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Noboru Itoh is a leading figure in the design and construction of next-generation astronomical observatories, with a primary focus on the structural systems of extremely large telescopes. His most significant contribution is his leadership in the preliminary design of the Telescope Structure System (STR) for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). In this pivotal role, Itoh oversaw the transfer of design responsibility to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO), guiding the development of a highly complex, precision structure capable of supporting a 30-meter primary mirror. His work, detailed in a highly cited 2014 overview paper (13 citations), addresses the immense engineering challenges of creating a stable, wind-resistant platform for adaptive optics and sensitive instruments. As a key figure at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), Itoh's expertise bridges the gap between astronomical requirements and mechanical engineering reality, ensuring that the TMT's ambitious science goals are physically achievable. His contributions are foundational to one of the most anticipated observatories of the coming decades.