Ilaria CINELLI

Explore Space. Empower Health.
Bridging healthcare and space exploration with over a decade of experience, a PhD in engineering, and global collaborations to drive innovation and impact.

About Me
On my way, in my own way.

I am an engineer, an explorer, and a Commander.

I am unapologetically myself and encourage others—especially women—to do the same.

Here’s what you need to know about me:

  • Explorer at heart — Of Earth, for now.
  • Challenge seeker — Extreme challenges? They’re less dangerous than those created by the human mind.
  • No nonsense — I hate milk and micro-management.

Curious about my professional journey? You can find more about it here.

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Media Highlights
My reach

My Actions Do the Talking.

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    Exploration

    45+ high-profile international scientific and diplomatic events

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    Human Rights

    18+ high-profile international gender equality forums

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    Leadership

    15+ talks on leadership in operations and expeditions

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Featured Works
In loving memory of...

...all the times I doubted my vision.

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Healthcare for Space, Space for Healthcare
Open Access

IEEE Open Journal of Engineering Medicine and Biology (Special Issue, Volume 4, 2023)

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Innovation in Medical Space Technology
Open Access

Frontiers in Space Technologies (Research Topic, Volume 5, 2024)

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Innovations and Challenges in Space Medicine and Healthcare
Open Access

IGI Global (Book, 2024)

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How Space Operations Drive Innovation In Human Healthcare
Open Access

IEEE Open Journal of Engineering Medicine and Biology (Volume 4, 2023)

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Final Commander Report
Free

Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station - Crew16 2024

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Contact me
Skip the fluff. Please.

Mars before the Moon.