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Laura Driessen is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Sydney, specializing in radio astronomy and searching for exoplanets. She uses some of the world's largest radio telescopes, including ASKAP, to investigate flaring stars and the potential for life on habitable planets. Laura completed her master's degree at the University of Amsterdam in 2017 before earning her PhD from the University of Manchester in 2021. Her research involves classifying transient radio sources, localizing fast radio bursts as part of the MeerTRAP team, and contributing to the VAST survey. Laura is also engaged in outreach activities aimed at promoting women and non-binary individuals in STEM fields, participating in events such as Science Week 2023. Her research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths in understanding the universe and space exploration technologies.
University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia
Conducting research in radio astronomy, focusing on exoplanet detection and classification of transient radio sources.
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