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Matthew Evatt is a key figure in experimental cosmology, specializing in the design and deployment of robotic instrumentation for large-scale spectroscopic surveys. His primary research focuses on dark energy, baryon acoustic oscillations, and the development of high-precision fiber-positioning systems. Evatt’s most significant contribution is his work on the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), a Stage IV ground-based experiment that maps the universe’s expansion and structure growth. He co-authored the seminal 2016 paper on DESI’s instrument design (234 citations), which outlined the experiment’s transformative approach to studying dark energy. His 2022 paper detailing the robotic multiobject focal plane system (175 citations) showcases his engineering leadership: a system of 5,020 robotic fiber positioners that retarget optical fibers every 10–20 minutes with micron-level precision. This innovation enables DESI to capture spectra from thousands of galaxies simultaneously, revolutionizing redshift surveys. Evatt’s work has been instrumental in advancing robotic automation for astronomy, with his designs directly enabling DESI’s high-throughput observations. His achievements highlight a rare blend of engineering rigor and cosmological insight, making him a vital contributor to one of the most ambitious dark energy experiments ever built.