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Solange Lemai is a pioneering researcher in autonomous systems, specializing in the interleaving of temporal planning and execution for robotics and space exploration. Her work addresses the critical challenge of enabling robots, such as mobile rovers, UAVs, and spacecraft, to make onboard decisions in dynamic, resource-constrained environments. Lemai’s major contribution is the development of the IXTET-EXEC framework, which integrates planning, plan repair, and execution control with time and resource management. This system allows autonomous agents to generate mission plans, adapt to unexpected changes, and ensure robust execution without constant human intervention. Her most cited paper, "Interleaving temporal planning and execution in robotics domains" (2004), has garnered 102 citations, underscoring its influence in the field. Lemai also contributed to the LAAS architecture, a foundational toolset for robotic autonomy that bridges low-level control with high-level mission planning. Her work has direct applications in extraterrestrial exploration, where communication delays make teleoperation impractical. By advancing embedded decision-making, Lemai has helped pave the way for more capable and independent robots in space and beyond.