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Nasib Fahim is a key figure in the engineering of next-generation astronomical instrumentation, specializing in the development of high-precision robotic systems for massive spectroscopic surveys. His most significant contribution is his work on the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), where he helped design and implement the revolutionary robotic multi-object focal plane system. This system, comprising 5,020 independently controlled fiber positioners, automatically reconfigures its optical fibers every 10–20 minutes with micron-level precision, enabling DESI to map tens of millions of galaxies and quasars. The foundational paper describing this system has garnered 175 citations, reflecting its critical role in modern cosmology. Fahim’s earlier work on an 8-mm diameter fibre robot positioner (19 citations) laid the technical groundwork for these compact, high-density actuators, which are essential for maximizing the number of targets observed simultaneously. His research directly enables the study of dark energy and the formation of the Milky Way, making him a vital contributor to some of the most ambitious surveys in astrophysics.