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Michael Levi is a leading figure in observational cosmology, whose work is central to understanding the accelerating expansion of the universe. As the Director of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), Levi has spearheaded one of the most ambitious Stage-IV ground-based surveys ever undertaken. His key contributions include the first detection of the baryon acoustic oscillation (BAO) signal from early DESI data, a landmark achievement that used an initial sample of over 260,000 luminous red galaxies to probe the universe’s large-scale structure. This work, published in 2023 and already garnering 37 citations, demonstrates his ability to deliver high-impact results from cutting-edge instrumentation. Levi’s leadership has been instrumental in transforming DESI from a concept into a powerful observatory that is now mapping tens of millions of galaxies and quasars. His research not only refines our measurements of dark energy but also sets the stage for future cosmological discoveries. For students and researchers, Levi exemplifies how bold experimental vision can unlock the secrets of cosmic evolution.