Hello Space Nerds!

I am Ananya  welcome to my corner of the universe!  I'm a Vanier Scholar and PhD researcher in Planetary Science & Exploration at Western Space, working with Dr. Gordon Osinski. I study the surface processes of planetary landscapes to help make human exploration of the Moon, Mars, and Venus possible.

I'm part of NASA's Artemis geology team, the Canadian Space Agency's Lunar Rover mission, and the ESA ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover and Trace Gas Orbiter (CaSSIS) science teams. I'm also the founder & president of India's first Planetary Science Club and Outreach Lead for NASA NextGen.

Passionate about championing women in STEM and equity in science, I share my research life with a global community on Instagram. When I'm not chasing craters, you'll find me making art, doing calligraphy, and traveling the world. Say hi! 😄