E. Mazzotta Epifani

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E. Mazzotta Epifani is a planetary scientist whose research focuses on the characterization and evolution of small solar system bodies, particularly comets and asteroids. Her work bridges observational astronomy and space mission support, with a key emphasis on understanding the physical properties and activity mechanisms of primitive objects. She has made significant contributions to the study of cometary nuclei, analyzing their surface features, dust environments, and outgassing behavior through ground-based and space-based telescopic observations. Her research has provided critical context for sample return missions, including insights into the composition and history of near-Earth asteroids. While her most cited paper, "Sample Return Missions from Minor Bodies: Achievements, Future Plan and Observational Support" (2009), has garnered 4 citations, her broader body of work includes influential studies on cometary activity and the rotational properties of small bodies. Mazzotta Epifani has also been involved in international collaborations, contributing to the scientific preparation for missions like Rosetta and Hayabusa2. Her dedication to linking remote sensing data with in-situ measurements continues to shape our understanding of the early solar system.