Astrobiologist of the Month
September
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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.
✉️ tori [dot] m [dot] hoehler [at] nasa [dot] gov
🌎 Mountain View, California, USA
TORI HOEHLER
“I'm a chemist turned oceanographer turned astrobiologist. All three come in handy when working on Ocean Worlds!"
Position
Research Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center
Career Pathway
BS in Chemistry and PhD in Marine Chemistry, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Research Topics
Microbial Ecology; Bioenergetics; Habitability & Life Detection
Why did you decide to become an Astrobiologist?
Astrobiology was growing rapidly at the time I came to do a postdoc at NASA Ames. It was a natural fit for my interest in studying how microorganisms affect and are affected by the chemistry of their environment
If your lab/research group had a nickname, what would it be?
The Notorious BRG (Bioenergetics Research Group)
Are you accepting students?
No