Key Contacts:
Role: | Name: | Email: |
Director | Prof Nick Achilleos | nicholas.achilleos@ucl.ac.uk |
Centre Manager / Scientific Officer | Dr Joanna Fabbri | joanna.fabbri@ucl.ac.uk |
Planetary Science MSc Programme Lead & Admissions Tutor | Dr Ingo Waldmann | ingo.waldman@ucl.ac.uk |
Marketing and Outreach Officer | Karen Anne Devoil | karen.devoil.17@ucl.ac.uk |
CPS Board members:
Prof Nick AchilleosÌý(Director, UCL P&A) | (Birkbeck) |
ProfÌýAndrew CoatesÌý(UCL MSSL) | Dr Ingo WaldmannÌý(UCL P&A) |
Ìý(Birkbeck) | Dr Joanna FabbriÌý(Centre Manager / Scientific Officer, UCL P&A) |
Dr Dominic PapineauÌý(UCL Earth Sciences) | Ìý |
Add @ucl.ac.uk to all email addresses, unless stated otherwise.
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- Academic Staff
Name and Position: Research Interests: Department: Email: Prof Nick Achilleos,ÌýProfessor of Planetary Physics Modelling and observation of the ionospheres and magnetospheres of Jupiter and Saturn; Solar Wind - Atmosphere Interaction (non-magnetized planets);Ìý Solar Wind - Magnetosphere Interaction (magnetized planets). Physics and Astronomy, UCLÌý nicholas.achilleos Dr Byron Adams,ÌýRoyal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow/Lecturer Tectonic Geomorphology; Mars surface processes; geochronolgy; planetary exploration mission simulation. Earth Sciences, UCL byron.adams Prof Dario Alfe, Professor of Physics Condensed Matter Physics / Mineral Physics Earth Sciences, UCL d.alfe Prof Anasuya Aruliah, Professor of Auroral Physics Thermosphere-ionosphere-magnetosphere interactions;ÌýFabry-Perot Interferometers and all-sky interferometers;ÌýNeutral wind dynamo;Ìý Meso-scale structure and dynamics in the high-latitude upper atmosphere. Physics and Astronomy, UCL a.aruliah Dr Maxim Ballmer,ÌýAssociate Professor in Geodynamics The structure and evolution of planetary mantles Earth Sciences, UCL m.ballmer Prof Paul Bown, Professor of Micropalaeontology Various aspects of calcareous nannoplankton which have an abundant and long fossil record and are principally used in sediment dating/correlation and palaeoceanography, with more recent applications in palaeobiology, evolution and biomineralisation studies. Earth Sciences, UCL p.bown ,ÌýProfessor of Sedimentology Sedimentology , Birkbeck c.bristow Prof John Brodholt, Professor of Mineral Physics Geophysics and Mineral Physics Earth Sciences, UCL j.brodholt Prof Andrew Coates, Professor of Physics, Deputy Director (Solar System), MSSL Planetary magnetospheres; Plasma interaction with comets, Mars, Venus, Titan, Enceladus; Planetary surface imaging; Measuring water density in Mars' atmosphere from the surface; Radiation effects on the surface of Mars; Earth's magnetosphere and bow shock; Space weather and effects on spacecraft. Planetary Science,ÌýMSSL, UCL a.coates , Professor of Planetary Science and Astrobiology Lunar Science; Planetary Exploration; Astrobiology. , Birkbeck i.crawford{at}bbk.ac.uk Dr Francisco Diego, Senior Teaching Fellow, University of London Observatory Public outreach; Optical instrumentation. Physics and Astronomy, UCL fd{at}star.ucl.ac.uk Prof David Dobson, Associate Professor of Earth Materials High-pressure experiments on deep Earth materials; Synthesis and properties of new Fe-alloy phases relevant to the core; Transport properties of mantle mineral rocks and minerals; Deep seismicity. Earth Sciences, UCL d.dobson , Professor of Geochemistry Origin and evolution of the Earth’s continental lower crust and the lithospheric upper mantle. , Birkbeck h.downes Dr Jay Farihi, Associate Professor in Astrophysics Exoplanets; Disks, planets, and asteroids in evolved stellar systems. Physics and Astronomy, UCL j.farihi Prof Andrew Fazakerley, Professor of Space Plasma Physics; Head of Department of Space and Climate Physics Space Plasma Physics/Magnetospheric Physics; Investigating magnetospheric phenomena using co-ordinated multi-spacecraft datasets; Inter-experiment in-flight cross-calibration. Space Plasma Physics,ÌýMSSL, UCL a.fazakerley Dr Steve Fossey, Teaching Fellow in Astronomy, UCL Observatory (UCLO) Extrasolar planets;ÌýInterstellar medium; ÌýMolecular astrophysics; Diffuse Interstellar Bands. Physics and Astronomy, UCL s.fossey , Lecturer in Geochemistry Planetary accretion using modern volcanic materials to understand early atmosphere degassing and loss. , BirkbeckÌý e.jennings{at}bbk.ac.uk Prof Geraint Jones, Professor of Planetary Science, Head of Planetary Science Group, MSSL Planetary magnetospheres and interactions with rings and moons; Cometary science; Comet- and dust-solar wind interaction; Interaction of unmagnetised planets with the solar wind; Heliospheric physics. Planetary Science,ÌýMSSL, UCL g.h.jones Dr Mihkel Kama, Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy Ìý Physics and Astronomy, UCL m.kama Prof Nick Lane,ÌýProfessor of Evolutionary Biochemistry Evolutionary biochemistry and bioenergetics. Genetics, Evolution & Environment, Div. of Biosciences, UCLÌý nick.lane Prof Christopher Owen, Professor of Physics Space plasma physics and Magnetospheric physics. Space Plasma Physics,ÌýMSSL, UCL c.owen Dr Dominic Papineau, LecturerÌýinÌýGeochemistryÌýand Astrobiology Biosignature in Precambrian sedimentary rocks, Raman spectroscopy, isotope biogeochemistry, organic geochemistry, organic petrology, diagenetic and metamorphic mineralogy, chemical evolution of the ocean and atmosphere, origin and evolution of life, exobiology. Earth Sciences, UCL d.papineau , Lecturer in Planetary Science Astrobiology; Planetary geology Planetary Science,ÌýMSSL, UCL l.preston Prof David Price, Professor of Mineral Physics and Vice Provost (Research) CMR; Earth History;ÌýEarth's core; Earth's mantle;ÌýComputational science; Flood basalts; Impacts; Mass extinction; Mineral physics;ÌýMolecular dynamics; Quantum mechanics. Earth Sciences, UCL d.priceÌý , Professor of Earthquake Geology The growth of active normal faults and how their slip-rates and growth control earthquake recurrence and seismic hazards. , Birkbeck gerald.roberts , Lecturer in Astrobiology Planetary habitability , Birkbeck Ìýa.rushby{at}bbk.ac.uk Prof Peter Sammonds, Professor of Geophysics, Director of Institute for Risk & Distaster Reduction Rock & Ice Physics: Mechanics of the Earth's crust and ice sheets by studying the fundamental physics and mechanics of geological materials; Impacts of climate change and natural hazards. Earth Sciences, UCL p.sammonds Prof Joanne Santini, Professor of Microbiology Diverse and interdisciplinary research, ranging from arsenic metabolism, to microbial bioleaching and extremophiles, bacteriophages and gut microbiomes.
Structural & Molecular Biology, Div. of Biosciences, UCL j.santini Prof Gorgio Savini, Professor ofÌýAstrophysics Instrumentation: modeling and calibration of optical elements and instruments in the infrared and sub-mm wavelength range.ÌýPayload Scientist on ESA Ariel Exoplanet space mission.Ìý Physics and Astronomy, UCL g.savini Prof Alan Smith, Professor of Detector Physics Space technologies; Systems engineering with an enterprise context; Technology planning. , UCL alan.smith Dr Ellen Stofan, Honorary Professor Geology of Venus, Mars, Titan, and Earth. Earth Sciences, UCL ellen{at}proxemy.comÌý Prof Jonathan Tennyson, Professor of Physics Theory of small molecules. In particular, computing spectra of these molecules (e.g. water) and colliding electrons (and occasionally positrons) with them, to investigate the astrophysical, atmospheric, plasma-related and other consequences of these processes.Ìý Physics and Astronomy, UCL j.tennyson Prof Giovanna Tinetti, Professor of Astrophysics Exoplanets characterisation; Atmospheric and Planetary science; Radiative Transfer modelling. Physics and Astronomy, UCL g.tinetti Dr Michel Tsamados,ÌýAssociate Professor in Polar Observation & Modelling Understanding the climate of the Earth's polar regions from combined modelling and remote sensing techniques. Applications to icy worlds. Earth Sciences, UCL m.tsamados Dr Vincent Van Eylen, Associate Professor of Exoplanets Characterization of exoplanets and their host stars, to learn about planet formation and evolution as well as the architecture of planetary systems. Planetary Science,ÌýMSSL, UCL v.vaneylen ProfÌýLidunka Vocadlo, Professor of Mineral Physics, Head of Department, UCL Earth Sciences
Ab initio simulation of the thermoelastic, melting and dynamic properties of planetary forming materials; Cryogenic-high T /high P experiments on planetary-forming materials; Ab initio simulation of the high P/T properties of metals. Earth Sciences, UCL l.vocadloÌý Dr Ingo Waldmann, Associate Professor in Extrasolar Planets High resolution atmospheric spectra of exoplanets;ÌýModelling of planetary atmospheres;ÌýPhotometry of transiting extrasolar planets;ÌýDetecting extrasolar planets using radial velocity and microlensing techniques. Physics and Astronomy, UCLÌýÌý ingo.waldmannÌý Prof Ian Wood, Professor of Crystallography Crystallography; X-ray and neutron powder diffraction; High pressure and high/low temperature diffraction experiments; Clay minerals;ÌýPlanetary ices. Earth Sciences, UCL ian.wood Prof Sergey Yurchenko, Professor of Physics The physics of molecules ranging from the theoretical high resolution spectroscopy to the modelling of molecular properties in different environments, including atmospheres of exoplanets, hot combustion gases as well as porous nano-structures. Physics and Astronomy, UCLÌýÌý s.yurchenko - Research Staff
Name and Position: Research Interests: Department: Email: Dr Jac van Driel, Research Fellow Composition and Internal Structure of Planetary Cores , UCL jack.driel.12 Dr William Dunn, Senior Research Fellow Jupiter's X-Ray Emission and Aurora; Exoplanets; Orbyts - Science Education Physics and Astronomy, UCL w.dunn Dr Billy Edwards, Project Scientist Twinkle Space MIssion Spectroscopy of Transiting Exoplanets; Twinkle Space Mission Physics and Astronomy, UCL billy.edwards.16 Dr Colin Forsyth, Senior Research Fellow Space plasma physics; Magnetospheric physics; Auroral physics Space Plasma Physics,ÌýMSSL, UCL colin.forsyth Dr Zixiao Guo, Honorary Research Associate Biosignatures and fossil records from early Earth; Biogeochemical cycles of C, S, Fe and Cu in solid Earth, in order to understand the co-evolution of biosphere and the Earth system;ÌýOrigin of graphite in Eoarchean banded iron formations , UCL zixiao.guo Dr Emily Ingman,ÌýÌýPostdoctoral Researcher Astrobiology Planetary Science,ÌýMSSL, UCL e.ingman Dr Haiyang Luo,ÌýPostdoctoral Researcher Modeling of planetary materials; Structure and properties of silicate melts; Element partitioning and isotope fractionation; Evaporation and diffusion of elements and isotopes. , UCL haiyang.luo Dr Marco Rocchetto, Honorary Senior Research Fellow Robotic telescope systems; Bayesian retrieval techniques; Modelling of exoplanetary atmospheres; Molecular cross-sections; Time-series photometry Physics and Astronomy, UCL m.rocchetto Dr Yu Tao, Visiting Research Fellow Imaging science;Ìý3D reconstructio;ÌýMachine vision; Planetary science Imaging,ÌýMSSL, UCL yu.tao Dr Marcell Tessenyi, Senior Research Associate Understanding exoplanet atmospheres through infrared spectroscopy; Twinkle space mission Physics and Astronomy, UCLÌý m.tessenyiÌý Dr Shahab Varkouhi,Ìý
Research AssociateBotryoidal quartz as possible abiotic biosignatures in Archean cherts , UCL s.varkouhi Dr Anne Wellbrock, Research Associate Plasma interactions with unmagnetised bodies in the solar system, especially Titan. Planetary Science,ÌýMSSL, UCL a.wellbrock Dr (Kai) Gordon Yip,ÌýPostdoctoral Researcher Exoplanets; Machine Learning techniques; Radiative transfer model, TauREx , UCL kai.yip.13 - Postgraduate Students
Name and funding body: Research Interests: Department: Email: Ahlam Al Qasim Exoplanets Astrophysics,ÌýMSSL, UCL ahlam.alqasim.17 Lara Anisman Physics of exoplanetary atmospheres; Spectrum retrievals of atmospheres; Characterization of exoplanets Physics and Astronomy, UCLÌý lara.anisman.18 Connor Ballard Spectral detection of biosignatures within ancient terrestrial lake deposits as analogues for Mars Planetary Science,ÌýMSSL, UCL connor.ballard.21 Ryan Brady Exoplanetary atmospheres; Theoretical high-resolution spectroscopy; Computational quantum mechanics , UCL ryan.brady.17 Kan Chen Hydrodynamical modelling of planet-forming disks , UCL kan.chen.21 Matthew (I Kit) Cheng Space Plasma Physics; Magnetospheric Physics , UCL i.cheng.19 Jack Davey Exoplanet Atmospheric modelling , UCL jack.davey.22 Graham Driver Characterising glacier-like forms on Mars: Geomorphology, motions, and processes , Birkbeck gdrive01@mail.bbk.ac.uk Ross Dobson Exoplanets Astrophysics,ÌýMSSL, UCL ross.dobson.17 Sam Grant Preparatory research for the Comet Interceptor mission Planetary Science,ÌýMSSL, UCL samuel.grant.20 Zuri Gray The polarimetry of cometary dust Planetary Science,ÌýMSSL, UCL, based atÌýArmagh Observatory zuri.gray.20 Max Hipperson Artificial intelligence; Machine learning; Remote sensing; Planetary surfaces , UCL max.hipperson.15 Cynthia Ho Exoplanets Astrophysics,ÌýMSSL, UCL sze.ho.20 Andrew Jamieson Investigating the thermoeleastic properties of the [Fe,Ni]3Si system in conditions relevant to Mars and other smaller planetary bodies , UCL a.jamieson.17 Luke Keyte Elemental abundances in protoplanetary disks; Planetary formation and evolution; Spectroscopy of exoplanet atmospheres , UCL luke.keyte.18 Sushuang Ma Exoplanet Atmospheric modellingÌý , UCL sushuang.ma.20 Hannah Osborne Exoplanets Astrophysics,ÌýMSSL, UCL hannah.osborne.19 Priya Patel Water and dust in the Mars atmosphere from the Rosalind Franklin rover Planetary Science,ÌýMSSL, UCL priya.k.patel.16 SETI in the Solar System: Geochemical/ other detection systems for micron-scale evidence of Non-Terrestrial Artefacts (NTAs); Algorithms & search systems for detection of larger NTA fragments in high-resolution satellite imagery , Birkbeck l.pinault Cristian Radulescu Outer Planet Magnetospheres Planetary Science,ÌýMSSL, UCLÌý cristian.radulescu.17 Catherine Regan Mars solar wind interaction and its relation to surface and atmospheric dust Planetary Science,ÌýMSSL, UCLÌý catherine.regan.19 Patricio Reller Garcia Deep learning and AI; Data-intensive exoplanetary science; Distributed and high-performance computing; Research software engineering (citizen science tools) , UCL / patricio.reller Akshay Robert White Dwarf Planetary Systems;ÌýTransits and Variability , UCLÌý akshay.robert.22 Arianna Saba Atmospheric detection and characterization of exoplanets; Ground-based and space-based high resolution spectroscopy; Data Analysis Machine Learning , UCLÌý arianna.saba.20 Alexandre Santos Magnetospheric Physics; Planetary Systems; Astrodynamics; Machine Learning , UCLÌý alexandre.santos.21 Wilfrid Somogyi Exoplanetary atmospheres; Theoretical high-resolution spectroscopy; Computational quantum mechanics; Diatomic molecules , UCL Ìý wilfrid.somogyi.15 Tara Tahseen Machine learning in Exoplanet General Circulation Models , UCL / tara.tahseen.22 Anna Thomas Planet & star formation/evolution; Exoplanet composition; Chemical tracers of planet formation history , UCLÌý annaleice.thomas.22 Alexandra Thompson Exoplanet retrieval codes; Stellar activity and characterisation of exoplanet host stars; Atmospheric properties of exoplanets , UCL Ìý alex.thompson.17 Antonia Vojtekova Machine learning in Exoplanet Chemistry , UCL /Ìý antonia.vojtekova.22 Nikolay Walters Machine learning techniques; Carbon stars; Magnetic white dwarfs , UCL nikolay.walters.15 Angharad Weeks Exoplanets Astrophysics,ÌýMSSL, UCL angharad.weeks.20 Exoplanets; atmospheric and planetary science; planetary habitability; climate modelling , Birkbeck hannah.woodward.21 Samuel Wright Exoplanets; Exoplanet atmospheres; Atmospheric spectroscopy; Data analysis; Machine learning , UCL samuel.wright.13 Elena Zaharia Survival of basal magma oceans on planets and super earthsÌý Earth Sciences, UCL elena.zaharia.21Ìý - Emeritus and honorary staff
Name and Position: Research Interests: Department: Email: Prof Alan Aylward, Emeritus Professor of Atmospheric Physics (Terrestrial) thermospheric and ionospheric physics;ÌýIncoherent Scatter Radar;ÌýPlanetary upper atmospheres and ionospheres; Modelling of terrestrial and planetary atmospheres. Physics and Astronomy, UCL a.aylward Geoffrey Baron, Honorary Teaching Support Mineral physics of planetary ices Earth Sciences, UCL g.baron.16 Prof Donald Braben, Honorary Professor Ìý Earth Sciences, UCL d.braben , Honorary Senior Lecturer in Physiology Extreme environment physiology; Long-duration human space flight; Aerospace medicine. , UCL k.fong Prof Patrick Guio, Honorary Professor Space plasma physics - Nonlinear waves and turbulence; Incoherent scattering - Theory and observation (EISCAT); High-performance computing - Plasma and planetary modelling. Physics and Astronomy, UCL p.guio Dr Martin Homann, Honorary Research Fellow Origin and evolution of life on Earth, biosignatures on Mars.Ìý Earth Sciences, UCLÌý m.homann Prof Adrian P. Jones, Emeritus ProfessorÌýin Petrology Igneous Petrology Earth Sciences, UCLÌý adrian.jones , Honorary Research Associate Planetary surface processes (particularly those on Mars and icy moons); Ice sublimation geomorphology; Planetary analogue laboratory experiments under low pressure; Planetary surface change detection techniques. , Birkbeck l.mckeown{at}bbk.ac.uk Dr Mario Morvan, Honarary Research Associate Observation of exoplanets; Machine & Deep Learning Physics and Astronomy, UCL mario.morvan Prof Steve Miller, Emeritus Professor of Planetary Science and Science Communication Chemistry and dynamics of the atmospheres of the Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Titan; Chemistry and dynamics of extra-solar planets; Using H3+Ìýto investigate planetary atmospheres and the early Universe. Physics and Astronomy, UCL s.miller Prof Jan-Peter Muller, Emeritus Professor of Image Understanding and Remote Sensing, MSSL Life detection on other planets (in our solar system & beyond); Comparative morphology for understanding surface processes using 3D terrain; Highly turbulent flow and how Giant Planets' banded structure and long-lived storms can persist; Sub-surface imaging systems from space. Imaging,ÌýMSSL, UCL j.muller Prof Kevin Pickering, Emeritus Professor of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Earth surface processes (particularly all aspects of deep-marine sedimentology, stratigraphy and tectonics); Surface processes on Venus; Global environmental issues; Stratigraphy, tectonics and sedimentation; Sediment geochemistry and clay mineralogy, particularly relating to deep-marine environments. Earth Sciences, UCL kt.pickering Dr Ellen Stofan, Honorary Professor Geology of Venus, Mars, Titan, and Earth. Earth Sciences, UCL ellen{at}proxemy.comÌý Prof John Ward, EmeritusÌýProfessor of Biochemical Engineering The use of bacteria, enzymes and phages to develop new chemicals, pathways and active entities. Structural & Molecular Biology, Div. of Biosciences, UCL j.ward Prof Duncan Wingham, Honorary Professor The flow and mass exchange of the Earth's ice sheets through the use of ultra-precise measurements from Earth orbiting satellites. Earth Sciences, UCL duncan.wingham Ìý
- CPS Associates
Previous CPS members and associates of the group:
Name: Research: Dr Qasim Afghan Comet observations Dr Louise Alexander
Lunar geochemistryÌý
Dr Claudio Arena
Exoplanets - Atmospheric Detection and Characterisation; Scientific Payloads Attitude and Orbital Control Systems (AOCS); Infrared and THz Optics and Instrumentation
Dr Chris ArridgeÌý
Planetary magnetospheres; Robotic exploration of the solar system; Astrophysical magnetospheres.
Dr Bob BarberÌý
The optical properties of water; Water in comets.
Lee Bardon
Impact melting and vapourisation of planets, including the proto-Earth
Dr David Barnes
Heliospheric Physics; HELCATS (Heliospheric Cataloguing, Analysis and Technique Service) FP7 project using data from the STEREO twin spacecraft which is observing plasma structures in the solar wind.
Dr Jo Barstow (Eberhardt)
Planetary atmosphere modelling; Extrasolar planets
Dr Carolina Bergfors
Evolved stellar and planetary systems. Star and planet formation. Low mass stars and brown dwarfs.
Dr Kimberley Birkett
Comets
Dr Eleni Bohacek
ExoMars PanCam
James Braithwaite
Material behavior governing the evolution of the magma ocean
Dr George Brydon
Planetary penetrators
Dr Roberto Bugiolacchi
Lunar science; MoonZoo
Abigail Calzada-Diaz
Source regions of lunar meteorites
Dr Jacqueline Campbell
Hyperspectral imaging;ÌýCompositional mapping of dynamic features on Mars;
Martian polar regions;ÌýDetection of organicsDr Fuencisla Canadas
Co-evolution of Neoproterozoic Biogeochemical Cycles
Dr George Cann
Simulation of biosignatures in the Martian atmosphere;ÌýRetrieval of martian atmospheric trace gases
Dr Quentin Changeat
Exoplanets
DrÌýMario Damiano
Exoplanets
Dr Camila DanielskiÌý
ExoplanetsÌý
Dr Lewis Dartnell
Astrobiology
Dr Joel Davis Surface processes on terrestrial planets; Geological and climate evolution of Mars; Arid landscapes and environment on Earth; DTM generation and change detection Dr Lottie DavisÌý
Biomarkers in alkaline lakes and application to Mars
Ravindra Desai
Saturn's Magnetosphere, Spacecraft Instrumentation
Dr Zach Dickeson
Characterising the geology of the landing sites for the European Space Agencies upcoming ExoMars2020 rover mission
Dr Matthew Dodd
Biosignatures in Earth’s oldest sedimentary rocks
Dr Amy Edgington
Properties of core-forming and other deep-Earth materials and the implications these have on the behaviour and evolution of planetary interiors.
Dr Mohamed Ramy El-Maarry
Fracture mechanics in Solar System bodies, particularly Martian geology/geomorphology encompassing glacial/periglacial, volcanic and hydrological processes; geology/geomorphology of small bodies and moons.
Dr Marianna Felici
Cassini, Maven
Dr Alistair Francis
Sensor Independent Deep Learning for Detection Tasks with Optical Satellites
Dr Andrew D. Griffiths
Project Manager for the ExoMars PanCam instrument; Imaging the Martian surface and atmospheric phenomena; Determining landing site morphology from stereo images; Determining theÌýaltitude distribution of water vapour in the Martian atmosphere via solarÌýspectral line absorption measurements.
Dr Pete Grindrod
Surface-atmosphere exchange and the history of water on Mars
Dr Samuel Halim The survivability of lunar impactors Dr Terence Hackwill
Lunar geology
Dr Cui Hang
Computational Mineral Physics
Dr Flavien Hardy
Planetary magnetosphere modelling; Solar wind - magnetosphere interaction; Accretion disks and planetary evolution
Prof Louise Harra
The trigger for solar flares and coronal mass ejections; Formation of the solar wind; The Sun-Earth connection
Dr Jennifer Harris
Martian meteorites, Mars analogues, VNIR mineral spectroscopy, PanCam.
Dr Richard Haythornthwaite
Enceladus; Titan; Plasma interactionsÌý
Prof. Karen Hudson-Edwards
Processes and products of the biogeochemical cycling of contaminants and nutrients in mine wastes, waters, dusts and contaminated land.
Huma Irfan
Planetary GIS, particularly Lunar GIS studies related to lunar digital elevation models and future lunar missions.Ìý
Dr Caitriona Jackman
Solar wind - magnetosphere coupling; Magnetotail dynamics (Saturn, Mercury, Jupiter, Earth)
Dr Jamie Jasinski
Saturn's magnetosphere
Dr David Johnson
Atmospheric modelling; Data assimilation techniques; Space weather; Meteorolgy
Prof Carolina Lithgow-Bertelloni
Geophysics and Geodynamics: the connection between the dynamics of planetary interiors and their surface expression, including the influence of dynamics on surface deformation and topography.
Jane MacArthur
Planetary Science MSc graduate
Dr Giulia Magnarini
The formation mechanism of long runout landslides on planetary bodies
Dr Adam Martins
Hydrogen and Helium at conditions of Gas Giant interiors (Now programmer at UK Met Office)
Dr Dimitrios Millas Magnetospheric modelling of giant planets Dr Tom Nordheim
Moon-magnetosphere interactions at Saturn and Jupiter; Space weathering effects on un-magnetised bodies; Modelling of cosmic ray interactions in neutral atmospheres; Planetary robotics.
Dr RokÌýNezic
Polarimetry of comets
Dr Lucy Norman
Astrobiology, Titan and the Self-Assembly of Amphiphiles
Dr Panagiotis Sidiropoulos
Pattern recognition; Machine learning; Image and video processing; Computer vision
Dr Divya Persaud
Development of Mars image data fusion and automated feature recognition for surface geology ahead of the ExoMars 2020 rover launch
Dr Nathan Pilkington
Magnetospheric physicsÌý
Dr Wil Poole
Mars:South Polar Cap landforms; Surface roughness. Earth: Glaciers; Polar Caps; Surface roughness.
Dr Oliver Price
Fine Scale Structure in Cometary Dust Tails
Alfiah 'Kiky' Putri
Data Mining on Planetary Datasets (Mars)
Dr Yudish Ramanjooloo
Comets and their interaction with the Solar Wind
Dr Licia Ray
Comparative planetary magnetospheres; Auroral processes; Magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling; Magnetospheric dynamics; Planetary ionospheres.
Dr Leonardo Regoli
Cassini, Maven
Dr Amy Ronksley
Coupling of upper and lower atmosphere;Ìý
SCANDI, FPIs and EISCAT radars;
Meteorology and space weather.Dr Gillian Sclater Physics of dissociating clathrates in cryovolcanic vents: application to Titan, Enceladus and Triton Dr Elliot Sefton-NashÌý
Mapping and understanding the composition, distribution and geologic influence of volatiles in the solar system.Ìý
DrÌýSi-Ting Xiong
3D subsurface mapping;ÌýMartian Polar regions;ÌýSubsurface mapping in deserts
Dr Joshua Snape
Lunar meteorites and lunar regolith
Dr Arianna Sorba
Modelling planetary magnetospheres;ÌýPlanetary aurorae;ÌýMagnetosphere-ionosphere coupling (at Jupiter and Saturn)
DrÌýRoger Stabbins
Science preparations for ExoMars PanCam: Multispectral imaging of Martian geology and atmospherics
DrÌýAaron Stinson
Polarimetry of small Solar System bodies
Prof Lars Stixrude
Large-scale planetary processes through investigations of the fundamental atomic-scale physics of Earth- and planet-forming materials; Mineral physics; Earth and planetary liquids and fluids; Condensed matter physics; High pressure physics; Planetary structure and evolution.
Dr Andrew Swann
Polluted white dwarfs; Exoplanetary systems
Dr Sam Taylor
Saturn's magnetosphere
Dr Angelos Tsiaras
Exoplanet spectroscopy
Indhu Varatharajan
Planetary Science MSc graduate
Prof Serena Viti
Astrochemistry
DrÌýAffelia Wibisono
X-ray aurora
Dr Fred Wilson
Thermodynamics of a MgO-CaO system under magma ocean conditions following giant impact
Dr Tom Wilson
Water production and chemistry in comets
Dr Marisa Wood
Birch’s Law: does it work for iron and iron alloys in planetary cores
Dr Bing Xiao
Computational Mineral Physics
Dr Japheth Yates
Exoplanets; Super Earths;Ìý
Atmosphere-magnetosphere coupling; Planetary Atmospheres.ÌýDr Tiziano Zingales
Exoplanets: Photometry of transiting planets
- Notable Academics
Professor Graziella Branduardi-Raymont (MSSL 1974-1977, and 1979-2023)
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