, maritime security, and environmental monitoring. This work builds on his earlier 2019 study (18 citations) establishing foundational methods for multidomain target characterization using collaborative robot teams. His research into intelligent subsea lander networks further underscores his commitment to enabling truly persistent autonomous ocean observation, particularly in challenging polar and under-ice environments. By bridging robotics, ocean sensing, and autonomous systems, Gregson's contributions are helping to redefine how humanity monitors and interacts with the world's most inaccessible marine environments, making his work essential reading for researchers in marine autonomy and ocean technology.