Research Areas – Layout Change
Astrobiology and the Search for Life
Our research seeks to understand the presence and preservation of biosignatures within planetary environments and through planetary exploration by analyzing data from current spacecraft and devising new techniques for future missions. PI: Sarah Johnson
Water and Food Security
Our research focuses on the international political dimensions of water and agriculture, with a focus on Asia and Africa. PI: Mark Giordano
Technology Law and Governance
Our research seeks to understand the presence and preservation of biosignatures within planetary environments and through planetary exploration by analyzing data from current spacecraft and devising new techniques for future missions. PI: Sarah Johnson
Climate Change and Clean Energy
Our research examines clean energy technology transfer and innovation and the technical and political factors that shape domestic and international energy and climate policy decisions, with a focus on China and the emerging economies. PI: Joanna Lewis
Global and Planetary Health
Our research spans studies of social trauma, poverty, and social exclusion, global mental health, global health security, public health preparedness and health diplomacy. PIs: Emily Mendenhall and Rebecca Katz
History of Science
Our research seeks to understand the presence and preservation of biosignatures within planetary environments and through planetary exploration by analyzing data from current spacecraft and devising new techniques for future missions. PI: Sarah Johnson