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A. Mukherjee is a leading figure in planetary seismology, best known for their pivotal role in the InSight mission to Mars. Their primary research focuses on the internal structure of terrestrial planets, using seismic data to unravel the composition and dynamics of planetary crusts, mantles, and cores. Mukherjee’s most significant contribution is their work on the SEIS (Seismic Experiment for Internal Structure) instrument, the first seismometer deployed on Mars since the Viking landers. Their highly cited 2019 paper (375 citations) details the design and deployment of this six-axis seismometer, which combines a long-period Very Broad Band (VBB) sensor with a short-period instrument, enabling unprecedented detection of marsquakes and meteorite impacts. This work has fundamentally transformed our understanding of Martian geology, revealing a surprisingly active planet. Mukherjee’s achievements include leading the calibration and data analysis for SEIS, which has produced the first direct measurements of the Martian crust and mantle structure. Their research continues to shape the field of comparative planetology, inspiring a new generation of geophysicists to explore the interiors of other worlds.