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Koki Ho is a leading aerospace engineer whose research focuses on space logistics, on-orbit servicing, and sustainable space exploration architectures. His most impactful work, "Commercial lunar propellant architecture: A collaborative study of lunar propellant production" (149 citations), demonstrates his expertise in designing systems for in-situ resource utilization on the Moon, a critical capability for future deep-space missions. Ho has made seminal contributions to the modeling and optimization of on-orbit servicing (OOS) infrastructure, developing semi-analytical models that enable quantitative analysis of robotic servicing systems for Earth-orbiting platforms. His work on quantifying the responsiveness of OOS architectures for modularized platforms in MEO and GEO orbits has provided foundational tools for evaluating space logistics networks. Additionally, Ho has advanced the concept of miniature robotic manipulators for SmallSat clusters, enabling scalable and cost-effective space architectures. His research integrates systems engineering, optimization, and space policy, addressing the growing need for sustainable space operations. With over 180 citations across his publications, Ho's work is shaping the future of space logistics, from lunar propellant production to autonomous orbital servicing, making him a key figure in the transition toward a permanent human presence in space.