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Tiffany Moisan is a pioneering researcher in robotic ocean sensing and coastal ecosystem dynamics, whose work bridges the gap between autonomous systems and Earth science. Her primary research areas include multi-robot coordination, telesupervised adaptive systems, and bio-physical interactions in ocean margin ecosystems. Moisan’s major contribution is the development of the Telesupervised Adaptive Ocean Sensor Fleet (TAOSF) architecture, which coordinates a group of robotic OASIS boats for in situ study of ocean-atmosphere interface phenomena. Her most cited work, “Operation of Robotic Science Boats Using the Telesupervised Adaptive Ocean Sensor Fleet System” (2008, 19 citations), demonstrates how this system enables real-time, adaptive exploration of coastal and open-ocean environments, overcoming limitations of satellites and buoys. Moisan also contributed to understanding coastal dynamics in the Mid-Atlantic Bight through the BIOME project, analyzing how freshwater fluxes from major bay systems influence sediment and nutrient transport. Her TAOSF architecture, detailed in multiple papers, represents a significant advancement in autonomous ocean sensing, allowing for extended deployment and coordinated multi-robot science missions. Moisan’s work is foundational for researchers interested in robotic oceanography, adaptive sensor networks, and coastal ecosystem monitoring.