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A. Parkhomenko is a leading figure in the development and operation of the MASTER (Mobile Astronomical System of Telescope-Robots) global network of robotic optical telescopes. His primary research areas encompass time-domain astrophysics, including the prompt optical emission of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), gravitational wave follow-up observations, and wide-field sky surveys. Parkhomenko’s major contribution is the design, construction, and algorithmic orchestration of the MASTER-II network, which enables a unique all-sky survey reaching a limiting magnitude of 19-20 in a single night. This capability is critical for addressing fundamental problems such as the search for dark energy. His work has had a profound impact, with his most-cited paper, “Master Robotic Net” (2010), garnering 204 citations. Notably, Parkhomenko led the first optical follow-up observations of the gravitational wave source GW150914, a landmark achievement in multi-messenger astronomy. He has also pioneered optical polarization observations with the robotic net, further expanding its scientific utility. Through his efforts, Parkhomenko has established a world-class facility that is essential for rapid-response astrophysics.