Università di Cagliari | Italy
Dr. Francesca Esposito is a distinguished researcher whose scholarly contributions have significantly advanced the fields associated with her work at the Università degli Studi di Cagliari. Her research excellence is reflected in a strong global academic footprint, supported by 2,349 citations, 92 peer-reviewed documents, and an h-index of 30, underscoring her consistent influence, productivity, and high-impact scholarship. Her publication record demonstrates sustained engagement with complex scientific questions, and her work continues to be widely referenced across multiple disciplines. Throughout her career, Dr. Esposito has built an extensive network of over 400 co-authors, illustrating her strong collaborative capacity and her ability to contribute to interdisciplinary, multicenter, and international research endeavors. This breadth of collaboration highlights her role as a connector within the scientific community and reflects her commitment to advancing collective knowledge. Her research topics span diverse and evolving areas, contributing to both foundational understanding and applied scientific progress. Dr. Esposito’s scholarly output is characterized by methodological rigor, empirical depth, and relevance to societal challenges. Her contributions address critical scientific and technological issues, integrating advanced analytical approaches and innovative frameworks that have strengthened current research paradigms. Her publications consistently appear in reputable journals, signaling the recognition of her work by the broader academic community. Beyond academic metrics, Dr. Esposito’s research has generated meaningful societal impact through its applicability in real-world contexts, informing evidence-based decision-making, guiding technological development, and supporting interdisciplinary innovation. Her academic achievements and sustained research output affirm her position as an influential contributor to contemporary scholarship, advancing scientific knowledge and fostering international research collaboration.
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Featured Publications
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Fulle, M., Marzari, F., Della Corte, V., Fornasier, S., Sierks, H., Rotundi, A., … Esposito, F. (2016). Evolution of the dust size distribution of comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko from 2.2 AU to perihelion. The Astrophysical Journal, 821(1), 19. Cited by: 225
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Formisano, V., Angrilli, F., Arnold, G., Atreya, S., Bianchini, G., Biondi, D., … Esposito, F. (2005). The planetary Fourier spectrometer (PFS) onboard the European Mars Express mission. Planetary and Space Science, 53(10), 963–974. Cited by: 208
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Fulle, M., Della Corte, V., Rotundi, A., Weissman, P., Juhasz, A., Szego, K., … Esposito, F. (2015). Density and charge of pristine fluffy particles from comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. The Astrophysical Journal Letters, 802(1), L12. Cited by: 189
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Rotundi, A., Sierks, H., Della Corte, V., Fulle, M., Gutierrez, P. J., Lara, L., … Esposito, F. (2015). Dust measurements in the coma of comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko inbound to the Sun. Science, 347(6220), aaa3905. Cited by: 179
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Esposito, F., Molinaro, R., Popa, C. I., Molfese, C., Cozzolino, F., Marty, L., … Määttänen, A. (2016). The role of the atmospheric electric field in the dust‐lifting process. Geophysical Research Letters, 43(10), 5501–5508. Cited by: 114