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Dr. Jessica Zheng is a leading astronomical instrumentation scientist whose work has been pivotal in advancing our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution. Her primary research focuses on the design, construction, and commissioning of cutting-edge spectrographs for major observatories. Dr. Zheng’s most significant contributions include her central role in the High Efficiency and Resolution Multi-Element Spectrograph (HERMES) for the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT), a facility-class instrument designed for Galactic Archaeology. The HERMES project, with its first-light paper garnering 93 citations, has been instrumental in the GALAH survey, which seeks to unravel the history of the Milky Way. Building on this success, Dr. Zheng has been a key figure in the development of Hector, a new multi-object integral field spectrograph that substantially expands the AAT’s survey capabilities. Her work extends to future facilities, including the MANIFEST fibre positioner for the Giant Magellan Telescope. Through her instrumental innovations, Dr. Zheng has enabled transformative large-scale surveys, making her a vital contributor to modern observational astrophysics and the next generation of ground-based astronomy.