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Elisabetta Locatelli is a leading figure in planetary seismology, best known for her pivotal role in the InSight mission to Mars. Her primary research focuses on the internal structure of terrestrial planets, the design of ultra-sensitive seismometers, and the analysis of seismic data to understand planetary formation and evolution. Locatelli’s most significant contribution is her central involvement in the development and deployment of SEIS (Seismic Experiment for Internal Structure), the sophisticated seismometer suite that landed on Mars in 2018. Her work on the Very Broad Band (VBB) instrument, a core component of SEIS, enabled the first direct measurements of marsquakes, revolutionizing our understanding of the Martian crust, mantle, and core. Her landmark paper, "SEIS: Insight’s Seismic Experiment for Internal Structure of Mars" (2019), has garnered over 375 citations, reflecting its foundational impact on the field. Through her technical expertise and leadership, Locatelli has helped transform planetary science, providing unprecedented insights into the deep interior of Mars and setting the stage for future geophysical exploration of other worlds.