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Theresa Fisher is a Researcher at the Steward Observatory, University of Arizona, since August 2023. She collaborates with Dr. R©gis Ferrierre as part of the NASA-funded Alien Earths NExSS team. Her work focuses on developing biosignatures for exoplanets using complex systems science and atmospheric chemistry, extending her doctoral research on atmospheric chemical reaction networks as biosignature indicators. She holds a Ph.D. in 2023 from Arizona State University.
Education:
- Ph.D., 2023, Arizona State University
Research Interests: Dr. Fisher investigates global ecological models and exoplanetary atmospheric dynamics to identify biosignatures. Her work integrates network topology analysis and statistical methods to assess planetary habitability and distinguish biotic from abiotic atmospheres. She also explores technosignatures and the role of biogeosciences in detecting extraterrestrial life.
Key Projects: Her contributions include designing frameworks for the Putative Habitable World Observatory and analyzing meteorite-derived biochemical networks. She advocates for probabilistic approaches in biosignature detection and emphasizes the importance of oxygen-based biosignatures on water worlds.
Grants & Collaborations: Funded by NASA's Alien Earths NExSS team, her research aligns with cutting-edge exoplanet observation strategies and planetary science priorities. She actively participates in interdisciplinary discussions on astrobiology trends through conferences like the 2022 Exoplanet Biosignatures session.
Labs/Teams: Member of the Alien Earths NExSS team at Steward Observatory, leveraging advanced observational tools and theoretical models to advance exoplanet science.
