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Irene Cruz-Gonzalez is a leading astrophysicist whose work centers on large-scale spectroscopic surveys and the evolution of galaxies. She is best known for her pivotal role in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey V (SDSS-V), a groundbreaking project that represents the first all-sky, multiepoch, optical-to-infrared spectroscopic survey. As a key contributor to this initiative, she has helped pioneer panoptic spectroscopy, enabling unprecedented mapping of the cosmos through multiobject spectroscopy (MOS) at telescopes in both hemispheres. Her most-cited paper, detailing SDSS-V’s innovative approach, has already garnered 25 citations since its 2025 publication, reflecting its immediate impact on the field. Cruz-Gonzalez’s contributions extend to understanding galaxy formation and the interstellar medium, leveraging vast datasets to unravel the dynamic processes shaping our universe. Her work has been instrumental in advancing observational techniques, making her a respected figure in astronomical instrumentation and survey science. For students and researchers, her career exemplifies how large collaborative projects can drive transformative discoveries, offering a model for integrating cutting-edge technology with fundamental astrophysical questions.