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Edward Jackson is a leading figure in time-domain astronomy, whose work has fundamentally shaped how we capture and analyze the transient universe. His primary research focuses on the development and operation of large-scale robotic sky surveys, with a particular emphasis on data processing pipelines and archival infrastructure. Jackson’s most significant contribution is his central role in the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF), a revolutionary survey using the Palomar 48-inch Schmidt Telescope. As the lead author of the foundational 2018 paper detailing ZTF’s data processing, products, and archive—which has garnered over 1,170 citations—he established the critical framework that enables the discovery of supernovae, kilonovae, and other fleeting cosmic events. This work has transformed ZTF into a powerhouse of transient science, scanning the entire northern sky at unprecedented rates. Jackson’s achievements extend beyond technical innovation; he is recognized for building robust, community-accessible archives that have democratized access to real-time astronomical data, making him an indispensable architect of the modern time-domain revolution.