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Iulia Dragomir is a leading researcher in space robotics, specializing in autonomous systems for planetary exploration and resilient system design. Her work centers on developing cooperative robotic teams and operating systems capable of navigating extreme environments, such as lunar skylights and lava caves. Her most cited paper, "ESROCOS: A Robotic Operating System for Space and Terrestrial Applications" (2018, 14 citations), introduces a robust framework for space-grade robotics. She also contributed to the ERGO (European Robotic Goal-Oriented Autonomous Controller) framework, which enhances autonomy for missions like ExoMars and Mars2020. Dragomir’s recent work on cooperative exploration of planetary skylights and lava caves (2025, 12 citations) addresses critical challenges in exobiology and radiation shielding, leveraging multi-agent teams to explore hard-to-reach areas. Her research on model-based design of resilient systems (2023) integrates quantitative risk assessment to ensure mission safety. With a focus on detection, reconfiguration, and collaboration, Dragomir’s contributions are pivotal for future space missions, advancing autonomous robotics in both orbital and planetary scenarios.