Nathalie Cabrol — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Director, Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute
Planetary Scientist, Astrobiologist, and Explorer at SETI Carl Sagan Center/NASA Ames since 1998
Leads projects in planetary sciences and astrobiology, developing science exploration strategies for Mars and Titan
Explores high-altitude lakes in the Andes (up to 6,000 m asl) as analogs for early Mars environments
Holds a PhD in planetary sciences

Biography

Nathalie Cabrol serves as the Director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute and holds concurrent roles as a Planetary Scientist, Astrobiologist, and Explorer at SETI Carl Sagan Center/NASA Ames. In these capacities, she is Head of Science at the SETI Institute and leads significant projects in planetary sciences and astrobiology. Her work includes developing science exploration strategies specifically for Mars and Titan, and designing robotic field tests to advance these initiatives.