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Farid Kendoul is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work spans autonomous aerial vehicles, multi-robot systems, and field robotics in challenging environments. Best known for his foundational contributions to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) autonomy, his co-authored volume *Autonomous Flying Robots* has become a landmark reference in the field, accumulating over 320 citations and helping to define the theoretical and practical frameworks for UAV guidance, navigation, and control. His early work on low-altitude obstacle avoidance for robotic helicopters demonstrated real-world applicability in unstructured rural environments, advancing dependable autonomy for field-deployed systems. Kendoul's research evolved significantly toward multi-robot collaboration and subterranean exploration, culminating in his prominent role with Team CSIRO Data61 in the prestigious DARPA Subterranean Challenge — where the team tied for the top score competing against world-leading robotics groups. This work, drawing nearly 100 citations, showcased heterogeneous teams of ground and aerial robots operating with unified perception and autonomy in dangerous underground environments. His development of the six-legged robot MAX further reflects his commitment to pushing locomotion boundaries in complex terrain. Across his career, Kendoul has consistently bridged theoretical innovation with rigorous field deployment, making lasting contributions to practical autonomous robotics.