People: Astrobiology Graduate Student Directory

Tyler Robinson
Astronomy

I am interested in planet formation and planetary atmospheres. To date, most of my work has been on feasibility studies for future space-based telescopes. I am trying to learn how well these telescopes will be able to characterize both terrestrial and giant planets.

My future work will probably be in climate modeling. I am curious about how the surface of a planet and its atmosphere interact. This research is important for understanding how one should search for biosignatures on other worlds.

The Astrobiology Program at the UW is the ideal place for me to explore my interdisciplinary interests. Aspects of my work touch on a variety of fields that range from astronomy to geology. In the future, I hope to expand my research to include more biological aspects.