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T. Korhonen is a key contributor to the development of next-generation X-ray space observatories, with a primary focus on the ATHENA (Advanced Telescope for High ENergy Astrophysics) mission. Their research centers on the precision integration, alignment, and assembly of Silicon Pore Optics (SPO) mirror modules—a transformative technology designed to achieve the high-resolution, large-area X-ray optics required for future astrophysical studies. Korhonen’s major contributions include designing and validating the facility and processes for co-aligning hundreds of SPO modules onto ATHENA’s Mirror Assembly Module, a critical step that directly enables the telescope’s unprecedented sensitivity. Their work, cited over 20 times across key papers, has established the technical foundation for the mission’s optics integration, ensuring that the demanding alignment tolerances can be met in practice. Notable achievements include the development of a full-size optical bench for capturing and verifying module positions, and the successful demonstration of the integration process. Korhonen’s efforts are instrumental in advancing ATHENA from concept to reality, paving the way for breakthroughs in high-energy astrophysics.