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P. L. Hammersley is a leading astronomical instrumentation scientist whose work has been pivotal in equipping the world’s largest telescopes with cutting-edge spectroscopic capabilities. His primary research focus is the development of near-infrared (NIR) multi-object spectrographs (MOS), instruments that allow astronomers to observe hundreds of celestial targets simultaneously. Hammersley’s most significant contribution is his leadership in the design, construction, and verification of EMIR, a powerful NIR camera and spectrograph for the 10.4-meter Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC). His work on EMIR, detailed in a highly cited 2022 paper (25 citations), has provided the astronomical community with a unique tool for studying the early universe. He is also a key figure in the MOONS project for the Very Large Telescope (VLT), a revolutionary instrument combining 1,000 optical fibers with NIR coverage. With a career spanning over two decades, Hammersley’s instrumental legacy enables transformative research in galaxy evolution and star formation, cementing his reputation as a master builder of the observatories that drive modern astrophysics.