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Emil T. Jonasson is a leading researcher in robotics for extreme environments, with a primary focus on nuclear decommissioning, fusion reactor maintenance, and remote operations in hazardous settings. His work addresses the critical challenge of enabling safe, autonomous, and semi-autonomous operations where human access is impossible due to radiation, high temperatures, or confined spaces. Jonasson’s major contributions include pioneering robot-assisted glovebox teleoperation for nuclear industry tasks (47 citations), developing modular robotic systems for unstructured extreme environments (39 citations), and advancing sensor fusion techniques—specifically comparing and integrating LIDAR, vision, and depth cameras for mobile robot localization in nuclear facilities (13 citations). He is also recognized for his work on large-scale outdoor scene reconstruction and correction, as well as reconstructing the JET fusion reactor using LIDAR-vision fusion. His research has practical implications for reducing human radiation exposure and improving remote maintenance efficiency. With over 120 total citations across his most-cited works, Jonasson’s innovations in sensor fusion, modular robotics, and human-robot interfaces are shaping the future of autonomous operations in the nuclear and energy sectors.