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D. Turrini is a planetary scientist whose research focuses on the formation and evolution of planetary systems, with a particular emphasis on the ice giants Uranus and Neptune. As a leading voice in the exploration of these distant worlds, Turrini has made major contributions to understanding their origins, internal structures, and complex satellite systems. Their most cited work, "Ice giant system exploration within ESA’s Voyage 2050" (2021, 11 citations), is a landmark paper that helped shape the scientific case for a dedicated robotic mission to Uranus and Neptune, arguing persuasively that these "intermediate-sized" planets represent the last unexplored class of worlds in our Solar System. This paper has been instrumental in guiding the strategic priorities of the European Space Agency and the broader planetary science community. Beyond this, Turrini’s research integrates dynamical simulations and geochemical models to unravel how giant planets and their moons formed from the protoplanetary disk. Their work is widely recognized for bridging the gap between theoretical models and future observational missions, making Turrini a key figure in the push to finally unlock the secrets of the ice giants.