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Xiongyao Li is a leading figure in lunar science and planetary exploration, whose work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of the Moon’s surface environment. His research centers on lunar dust characterization, space weathering, and the geological processes shaping the Moon. Li’s most significant contribution is the first-ever in situ measurement of lunar dust at the Chang’E-3 landing site in the northern Mare Imbrium, a landmark study published in 2019 that has garnered 29 citations. This work provided critical, direct data on the physical and chemical properties of lunar dust, addressing what is widely regarded as the most crucial environmental challenge for future human and robotic missions. More recently, his 2024 perspective piece, “Return to the Moon: New perspectives on lunar exploration,” has already accumulated 68 citations, reflecting its profound influence on shaping current and future lunar exploration strategies. Li’s achievements are not only scientifically pivotal but also technologically vital, as his findings directly inform the design of dust mitigation systems for upcoming missions. Through his pioneering field measurements and forward-looking analyses, Xiongyao Li has established himself as an indispensable voice in the global effort to return humans to the Moon.