Scientific Community
Connect with NASA scientists and researchers working on exoplanet discovery and analysis

Dr. Sarah Chen
Lead Astrophysicist
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Leading research on atmospheric composition analysis of potentially habitable exoplanets using JWST spectroscopy. Published over 50 papers on exoplanet characterization.

Prof. Michael Torres
AI Research Lead
NASA Ames Research Center
Developing advanced machine learning algorithms for automated exoplanet detection and habitability assessment. Pioneer in AI-driven astronomical data analysis.

Dr. Emily Rodriguez
Senior Planetary Scientist
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Expert in climate modeling of exoplanets, particularly focusing on tidal locking effects and atmospheric circulation patterns on M-dwarf planets.

Dr. James Park
Exoplanet Researcher
NASA Exoplanet Science Institute
Specialist in transit photometry analysis and exoplanet characterization. Key contributor to TESS mission data analysis and planet validation.

Dr. Lisa Wang
Lead Astrobiologist
NASA Astrobiology Institute
Leading research on biosignature detection methodologies and false positive identification. Developing frameworks for life detection on exoplanets.

Prof. David Kumar
Observational Astronomer
NASA Hubble Space Telescope Institute
Expert in high-resolution spectroscopy for exoplanet atmosphere characterization. Coordinating multi-telescope observation campaigns for target exoplanets.

Dr. Maria Santos
Theoretical Astrophysicist
NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies
Researching planetary formation and evolution theories, with focus on understanding how habitable zone planets form around different stellar types.