Alessandro Marchini

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Alessandro Marchini is an observational astronomer whose research centers on the detection and characterization of exoplanets, with a particular focus on hot Jupiters transiting bright stars. As a key contributor to the Kourovka Planet Search (KPS) project, Marchini has played a pivotal role in advancing ground-based transit surveys. His most cited work, "First results of the Kourovka Planet Search: discovery of transiting exoplanet candidates in the first three target fields" (2016, 19 citations), details the project’s early success in identifying new exoplanet candidates within the Galactic plane, targeting stars in the Rc magnitude range of 11–14. This foundational study demonstrates his expertise in survey design, data reduction, and candidate validation, establishing a methodological framework for subsequent discoveries. Marchini’s contributions are vital to the ongoing effort to expand the census of transiting exoplanets, particularly those amenable to follow-up atmospheric characterization. His work underscores the importance of dedicated, long-term photometric monitoring programs in uncovering the diversity of planetary systems, making him a respected figure in the exoplanet community.