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Yen-Hung Wu is a pioneering aerospace engineer and planetary scientist whose work bridges the gap between robotic space exploration and next-generation astronomical infrastructure. His primary research areas include in-space robotic assembly, modular space telescope architectures, and planetary surface spectroscopy. Wu’s most impactful contribution is his central role in developing NASA’s SHERLOC instrument on the Perseverance rover, a sophisticated Raman and fluorescence spectrometer that maps organic compounds and minerals on Mars. The seminal paper detailing SHERLOC’s design and capabilities has amassed over 237 citations, solidifying its importance in astrobiology and planetary science. Additionally, Wu led the conceptual design of a robotically assembled, modular space telescope (RAMST), a visionary architecture that enables extremely large telescopes to be constructed in orbit. This work, cited over 125 times, addresses critical challenges in future space observatories by replacing monolithic mirrors with modular, deployable components assembled by robots. Wu’s dual expertise—from the microscopic analysis of Martian rocks to the macroscopic assembly of space telescopes—demonstrates a rare ability to innovate across scales, making him a key figure in the future of space exploration.