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Prof. Angelo Pio Rossi
Planetary Geology
School of Science
Campus Ring 1 | 28759 Bremen (Germany)
Phone number
+49 421 200-3153
Fax number
+49 421 200-3229
Email Address
anrossi@constructor.university
Office
Research III, Room 108
Research Interests
Planetary (Mars) Geology Remote Sensing Terrestrial Analogues Impact Cratering
Planetary geology is largely about remote mapping, and geologic mapping is a key element of planetary exploration for mission planning, orbital and rover reconnaissance, and target selection for in-situ analysis and sample return. It is also vital to further our understanding of the formation and evolution of planetary surfaces.
We can now analyze the growing amount of data collected by planetary missions to the Moon, Mars, Mercury using more integrated, data-driven approaches than scientists did in the 1970s, when they had to interpret photos. In particular, new datasets allow us to analyze planets’ subsurfaces, which is a relatively new mapping method. Present and future landing sites for robotic and human missions on both the Moon and Mars are primary targets, as planetary analogues are one of the ways, together with remote sensing, to tackle their exploration.
University Education
2004 - Ph.D, IRSPS, Univ. Chieti, Italy
2000 - Degree in Earth Sciences, Univ. Chieti, Italy
1995 - Maturita Scientifica (high school diploma)
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Selected Publications
Work Experience
2016-2024 - Professor of Earth and Planetary Science at Constructor University (DE)
2011-2016 - Planetary Scientist at Jacobs University Bremen (DE)
2008-2010 - Discipline Scientist (Planets) at ISSI, Bern (CH)
2005-2008 - Research Fellow at ESA ESTEC, Noordwijk (NL).
2004 - Geological mapping (Italian mapping program, CARG)