European Geosciences Union
Division on Planetary and Solar System Sciences
President: Anezina Solomonidou
(ps@egu.eu)
Deputy President: Stephen Mojzsis
(smojzsis@gmail.com)
The aim of the Planetary & Solar System Sciences (PS) Division is the promotion of all fields of planetary sciences, ground-based and space mission exploration of the solar system and beyond, and related models. PS covers papers on both fundamental and applied topics regarding the exploration of the solar system. The division, devoted to science applications in space, hosts interdisciplinary contributions on the origins and the evolution of the solar system and the exoplanetary systems, as well as ideas for future exploration while largely contributing to outreach and educational activities for all audiences.
The 2023 Runcorn-Florensky Medal is awarded to Tristan Guillot for fundamental contributions to the study of the formation, interior and atmosphere of giant planets and exoplanets, and for his inspirational leadership across multiple fields in planetary sciences.
The 2023 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to Tim Lichtenberg for outstanding research in cosmochemistry and planet formation, with emphasis on volatile cycling between atmospheres and planetary interiors, and especially with regard to magma oceans.
The 2023 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to Kristian Chan RIME-REASON Synergistic Opportunities for Surface and Near-surface Investigations of Icy Moons
The 2022 David Bates Medal is awarded to Emma J. Bunce for exceptional contributions to the study of the magnetospheres of Jupiter and Saturn, mentoring of students and early career scientists, and public outreach activities.
The 2022 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to Gregory J. Hunt for outstanding research on the magnetic signatures associated with large-scale current systems within Saturn’s magnetosphere, with special emphasis on aurorae and periodicities.
The 2022 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to Patrick Barth Nitrogen fixation by lightning and its role for early life on Earth and exoplanets
The 2022 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to Rob Spaargaren Rocky exoplanet compositions and its effects on long-term planetary evolution
Scientists find that faster warming in the Arctic will lead to a global 2 degree Celsius rise being reached eight years earlier than if the region was warming at the average global rate. And Geodesy researcher Andreas Kvas explains how Earth’s geometric shape, orientation in space, and gravity field are affected by climate-relevant processes.
This month, EGU observed International Day for Biosphere Reserves, while also diving deep into monster lore to mark 90 years since the first fake photo of the Loch Ness Monster.
EGU is pleased to share that the Call for Abstracts for EGU24 is now open, so make sure to advertise your sessions and apply for travel support grants now! Stay up-to-date with information EGU24 by subscribing to receive inbox updates at the beginning of each month.