Jennifer Wadsworth

Dr. Jennifer Wadsworth is experienced in fundamental scientific research, research management, and science communication/education, with a focus on the fields of space science and deep-tech for space.

During her PhD at the University of Edinburgh and subsequent work including a Postdoctoral Fellowship at NASA, her research touched on many domains, from life detection missions to astronaut health. After many years in fundamental research, she transitioned into research management with a specific interest in enabling novel interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. She now leads Switzerland's "Phi-Lab" research platform at ESA's European Space Deep Tech Innovation Centre, creating and managing its research programs.

Her concurrent passion is to enable and engage in science outreach and communication efforts to audiences from all backgrounds and age groups, with a special interest in promoting women in STEM. She also lectured at the University of Zürich, building and teaching interdisciplinary Bachelor and Master-level courses on space exploration and life detection.