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Tsewang Gyalson is an astronomer and instrumentation specialist at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, whose work is pivotal to advancing India’s capabilities in time-domain astrophysics. His primary research focuses on robotic telescope automation, control systems, and the development of observatory software for rapid astronomical follow-up observations. Gyalson’s most significant contribution is his central role in establishing the GROWTH-India Telescope (GIT), a 70 cm robotic facility with a wide 0.7-degree field of view. As detailed in his highly cited 2022 paper (31 citations), GIT serves as India’s first dedicated robotic eye for time-domain astrophysics, enabling swift detection and monitoring of transient events like supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, and gravitational wave counterparts. This flagship project, supported by the Indo-US Science and Engineering Technology Forum, has positioned India within the global GROWTH network. Additionally, Gyalson engineered a low-cost, high-efficiency telescope control system for the 50 cm telescope at the Indian Astronomical Observatory, demonstrating his talent for transforming legacy hardware into fully automated, remotely operable instruments. His work is foundational for the next generation of Indian robotic observatories.