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L. Nomdedeu is a pioneering researcher in multi-robot systems and human-robot interaction, with a focus on deploying robotic teams in hazardous environments. Their most significant contribution is the GUARDIANS project, which developed a multi-robot team to assist firefighters in smoke-filled warehouses, addressing critical challenges in search and rescue operations. This work, cited 41 times, demonstrates how robots can navigate and coordinate in low-visibility conditions, enhancing safety for human responders. Nomdedeu also advanced safety in human-robot collaboration by using panoramic vision for robot arms, enabling 360° awareness to prevent accidents in close-proximity tasks—a concept cited 19 times. Their experiments on squad navigation, blending human and robot teams, further highlight their impact on cooperative robotics, with 17 citations. Notable achievements include addressing communication networks for wearable robots and remote multi-robot interaction under smoke, showcasing a commitment to real-world applications. With a career spanning over a decade, Nomdedeu’s work has laid foundational principles for autonomous systems in emergency response, inspiring future research in resilient, human-centric robotics.