Bio
BioDr. Kevin Stevenson is an astronomer at APL whose research spans the intersection of planetary science, astrophysics, and astrobiology. Dr. Stevenson’s work focuses on the following: (1) characterizing the architectures and atmospheres of extrasolar planets to better understand their nature and origins; (2) developing exoplanet mission concepts to measure the composition and chemistry of nearby potentially habitable worlds; and (3) creating software tools for exoplanet observation planning, data reduction and analysis, and atmospheric characterization.
Dr. Stevenson is the principal investigator of CHAMPs (Consortium on Habitability and Atmospheres of M-dwarf Planets), an Interdisciplinary Consortia for Astrobiology Research (ICAR) program aimed at determining whether M-dwarf planets can support life and how best to characterize them. He also co-leads two large James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observing programs investigating rocky worlds along the cosmic shoreline.
Notable Awards and Leadership
Notable Awards and Leadership| Year(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Year(s) 2020 | Description Robert H. Goddard Award for outstanding team performance resulting in the delivery of a scientifically compelling, executable, low-risk Origins Space Telescope mission concept |
| Year(s) 2019 | Description NASA Group Achievement Award for the substantial and effective scientific, technical, and management work in developing the Large Mission Concept Studies for the 2020 Astrophysics Decadal Survey |
| Year(s) 2017 - 2019 | Description Co-PI and project manager of the Exoplanet Characterization Toolkit (ExoCTK) |
| Year(s) 2012 | Description University of Central Florida Order of Pegasus award for exemplary performance by a graduate student based on academic achievement, professional or community service, leadership, and publication or research experiences |
