Rebecca Warrilow

PhD Student

Department of Space and Climate Physics

Rebecca is a PhD student currently investigating climate change on Mars by analysing ancient river features and reconstructing the in-channel processes active billions of years ago. Her research at MSSL focuses on understanding the evolution of Mars’ surface and assessing its potential habitability in the past. Rebecca’s work primarily relies on data from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft. As a planetary geomorphologist, she integrates knowledge from Earth’s geological processes as analogues to interpret the Martian environment.  In addition to ancient river systems, Rebecca is also involved with research into Martian sand dunes, which are currently among the most dynamic landforms shaping the surface of Mars today.

Rebecca completed an MSci in Physical Geography at Loughborough University, where she developed a keen interest in satellite data for studying Martian geomorphology and surface processes. She then pursued an MSc in GIS and Remote Sensing at the University of Southampton to deepen her expertise in remote sensing technologies for planetary research.

Beyond her research, Rebecca is active in science outreach through the Orbyts project, where she successfully led a student collaboration to enhance palaeohydrological reconstructions of the Eberswalde delta on Mars.