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Dr. Ben Pearce is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, Planetary Sciences at Purdue University, specializing in astrobiology and the origins of life. His research focuses on understanding terrestrial atmospheric processes and their implications for the emergence of life on Earth. He utilizes a combination of laboratory experiments and atmospheric modeling to recreate conditions that led to the formation of life-sustaining organic compounds. Dr. Pearce earned his PhD and MSc in Physics Astronomy - Astrobiology from McMaster University and holds Bachelor's degrees in Astronomy from the University of British Columbia and Software Engineering from the University of Calgary. He has been awarded the PNAS Cozzarelli Prize (2017) for his contributions to understanding HCN production in Hadean Earth atmospheres. His work has been published in various prestigious journals, marking significant advancements in the field of astrobiology and planetary science.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Teaching and conducting research in Earth, Atmospheric, Planetary Sciences.
Johns Hopkins University •
Conducted research on planetary atmospheres.
Johns Hopkins University •
Focused on astrobiological implications of atmospheric chemistry.
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