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Timmy Gambin is a pioneering figure at the intersection of marine archaeology and robotics, best known for his groundbreaking work in underwater mapping and autonomous exploration of ancient water systems. His research focuses on developing and deploying underwater robots—including Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)—to locate, map, and study submerged archaeological sites. Gambin’s most significant contributions center on the Malta Cistern Mapping Project, where he led expeditions to explore and create detailed 3D reconstructions of ancient cisterns dating back to 300 B.C. beneath Malta and Gozo. His work has been highly influential, with his key papers on robot mapping and localization within these tunnel systems accumulating over 40 and 37 citations respectively. Notably, his 2018 study on intelligent shipwreck search using AUVs, with 23 citations, demonstrates his continued impact on autonomous archaeological survey methods. By combining cutting-edge robotics with classical archaeology, Gambin has opened new frontiers for non-invasive exploration of inaccessible underwater heritage, making him a leading voice in the field of robotic-assisted archaeology.