Mars
As a member of the NASA Mars 2020 Science Team, I actively contribute to the in-situ target interpretation and rover operations.
In parallel, I investigate the spectral properties, preservation potential, and detectability of minerals and organic compounds relevant to the Martian surface. My laboratory work includes the development of spectroscopic databases of Martian analogues, aimed at supporting both rover-based analyses and the remote sensing interpretation of planetary rock surfaces.
I am also involved in the ESA ExoMars scientific community, contributing to preparatory studies for future exploration of Mars and to the characterization of materials and environments of astrobiological relevance.
Moon
My research also extends to lunar science, through the spectroscopic and geochemical characterization of lunar meteorites as natural analogues of the Moon’s surface and crustal materials.
These studies support the interpretation of lunar remote sensing data, the identification of scientifically relevant exploration targets, and the preparation of future Moon missions.
In this context, lunar meteorites provide valuable insights into surface composition, crustal evolution, and the potential distribution of resources relevant to in-situ resource utilization (ISRU).