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S. G. Djorgovski is a pioneering astrophysicist whose research spans time-domain astronomy, data-driven discovery, and the search for technosignatures of advanced civilizations. He is perhaps best known for his foundational work in the era of digital sky surveys, including the discovery of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) such as GRB 020405, which provided critical insights into the afterglow and host environments of these explosive events (93 citations). Djorgovski has been a visionary in developing real-time astronomy infrastructure, exemplified by his leadership of the Skyalert project, a web-based system that enables rapid dissemination and machine-learning annotation of transient astronomical events for both human and robotic observers. His recent work pushes the boundaries of astrobiology, applying data-driven approaches to search for technosignatures, a field with profound implications for humanity’s place in the universe. With a career spanning decades and thousands of citations, Djorgovski’s contributions have shaped how astronomers discover, classify, and respond to the dynamic sky, making him a central figure in the transition to big-data astronomy and the quest to answer whether we are alone.