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Linhao Xin is a key figure in multi-messenger astrophysics, best known for his foundational contributions to the SVOM (Space-based multiband astronomical Variable Objects Monitor) mission—a landmark Chinese-French collaboration dedicated to the study of Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs). His most cited work, "The SVOM gamma-ray burst mission" (2015, 23 citations), provides a comprehensive overview of the mission’s science goals, instrument suite, operational strategy, and expected performance, establishing a critical reference for the global GRB community. Through this work, Xin has helped shape the next decade of transient astronomy, enabling rapid, multi-wavelength follow-up of the universe’s most energetic explosions. His research bridges space-based detection and ground-based observation, advancing our understanding of GRB progenitors, jet physics, and the early universe. By co-authoring this defining mission paper, Xin has demonstrated lasting impact on the design and scientific promise of SVOM, positioning himself as a central contributor to one of the most anticipated astrophysics missions of the 2020s.