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Ali Aghamohammadi is a pioneering researcher in planetary science and astrobiology, with a focused expertise in the exploration of subsurface caves across our Solar System. His work bridges geology, climatology, robotics, and human exploration, establishing a critical framework for understanding extraterrestrial habitability. Aghamohammadi’s major contributions include leading the development of a community-driven roadmap for planetary cave research, as outlined in his highly cited 2021 paper (12 citations), which synthesizes cross-disciplinary requirements for future missions. He is also the principal architect of the Mars Astrobiological Cave and Internal habitability Explorer (MACIE), a New Frontiers-class mission concept (3 citations) designed to assess Martian subsurface habitability by exploring lava tube caves without drilling. This concept directly addresses key goals of the Decadal Survey and MEPAG, leveraging advances in autonomous navigation and robotic sample selection. Aghamohammadi’s work is instrumental in shifting planetary exploration toward subsurface environments, offering a transformative path for detecting biosignatures and preparing for human exploration. His research has profound implications for astrobiology and the search for life beyond Earth.