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Amir Sadjadpour is a leading figure in the design and construction of next-generation astronomical observatories, with a primary focus on the structural systems of extremely large telescopes. His most significant contribution is his leadership role in the preliminary design of the Telescope Structure System (STR) for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), a landmark project poised to revolutionize ground-based astronomy. Sadjadpour was instrumental when the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) assumed responsibility for the TMT STR in 2012, engaging Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) to advance the preliminary design work. His 2014 overview paper, which has garnered 13 citations, details the engineering challenges and solutions for supporting the TMT’s massive 30-meter primary mirror and its optical systems. This work represents a critical step in enabling the TMT’s unprecedented light-gathering power and image sharpness. Sadjadpour’s expertise in telescope structure engineering is foundational to the TMT project, helping to transform the ambitious concept of a thirty-meter telescope into a tangible, buildable reality that will drive astronomical discovery for decades.