Hi! I’m Debarati. I’m a planetary scientist with expertise in Martian, Lunar, and meteorite geochemistry with extensive experience in terrestrial analog studies and planetary missions. I’m passionate about finding smart ways to maximize returns from expensive things we send to space. Currently building solutions at MARASA (Techstars Space ’26).
I’m also a post doctoral fellow at The Center for Terrestrial and Planetary Exploration at The University of Winnipeg and my research is focused on Lunar spectroscopy, satellite and rover missions.
Previously, I have been a postdoctoral research fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory with a focus on Mars geochemistry, Curiosity rover data analysis and operations, and instrument testing and development. My PhD at McGill University focused on understanding past aqueous activity in Gale crater Mars using rover data, theoretical modeling, and terrestrial analog dry lake studies at Death Valley, California. I am a National Geographic Explorer and an ex-NASA Mars Science Laboratory team member. I love technical storytelling, art and artistic expression. I write about it all! I hope you enjoy the stories.