Ramon Naves
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Ramon Naves is a leading figure in exoplanetary science, specializing in the detection, characterization, and ephemeris refinement of transiting exoplanets. His work bridges professional astronomy and citizen science, with a particular focus on ensuring the long-term viability of exoplanet follow-up studies. Naves’s most cited paper, "Original Research by Young Twinkle Students (ORBYTS): ephemeris refinement of transiting exoplanets" (2020, 36 citations), exemplifies his commitment to precision. In this work, he led a collaborative effort using a fully robotic ground-based telescope network, citizen astronomer observations, and data from the TESS mission to refine the transit times of exoplanets with large uncertainties or that had not been observed for over three years. This contribution is critical for planning future observations with facilities like the James Webb Space Telescope, as accurate ephemerides are essential for scheduling transit spectroscopy. Naves’s impact extends beyond his own research; he is a key advocate for integrating young students and amateur astronomers into professional-grade science, democratizing access to cutting-edge astrophysical research. His work has significantly improved the orbital knowledge of dozens of exoplanets, ensuring that the community can continue to study their atmospheres and properties for years to come.
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