Astrobiologist of the Month
October
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Every month we feature two astrobiologists from around the world. Our aim is for everyone to get to know each other, connect and network. If you would like to be featured, let us know here.
✉️ luanghezzi [at] ov [dot] ufrj [dot] br
🌎 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Opportunities
Undergraduate students
Masters students
PhD students
(for more information, click here)
LUAN GHEZZI
“I'm a 39 year-old Brazilian astronomer. I'm also married and father of a boy. I've been passionate about Astronomy since I was a kid.”
Position
Professor at Valongo Observatory at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Career Pathway
Bachelor in Astronomy at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, skipped Masters, PhD in Astronomy at National Observatory
Research Topics
Study of the influence of stellar properties on the formation, evolution and architectures of planetary systems; Detection, atmospheric characterization and habitability of exoplanets; Determination of physical parameters and chemical abundances of solar-type stars using spectroscopy
Why did you decide to become an Astrobiologist?
Whether we're alone in the Universe is one the most intriguing and relevant scientific questions of all time and I wanted to be a part of the search for an answer
If your lab/research group had a nickname, what would it be?
Stars, Exoplanets and Astrobiology (SEA)
Are you accepting students?
Undergraduate, Masters and PhD students (for more information, click here)