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Jeffrey C. Hosler is a pioneer in multi-robot ocean exploration, specializing in telesupervised adaptive systems for Earth science. His key research focuses on bridging the critical gap between atmospheric and oceanic sensing through coordinated robotic fleets. Hosler’s major contribution is the development of the Telesupervised Adaptive Ocean Sensor Fleet (TAOSF) architecture, which supervises and coordinates a group of robotic boats—the OASIS platforms—to enable in situ study of ocean surface and subsurface phenomena. His most cited work, “Operation of Robotic Science Boats Using the Telesupervised Adaptive Ocean Sensor Fleet System” (2008, 19 citations), details how TAOSF overcomes the limitations of satellites, buoys, and crewed ships by providing persistent, adaptive, and high-resolution data collection. Hosler’s system allows for real-time human supervision while automating complex multi-robot coordination, significantly advancing our ability to study climate and ecological processes. His work has laid the foundation for scalable, autonomous ocean sensing, with subsequent papers refining the TAOSF architecture (2018, 4 citations) and demonstrating its practical deployment. By enabling cost-effective, long-duration ocean monitoring, Hosler’s innovations are vital for understanding Earth’s climate system and are a key resource for researchers in robotics and environmental science.