Eva-Maria Ahrer

Eva-Maria Ahrer is a postdoctoral researcher in the Atmospheric Physics of Exoplanets department, focusing on exoplanetary atmospheres and data analysis techniques for space-based telescopes like JWST and HST. Her work bridges observational astronomy with computational methods to advance planetary science.

Her research spans exoplanet atmospheric characterization, planetary formation models, and JWST spectroscopic data analysis. Key projects include the BOWIE-ALIGN comparative survey and the KRONOS initiative, emphasizing the link between migration history and atmospheric composition.

Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding hot Jupiter alignment, metallicity, and chemical signatures using JWST’s NIRSpec and NIRISS instruments. She co-developed the open-source Eureka! pipeline for time-series observations and advocates for equity in STEM through the Equitea forum.