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Binod Bhattarai is a key figure in modern observational astrophysics, best known for his instrumental role in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey V (SDSS-V), the first all-sky, multiepoch, optical-to-infrared spectroscopic survey. His research centers on large-scale spectroscopic surveys, galaxy evolution, and the development of cutting-edge astronomical instrumentation. Bhattarai’s most cited work, the 2025 paper “Sloan Digital Sky Survey. V. Pioneering Panoptic Spectroscopy” (25 citations), details how SDSS-V is mapping the sky with multiobject spectroscopy across both hemispheres, using the 2.5 m Sloan Foundation Telescope and other facilities. This contribution is foundational for understanding the Milky Way’s structure, black hole growth, and the cosmic web. Beyond this landmark paper, Bhattarai has advanced techniques for processing massive spectroscopic datasets, enabling discoveries in stellar and galactic astrophysics. His work has already garnered significant attention, with his top-cited paper serving as a cornerstone for future survey science. For students and researchers, Bhattarai exemplifies how ambitious, collaborative projects can transform our view of the universe, and his ongoing efforts continue to shape the next generation of astronomical surveys.