M. Damasso
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M. Damasso is a leading figure in the field of exoplanetary science, with a primary focus on detecting and characterizing small planets orbiting low-mass stars. His work is pivotal in disentangling the subtle radial velocity signals of these worlds from the pervasive noise of stellar activity. A key contribution is the discovery and confirmation of super-Earths, such as Gliese 49 b, a planet detected through a collaborative effort between the HADES and CARMENES surveys. This research, published in 2019 and cited over a dozen times, exemplifies his expertise in modeling stellar activity evolution—specifically the periodic signals from spots and faculae—to reveal the true orbital periods of planets in their host stars' temperate zones. Damasso’s methodological rigor has advanced our ability to identify potentially habitable worlds, making his work essential for next-generation exoplanet surveys. His achievements underscore a career dedicated to refining the tools that separate planetary signals from stellar noise, a critical step in the search for Earth-like planets beyond our solar system.
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