Network Coordination Group

Prof. Kirsi Lehto, University of Turku, Finland

Prof. Ingunn Thorseth, University of Bergen, Norway

Prof. David Field, Aarhus University, Denmark

Prof. Uffe Gråe Jørgensen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Prof. Kalle Kirsimäe, University of Tartu, Estonia

Dr. Þröstur Þorsteinsson, University of Iceland

Prof. Hans Olofsson, Stockholm University

Dr. Wolf D. Geppert, Stockholm University, Sweden (Project Leader)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participating institutions

University of Tartu (Tartu Ülikool)

Group Leader: Prof.Kalle Kirsimäe

Research themes in Astrobiology: Formation and structure of impact craters and development of impact induced hydrothermal systems. Read more about the scientists  engaged in astrobiology and their research at the University of Tartu here.

University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet)

Group Leader: Prof. Uffe Gråe Jørgensen

Research themes in Astrobiology: Search for exoplanets by use of the microlensing technique,theoretical models for formation of solar systems,
formation of interstellar dust grains and their role in the solar system,
Exploration of the Martian surface Read more about the scientists  engaged in astrobiology and their research at the University of Copenhagen here.

University of Aarhus (Aarhus Universitet)

Group Leader: Prof. David Field

Research themes in Astrobiology: Experiments on damage to isolated biomolecular systems, solution-phase experiments on DNA segments electronic structure of macromolecular ions molecular astrophysics on surfaces. Read more about the scientists  engaged in astrobiology and their research at the University of Aarhus here.

University of Turku (Turun yliopisto)

Group Leader: Prof. Kirsi Lehto

Research themes in Astrobiology: A multitude of research projects in the field of Astrobiology are carried aut at the University of Turku.Read more about the scientists  engaged in astrobiology and their research at the University of Turku here. The University also runs a curriculum minor on Astrobiology. Information about ongoing courses can be found here.

University of Bergen (Universitet i Bergen)

Group Leader: Prof. Ingunn Thorseth

Research themes in Astrobiology: Geodynamics of the Deep Seafloor, Water-Rock-Microbe Interactions, The Deep Biosphere, Early Earth and Biosignatures Read more about the scientists  engaged in astrobiology and their research at the University of Bergen here.

Stockholm University (Stockholms Universitet)

Group Leader: Prof. Hans Olofsson

Research themes in Astrobiology: Many diverse research projects in the field of Astrobiology are carried out at Stockholm University.Read more about the scientists  engaged in astrobiology and their research at Stockholm here. An Astrobiology Graduate School is operated at Stockholm University

Nordic Network of Astrobiology Graduate Schools

Towards a Nordic Research and Education Area in Astrobiology

Astrobiology institute at the University of Hawaii (Homepage)

Group Leader: Prof. Karen Meech

Research themes in Astrobiology: Detailed Information about the research of the institute can be obtained at its website.

University of Iceland (Háskoli Islands)

Group Leader: Dr. Þröstur Þorsteinsson

Research themes in Astrobiology: Glaciological, hydrological, geochemical and microbiological investigations of subglacial lakes. Read more about the scientists  engaged in astrobiology and their research at the University of Iceland here.

Partner institutions