Allie Corrigan

About

In 2017, Allie began studying her BSc (Hons) in Astronomy, Space Science, & Astrophysics, at the University of Kent, after having a fervent interest in stars and planets from a young age. However, in her first year she moved onto the integrated MPhys, wanting to continue her study of all things space. Pursuing her passion for the planetary sciences she is currently furthering her study at the University of Kent, reading for a Ph.D. with the title ‘Exploring the Icy Moons of Jupiter’, where she will be leaning her studies more into astrochemistry and astrobiology.

Research interests

Studying an MPhys at the University of Kent, Allie’s interest in astrophysics blossomed into a keen drive to understand more about planetary sciences and expand her knowledge on the topic. Wanting to eventually become an academic, and hopefully enthuse others about planetary sciences the way she has been enthused led to the decision to study a PhD. During her PhD, Allie will be investigating residues and biomolecules that may be expected to be found on the moons of Jupiter (particularly Europa and Ganymede). Allie will be subjecting these residues to irradiation experiments (and potentially determining their corresponding biomarkers) to see how well certain chemical mechanisms that are key for the existence of life can occur on said moons. This project will also give the opportunity to work with the JUNO and JUICE teams.