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Quentin Brissaud is a planetary seismologist whose work bridges geophysics and space exploration to unlock the interiors of rocky worlds. His research centers on understanding the formation, evolution, and internal structure of terrestrial planets, with a particular focus on Venus and Mars. Brissaud’s most cited paper, “Probing the Interior Structure of Venus” (2015, 22 citations), addresses one of planetary science’s enduring mysteries: why Venus, despite its Earth-like size, retains a geologically young surface shaped by enigmatic volcanic and tectonic activity. By modeling how seismic waves would propagate through Venus’s interior, he has helped lay the groundwork for future lander missions that could finally reveal the planet’s core, mantle, and crust structure. His contributions extend to developing advanced waveform simulation techniques for planetary seismology, enabling more accurate interpretations of data from missions like NASA’s InSight on Mars. Brissaud’s work is critical for designing next-generation seismometers and mission architectures, making him a key figure in the push to understand planetary interiors beyond Earth. His research not only advances fundamental science but also directly informs the engineering of future robotic explorers.