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Vladimir Churilov is a key figure in astronomical instrumentation, specializing in the design and integration of high-resolution spectrographs for major observatories. His primary research areas include Galactic archaeology, multi-object spectroscopy, and robotic fiber positioning systems. Churilov’s most significant contribution is his work on the HERMES spectrograph at the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT), a facility-class instrument designed for the GALAH survey—the first major effort to unravel galaxy formation and evolution by studying the Milky Way’s stellar populations. His paper on HERMES’ first light results (93 citations) and its integration (17 citations) demonstrate his central role in bringing this powerful tool online, enabling large-scale chemical tagging of stars. Beyond HERMES, Churilov has advanced the MANIFEST prototyping design study (12 citations), a multi-object fiber system for the Giant Magellan Telescope that employs innovative ‘Starbug’ robots to achieve higher multiplex gains and versatile field coverage. His work has directly shaped the next generation of spectroscopic surveys, offering researchers unprecedented access to stellar archaeology. With a career marked by technical precision and impactful engineering, Churilov remains a vital contributor to the infrastructure driving modern astrophysics.