Katie Knowles

Katie Knowles is a postgraduate researcher at Northumbria University, specializing in planetary science and space science. Her work focuses on the atmospheres and auroral phenomena of giant planets like Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune, including H3+ ion dynamics and atmospheric variations. She has contributed to multiple high-impact publications using data from NASA's 42 software, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and ground-based observatories like Keck-NIRSPEC and IRTF-iSHELL.

• Education: Master of Physics (First Class Honours) in Physics with Space Science from the University of Leicester (2017–2022).

Her research explores planetary auroras, magnetic field interactions, and atmospheric dynamics in the outer solar system. Utilizing advanced spectroscopy and spacecraft data, she investigates phenomena such as Jupiter's equatorial atmospheric variations and Neptune's infrared aurorae. Her publications highlight collaborations with institutions like NASA and the University of Leicester.

Katie's recent articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining observational data from JWST and Keck-NIRSPEC with theoretical models. Key themes include H3+ ion behavior, auroral drivers, and planetary magnetospheres.

• Scientific Awards:
  • First Class Honours in Master of Physics with Space Science, University of Leicester

She is involved in outreach work and has been recognized for academic excellence, finishing in the top four students in at least four years of study. Her technical expertise includes attitude and orbit control systems for small spacecraft and infrared spectroscopy.