Jean-Luc Margot

Jean-Luc Margot is a Professor at the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) at UCLA. He is a planetary astronomer with a strong focus on dynamics, geophysics, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).

• Research Interests: Dynamics of planetary systems, geophysical processes on celestial bodies, and SETI initiatives.
• Advocacy: Frequently comments on science funding, policy changes, and planetary defense through social media and collaborations.
• Collaborations: Regularly works with institutions like NASA, The Planetary Society, and other space science organizations.
• Education: Not explicitly detailed in the provided texts but inferred from his faculty role and research focus.

His work includes radar observations of Venus, promoting science communication, and addressing the impacts of political decisions on scientific progress. He mentors graduate students like Megan Li, whose SETI research has been highlighted in public forums.