Padova University
Padova University		 Astronomy Department
Physics & Astronomy Dep.		 CISAS
CISAS		 Padova Observatory
Padova Observatory

Exoplanets & Stellar Populations Group


UNIVERSITY OF PADOVA - DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY "GALILEO GALILEI"
vicolo Osservatorio 3, 35122 Padova - Italy tel. +39.049.827.8211     fax. +39.049.827.8212
                                                                                       

Our group is actively involved in many projects, both in observational and theoretical fields.
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The ESPG Team
Padova University
From left to right, first row: Ilaria Giovannini, Valentina Granata, Luca Borsato.
Second row: Gabriel Consolini, Adriana Barbieri, Valerio Nascimbeni, Giampaolo Piotto, Domenico Nardiello, Giacomo Mantovan, Luca Malavolta, Ylenia Mascolo
Third row: L. Pagliaro, T. Zingales, P. Leonardi
(2025-05-11)

Team Members

Professors: G. Piotto, L. Malavolta, F. Marzari, S. Ortolani,
Researchers: L. Borsato (INAF-OAPd), D. Nardiello, V. Nascimbeni (INAF-OAPd), T. Zingales
Research fellow: I. Giovannini, G. Mantovan, Y. Mascolo
PhD Students: A. Barbieri, P. Leonardi, G. Consolini, L. Pagliaro
Technician: V. Granata (CISAS)

Almost thirty years after the discovery of the first exoplanet, thousands of planetary systems have been discovered and studied. The properties of the identified planets point towards a large diversity whose origin is still unknown. We are still at the beginning of a vast, fascinating work that is now entering the phase of characterising the structure of the exoplanets, their atmospheres, and modelling the formation mechanisms. Our research team is involved at the highest international levels in many of these projects.
Do you want to work with us? Take a look at our thesis proposals and/or contact us!