Giuseppe Malaguti

Giuseppe Malaguti is a Research Director at Italy's National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) with extensive leadership in space missions and astrophysical instrumentation. His roles include Co-Principal Investigator for ESA's Ariel exoplanet mission and head of its Instrument Operations Center. Previously, he directed INAF's Institute for Space Astrophysics and Cosmic Physics (2010-2017) and managed the AstroFIt2 fellowship program.

His research focuses on:

• Exoplanet characterization through space-based observation
• Advanced telescope design using aluminum optics
• Thermal control systems for space instrumentation
• Payload architecture and electronics for astrophysics missions

Recent publications (2024) demonstrate concentrated work on the Ariel mission's technical implementation, particularly:

• Thermal management in all-aluminum telescopes
• Payload electrical systems and control units
• Structural components like flexure hinges
• Testing protocols for space telescopes

This reflects his focus on enabling next-generation exoplanet research through innovative space instrumentation.

Malaguti holds multiple institutional leadership positions including coordination of Italy's National Aerospace Research Program evaluation panel and previously served on governing bodies of the Italian Space Agency (2009-2014). He contributes to scientific outreach as a member of the Genoa Science Festival council.