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Mithun Poozhiyil is an emerging researcher whose work sits at the compelling intersection of space robotics, autonomous systems, and human-robot interaction. His research has made notable contributions to two rapidly evolving fields: in-space servicing and assembly, and intelligent teleoperation. Poozhiyil's most cited work — a 2024 review on robotic technologies for assembling large aperture space telescopes, accumulating 30 citations — positions him as a key voice in the conversation around next-generation orbital infrastructure. Complementing this, his 2023 study on active debris removal, with 29 citations, addresses one of the most pressing sustainability challenges facing the modern space industry. His engineering contributions extend to the design of walking robotic manipulators capable of performing complex in-orbit assembly tasks, demonstrating a strong applied dimension to his research portfolio. Beyond space systems, Poozhiyil has advanced the field of haptic shared control teleoperation, developing intent-aware guidance frameworks that intelligently adapt robotic assistance to human motion predictions. His growing body of work — spanning sustainable in-space manufacturing and visual servoing — reflects a researcher of broad technical vision, steadily shaping the future of autonomous space operations.