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Abolfazl Ranjbar is an astronomer and engineer at the forefront of next-generation robotic observatories. His primary research focuses on the design, construction, and automation of large-aperture telescopes, with a particular emphasis on fully robotic systems optimized for time-domain astrophysics. Ranjbar’s major contribution lies in his pivotal role within the New Robotic Telescope (NRT) project—an international collaboration to build a 4-meter fully robotic telescope at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory (ORM) in La Palma. His work addresses the complex engineering challenges of creating a large, autonomous facility that can rapidly respond to transient celestial events without human intervention. While his most-cited paper, “The 4m New Robotic Telescope Project: An Updated Report” (2021), has garnered 2 citations, its significance extends beyond raw numbers; it serves as a critical status report for a transformative instrument poised to revolutionize time-domain astronomy. Ranjbar’s efforts are instrumental in bridging the gap between traditional observatory operations and the future of fully autonomous, high-cadence sky surveys, making him a key figure in the next generation of robotic astronomy.