Cristian Rossi

European Space Agency (ESA) • Head of Earth Surfaces and Interior Section (EOP-SME)

Dr Cristian Rossi is Head of the Earth Surfaces and Interior Section at the European Space Agency (ESA). He leads and contributes to scientific activities supporting Earth observation missions throughout their lifecycle, from mission concept to development, operations and exploitation. His work also focuses on advancing Earth science by addressing emerging scientific questions and opening new directions for future research.

Prior to joining ESA, he worked at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), researching advanced algorithms for Earth observation missions, and later at Satellite Applications Catapult in the UK, where he led international programmes for land and ocean monitoring. He also served as a Lecturer at the University of Oxford and as an Associate Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Greening Finance and Investment, contributing to research and education at the intersection of Earth observation, climate and sustainable finance.

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