Sarah Badman

Dr. Sarah Badman is a Reader in Space Physics at the Department of Physics, Lancaster University. Her research focuses on magnetospheric and auroral dynamics across the solar system, particularly at Saturn and Jupiter, using data from missions like Cassini, Juno, Hisaki, and the Hubble Space Telescope.

• Investigates energy transfer from the Sun to planetary environments
• Analyzes auroral emissions at ultraviolet, infrared, and radio wavelengths
• Explores Jupiter’s magnetospheric dynamics using Juno, Hisaki, and HST data
• Supervises PhD students in Space and Planetary Physics

Scientific Awards & Activities:

• Royal Astronomical Society Fowler Prize
• RAS 2012 Research Fellowship
• Editorial contributions to journals including Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets

Her current projects include Plasma-neutrals interactions at Saturn (2024–2027) and ongoing planetary research initiatives.