I am currently an STFC-funded PhD student at the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge, supervised by Prof. Oliver Shorttle and Dr. Paul B. Rimmer. My research explores the interdisciplinary intersection of planetary science, habitability, and astrobiology.

I grew up in Nicosia, Cyprus. After finishing high school, I moved to the UK where I studied Physical Natural Sciences (BA/MA) and Astrophysics (MSci) at Trinity College, University of Cambridge. I then took 2 years of before my PhD: partly working remotely (ML Lead in a startup; for more info see my LinkedIn), and partly travelling (wherever covid allowed; for more info see non-research or ask!)

Research Interests

Through modelling the processes that shape planets, such as atmospheric chemistry, volcanism, and weathering, I explore some key questions:

• Using our limited observations of exoplanets or celestial bodies in our solar system, how much information can we extract about their geochemistry and possible habitability?
  
• Critically, how could we distinguish between abiotic and biotic processes on distant worlds?

Research Groups

Planetary Chemistry: We study the evolution and habitability of planets in the solar system and around other stars.

Planetary Astrochemistry Lab: We experimentally simulate planetary environments and use them to test prebiotic chemistry.

Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe: We aim to develop a deeper understanding of life, its emergence, and its distribution in the Universe.