Lucianne Walkowicz

Biography

Lucian Walkowicz is an American astronomer, artist, and activist, recognized for their research contributions in stellar magnetic activity and its impact on planetary suitability for extraterrestrial life. As a leading expert, they have been a chair of the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Transients and Variable Stars collaboration since 2008. Walkowicz is also a prominent advocate for conservation of dark night skies and has received prestigious fellowships, including a National Academy of Sciences Kavli Fellowship.