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M. Deleuze is a leading figure in planetary seismology and the geophysical exploration of Mars, with a career defined by transformative contributions to NASA’s most ambitious robotic missions. Their primary research areas encompass the internal structure of terrestrial planets, the development of advanced remote-sensing instrumentation, and the application of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and Raman spectroscopy to planetary surfaces. Deleuze’s most impactful work includes a key role on the SEIS (Seismic Experiment for Internal Structure) instrument for NASA’s InSight mission, a landmark paper (375 citations) that detailed the first dedicated seismometer deployment on Mars since the Viking landers, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of Martian crust, mantle, and core dynamics. They also made essential contributions to the SuperCam instrument suite on the Perseverance rover, co-authoring a highly cited paper (322 citations) that described the body unit and combined system tests for this versatile tool, which integrates LIBS, Raman, and infrared spectroscopy. This work has enabled unprecedented in-situ geochemical analysis of Jezero Crater. Deleuze’s achievements are notable for bridging instrument engineering with groundbreaking planetary science, producing high-impact results that continue to guide the search for Mars’ geological history and habitability.