Peter McGregor

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Peter McGregor is a leading figure in astronomical instrumentation, whose work has been pivotal to the development of the next generation of giant telescopes. His primary research focus is the design and construction of advanced spectrographs and imagers for the 24-25 meter class Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT). McGregor’s major contributions lie in shepherding complex instruments from concept through to final design and fabrication. He has been instrumental in the development of G-CLEF, a high-resolution optical echelle spectrograph designed for precision radial velocity measurements, and a near-infrared diffraction-limited instrument. His papers, which detail the instrumentation progress and status for the GMT project, have garnered over 20 combined citations, serving as key references for the astronomical community. McGregor’s work is foundational to the GMT’s science goals, enabling breakthroughs in exoplanet detection and stellar astrophysics. His leadership in these instrument teams ensures that the GMT will be equipped with world-class capabilities, cementing his legacy as a critical architect of modern observational astronomy.