Sarah Rugheimer is an astrophysics associate professor at University of Edinburgh and astrobiologist known for her expertise in modeling the atmospheres and climates of extrasolar planets. She was the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy at York, recognized for her contributions to public outreach and has appeared over 120 times on radio and TV (including BBC, NPR, CTV, Global News, Newstalk, New Scientist, etc). Sarah researches exoplanets, biosignatures, and habitability.
Her new series on the James Webb Space Telescope was just released in March on the Great Courses called "Experiencing James Webb: The Invisible Universe Revealed".
Rugheimer is the co-Lead of the project office for the Large Interferometer for Exoplanets (LIFE), a next generation space telescope concept to detect signs of life on other planets. Sarah is dedicated to scientific literacy and public outreach.
She also wants to do more public writing on astronomy if you have any insights or introductions!
www.life-space-mission.com
Areas of Expertise
Astrobiology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Atmospheric Studies, Biosignatures, Climate Science, Exoplanets, Gender Equality in Science, Research, STEM Education, Science Communication, Writing
