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Kazuhiro Nagae is a leading figure in the design and construction of next-generation astronomical observatories, with a primary focus on the structural engineering of giant telescopes. His most significant contribution is his leadership in the preliminary design of the Telescope Structure System (STR) for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), a landmark project that will be one of the world’s most powerful optical and infrared observatories. As a key researcher at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), Nagae was instrumental in overseeing the transition of the TMT STR design to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, ensuring the project’s structural integrity and feasibility. His 2014 overview paper, which has garnered 13 citations, serves as a foundational reference for the telescope’s massive mechanical systems. Beyond this flagship work, Nagae’s expertise in precision structural dynamics and large-scale optomechanical systems has made him an essential contributor to Japan’s astronomical infrastructure. His work directly enables the TMT’s ambitious goal of providing unprecedented resolution and sensitivity, solidifying his reputation as a critical architect of modern observational astronomy.