I am a planetary scientist working at the Institut de Planétologie et Astrophysique de Grenoble, Université Grenoble Alpes. My main interests are the composition and origin of small bodies and satellites of the giant planets of the Solar System.

My activities are based on experimental simulations, analysis of cosmomaterials in the laboratory and reflection spectra of planetary surfaces collected by ground-based telescopes and spacecraft. I have participated in several space missions: Rosetta, New Horizons, Hayabusa 2, MMX, and Juice.

I teach Physics, Planetary and Earth Sciences at the Université of Grenoble Alpes. I'm also very interested in the History of Science, and take part in continuing education courses for secondary school teachers.

I often offer internships, thesis or post-doctoral positions. Please visit the internship page of this website.

Contact: eric.quirico (at) univ-grenoble-alpes.fr