Eugenio Piluso
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Eugenio Piluso is a leading figure in the development of portable, non-destructive analytical instrumentation for planetary science and archaeometry. His primary research focuses on the miniaturisation of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technologies, enabling in situ mineralogical and chemical analysis of geological and cultural heritage materials. Piluso’s most cited work, a 2015 study on an ultra-miniaturised XRD/XRF instrument, demonstrates his pivotal contribution to creating field-deployable tools that bridge the gap between laboratory-grade precision and remote exploration. This innovation has profound implications for planetary soil and rock analysis—supporting missions to Mars and other bodies—while also offering non-invasive methods for studying ancient artefacts. With over a decade of citations, his research has influenced both space agencies and conservation scientists. Piluso’s achievements include advancing the practical application of combined XRD/XRF systems, significantly reducing instrument size without sacrificing analytical performance, and opening new avenues for real-time, on-site material characterisation in extreme environments.
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