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Adrian Stoica is a multidisciplinary researcher at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) whose work spans human-robot interaction, wearable sensing technologies, cognitive robotics, and innovative space exploration concepts. He is perhaps best known for pioneering the BioSleeve, a forearm-worn device integrating surface electromyography (EMG) sensors and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to enable intuitive, gesture-based control of robotic systems. His foundational papers on this technology have collectively garnered over 100 citations, demonstrating significant influence in the human-robot interface community. Stoica extended this work to multi-robot coordination and quadrotor team control, showing how natural gesture languages can efficiently manage complex robotic systems in real-world scenarios. Beyond human-robot interaction, Stoica has made notable contributions to space exploration, envisioning cognitive robots capable of autonomous planning and self-diagnosis for planetary missions. His conceptual work on the Lunar Crater Radio Telescope (LCRT) — proposing deployment of an ultra-long-wavelength telescope on the Moon's far side — has drawn considerable attention, earning 27 citations and sparking broader scientific discussion. His TransFormers project further reflects his creative approach to enabling robotics in extreme lunar environments. Across these diverse domains, Stoica consistently bridges innovative engineering with bold scientific vision.