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David P. Bennett is a leading figure in gravitational microlensing, a powerful technique for detecting exoplanets and stellar remnants. His research focuses on the development and application of automated, real-time detection systems for microlensing events, enabling the rapid identification of subtle anomalies in light curves that reveal hidden celestial bodies. Bennett’s major contributions include pioneering the Automated Robotic Terrestrial Exoplanet Microlensing Search (ARTEMiS) system, which achieved the first automated real-time detection of a weak microlensing anomaly in the event OGLE-2008-BLG-510. This breakthrough demonstrated the feasibility of robotic telescopes in catching fleeting signals of brown dwarfs and binary stars. His work on binary microlensing, exemplified by the detailed analysis of OGLE-2015-BLG-0060, has advanced our understanding of stellar binary systems and their mass distributions. With over 25 citations on his most influential papers, Bennett’s innovations have significantly increased the efficiency and scope of microlensing surveys, contributing to the discovery of exoplanets and the characterization of dark, compact objects. His dedication to real-time, automated astronomy continues to shape the future of transient detection and exoplanet science.