My research is centered on the study of Active Galactic Nuclei, which include quasars, using data across the whole electromagnetic spectrum. I am working on very deep radio surveys and neutrinos as well.
I also work on the European Extremely Large Telescope, a revolutionary new ground-based telescope concept, which will have a 40-metre-class main mirror and will be the largest optical/near-infrared telescope in the world.
On July 5, 2019 I have received the Sparlamento Prize 2019 awarded in the Italian House of Parliament in Rome "for having contributed with my work to valorise the Italian excellence in Astronomy".