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Dr. M.E. Torres is a leading figure in astronomical instrumentation and robotic observatory design, with a primary focus on advancing fully autonomous telescope systems. Her most notable contribution is her central role in the **New Robotic Telescope (NRT)** project, an ambitious international collaboration to construct and operate a 4-meter diameter fully robotic telescope at the Observatory of the Roque de los Muchachos (ORM). This project aims to exploit the ORM's exceptional atmospheric conditions, enabling rapid-response, high-cadence observations of transient phenomena. Her 2021 update report, while accruing 2 citations, serves as a critical blueprint for the next generation of autonomous observatories, detailing the technical and operational innovations required for such a large-scale robotic facility. Dr. Torres’s work is pivotal in pushing the boundaries of what is possible with robotic telescopes, transitioning from small-aperture systems to meter-class, fully autonomous platforms. Her leadership in the NRT project positions her as a key architect of future time-domain astronomy, promising to revolutionize our ability to capture fleeting cosmic events.