Athena Coustenis

Athena Coustenis (born September 28, 1961) is a Greek astronomer.[1] She studies planetary science as the Director of Research at the French National Centre for Scientific Research.[1] She is also an astrophysicist for the Paris Observatory.[2] Coustenis also works with the European Space Agency and NASA. She studies Saturn and its moons and is considered a foremost expert on Titan.[3]

Early life and education

Born in Athens, Greece, she moved to France to obtain her Master's degree in astrophysics and space techniques in 1986 and her PhD in 1989.[1]

Awards and honors

The American Astronomical Society awarded Coustenis with the "Harold Masursky Award."[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Athena Coustenis: Professional Status | Athena Coustenis". cosmicdiary.org. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  2. 1 2 Zikakou, Ioanna. "Greek Astrophysicist Wins International Recognition | Greek Reporter Europe". Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  3. ↑ Reuters, Thomson. "Athena Coustenis Interview - Special Topic of Planetary Exploration - ScienceWatch.com - Thomson Reuters". archive.sciencewatch.com. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
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