The Diaries of Space Explorers - Dr. Cecilia Leung

The Diaries of Space Explorers - Dr. Cecilia Leung

Feb. 15, 2021
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Dr. Cecilia Leung, a planetary scientist specializing in the present-day water cycle on Mars. Her research combines the use of 3D numerical atmospheric models and spacecraft observations to study seasonal changes in the Martian weather and climate. Her work also supports the Entry-Descent-and-Landing (EDL) of recent Mars Missions such as the InSight Mars Lander and the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover.

Dr. Leung received her PhD from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona, and is currently a NASA postdoctoral fellow at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. One of the greatest privileges of her job is the opportunities to communicate the joys of planetary exploration with students and space enthusiasts, as well as connecting the relevance of research and technology development to the benefits in our daily lives.

If you would like to learn more about Cecilia's work you can read her NASA biography or you can follow her on Twitter @CelestialCess 

Listen to Dr. Leung's podcast (mp3)