Nikole Lewis
Astronomy Department, Cornell University
Research Focus
About Nikole
Professor Lewis’ work focuses on probing exoplanet atmospheres using a combination of observational and theoretical techniques. Her current research includes work with both space- and ground-based campaigns to measure spectra and photometry of exoplanet atmospheres as well as the development of one-, two-, and three-dimensional models to guide and interpret those observations. She is also interested in laboratory work that provides constraints on key atmospheric processes such as cloud and haze formation and the development of instrumentation for facilities that aim to characterize exoplanets and their environs.
Honors
2021 - Cornell GPSA Faculty Teaching, Advising and Mentorship Award
2018 - AURA Outstanding Achievement Award, Science
2018 - NASA Group Achievement Award, WFIRST
2013 - NASA Group Achievement Award, Spitzer Space Telescope
2012 - Gerard P. Kuiper Memorial Award
2012 - Sagan Postdoctoral Fellowship
Education
Postdoc
EAPS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 09/2012 - 10/2014
Ph.D.
Planetary Sciences, University of Arizona, 08/2012
Master's
Astronomy, Boston University, 05/2004
Bachelor's
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 05/2002
