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A. Majczyna is a key contributor to the "Pi of the Sky" project, a pioneering system of robotic, wide-field telescopes designed to hunt for short-timescale astrophysical phenomena. Her research focuses on the detection of prompt optical emissions from Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs), as well as the search for novae and other transient events. Majczyna’s work has been instrumental in developing and deploying the "Pi of the Sky" detectors, which autonomously monitor large fractions of the sky with high temporal resolution. Her most cited paper, a general overview of the system (2009, 15 citations), established the framework for this ambitious sky-monitoring effort. She has also contributed to expanding the project’s reach, with telescopes in both Spain and Chile, and has explored novel applications such as the detection and identification of space debris. Through her efforts, Majczyna has helped push the boundaries of real-time optical astronomy, enabling the capture of elusive, millisecond-scale cosmic events. Her work remains vital for understanding the most energetic explosions in the universe.