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D. Kranich is a high-energy astrophysicist whose research focuses on the long-term monitoring of bright blazars at very high energies (VHE) using Cherenkov telescopes. Their major contribution lies in proposing and developing a dedicated, low-cost, high-performance imaging air Cherenkov telescope designed for remote operation, specifically to conduct sustained observations of nearby blazars. This work is critical for understanding the flaring activity of Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN), which exhibit intensity variations on timescales from minutes to years. Kranich’s research explores whether these variations are caused by the interaction of relativistic jets with surrounding material or by imprints of the central engine, such as binary system modulation. Their most cited paper (2008, 15 citations) established the foundation for this monitoring program, demonstrating the need to capture variability patterns that shorter campaigns miss. By advocating for dedicated, long-term VHE gamma-ray monitoring, Kranich has helped advance the search for orbital modulation in blazars, providing key insights into the internal processes of these extreme cosmic accelerators.