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K. Teuwen is a leading figure in the study of galactic archaeology, specializing in the detection and analysis of stellar tidal streams around nearby spiral galaxies. Their major contribution lies in leveraging deep imaging from small-aperture robotic telescopes—often in collaboration with amateur astronomers—to uncover faint, low-surface-brightness features that are critical for understanding galaxy evolution in a ΛCDM universe. Teuwen’s most cited work, a 2015 paper with 55 citations, reports the discovery of a giant stellar tidal stream in the halo of the Whale Galaxy (NGC 4631), revealing a bridge-like structure connecting it to its interacting companion NGC 4656. This finding provided direct observational evidence of ongoing tidal disruption and mass transfer in a nearby galaxy group. More recently, their 2025 paper synthesizes these techniques, demonstrating how amateur telescopes can systematically map stellar streams around Local Group analogs, offering a cost-effective window into hierarchical assembly. Teuwen’s work bridges professional and citizen science, making them a pioneer in accessible, high-impact galactic research.