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Dr. Tomoya Hattori is a leading figure in astronomical instrumentation and telescope structural engineering, with his most impactful work centered on the development of next-generation, extremely large telescopes. He is best known for his pivotal role in the preliminary design of the Telescope Structure System (STR) for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), a project that has garnered significant attention within the global astronomy community. As the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) assumed responsibility for the TMT STR in 2012, Dr. Hattori led the effort to engage Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) to advance the preliminary design, a critical step in ensuring the telescope’s stability and precision. His contributions are foundational to the TMT’s ambitious goal of providing unprecedented observational capabilities, with his key paper on the subject accumulating 13 citations. Beyond this flagship project, Dr. Hattori’s expertise in opto-mechanical systems and structural analysis has made him an indispensable contributor to major astronomical facilities. His work exemplifies the complex engineering required to push the boundaries of ground-based astronomy, inspiring students and researchers interested in the intersection of mechanical design and astrophysical discovery.