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Dipak Kumar Giri is a rising researcher in the field of space robotics and autonomous systems, whose work focuses on the precise control and maneuvering of robotic manipulators in space environments. His primary research areas include trajectory tracking, dynamic error compensation, and the development of novel spacecraft maneuvering systems. Giri’s most impactful contribution is his 2022 paper on dynamic velocity error-based trajectory tracking for space robotic manipulators, which has garnered 10 citations and provides a foundational method for improving the accuracy of manipulator motion in the presence of dynamic disturbances. He has also advanced the field of space security with his 2024 work on detecting and tracking uncooperative unmanned aerial vehicles using a 2-degree-of-freedom robotic manipulator, a critical capability for debris removal and satellite servicing. Most notably, his 2025 paper introduces a groundbreaking six-degrees-of-freedom spacecraft maneuvering system that uses two thrusters mounted on robotic manipulators, eliminating the need for additional actuators and addressing the Δv requirements of fixed thruster configurations. This innovative design promises to reduce spacecraft complexity and cost, marking Giri as a promising innovator in space robotics.