Marinella Ferrino
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Marinella Ferrino is a leading researcher in space exploration systems, with a focus on human-robotic collaboration and advanced simulation technologies for planetary habitats. Her work centers on developing virtual reality (VR) environments to test and validate critical technologies for Moon and Mars outposts, bridging the gap between conceptual design and operational readiness. Her most-cited paper, "Analysis of a Moon outpost for Mars enabling technologies through a Virtual Reality environment" (2017, 20 citations), demonstrates her pioneering approach to using immersive simulations to assess life support, resource utilization, and crew safety for long-duration missions. This research has directly informed European Space Agency (ESA) strategies for lunar infrastructure as a stepping stone to Mars. Ferrino’s contributions extend to human factors engineering and autonomous systems, where her VR-based methodologies have been adopted by international space agencies to reduce mission risks. With over two decades of experience, she has authored numerous technical reports and collaborated on ESA’s MELiSSA project for closed-loop life support. Her work remains vital for designing resilient, cost-effective habitats that enable humanity’s next giant leap.
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