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Armando Gil de Paz is a leading figure in astronomical instrumentation, whose work has been pivotal in advancing spectroscopic capabilities for ground-based observatories. His primary research focuses on the design, development, and commissioning of cutting-edge spectrographs, most notably MEGARA, the future optical Integral Field Unit (IFU) and Multi-Object Spectrograph (MOS) for the 10.4-meter Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC). Gil de Paz has made major contributions to the technical realization of MEGARA, including its optical design, high-precision alignment systems for fiber and microlens assemblies, and sub-aperture stitching interferometry for large optical surfaces. His work on the robotic positioners and fiber alignment for the MOS mode, detailed in papers with 7 and 6 citations respectively, has been critical to the instrument’s successful commissioning in 2017. With over 43 citations across his most-cited works, Gil de Paz’s efforts have enabled medium-to-high resolution spectroscopy (R ~ 5600–17000) across multiple observing modes, solidifying MEGARA as a flagship instrument for the GTC. His achievements reflect a deep commitment to pushing the boundaries of observational astronomy through innovative engineering.