Alejandra Traspas Muiña

Alejandra Traspas Muiña is a Visiting Professor at Queen Mary University of London's School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. Her research focuses on astrochemistry, particularly the formation and evolution of interstellar molecules under ion and electron irradiation. She uses advanced experimental facilities like the Ice Chamber for Astrophysics–Astrochemistry (ICA) to study astrophysical ice analogs.

Her work examines prebiotic molecule synthesis (e.g., methyl formate, glycine) and their survivability in space environments. Key areas include radiation-driven chemistry, thermal processing of ices, and spectroscopic characterization using VUV, IR, and terahertz techniques. Recent studies explore Europa's ice chemistry and panspermia implications via tardigrade survival experiments.

Awards: None explicitly listed. Advising and Grants: No student or grant details provided. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary projects in astrophysics, planetary science, and astrobiology.