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Jur P. van den Berg is a leading researcher in robotics and computational geometry, whose work has fundamentally advanced motion planning and multi-agent coordination. His key contributions lie in developing efficient algorithms for robot navigation in complex environments, particularly through the innovative use of spatial data structures. Van den Berg is best known for introducing the Visibility–Voronoi complex, a hybrid diagram that elegantly bridges the gap between visibility graphs and Voronoi diagrams, enabling robust path planning in cluttered spaces. This seminal work, published in 2006, has garnered over 109 citations and remains a cornerstone in the field. His research also addresses the critical challenge of narrow passages in probabilistic roadmap (PRM) planners, where he proposed non-uniform sampling strategies guided by workspace information—a paper cited 93 times for its practical impact. In a notable achievement, van den Berg demonstrated 3-D reciprocal collision avoidance on physical quadrotor helicopters using on-board sensing, a breakthrough with 35 citations that showcases real-world applicability. His work continues to influence autonomous systems, from aerial drones to robotic manipulators, making him a pivotal figure in modern robotics.