Professor Ian Crawford elected Vice President of the Royal Astronomical Society

Congratulations to CPS member Professor Ian Crawford on his recent election to the role of Vice President (Geophysics) of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS).  A full report can be found in the Birkbeck news article linked below.

Ian is Professor of Planetary Science and Astrobiology in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Birkbeck, University of London. His research is primarily focused on lunar science and exploration, and he also has long-standing interests in astrobiology and space exploration. He is a member of the CPS Board and co-coordinator for the CPS Astrobiology research theme with Dr. Dominic Papineau.

Other CPS members also serving on the current RAS council are Councillors Professor Steve Miller (former CPS Chair) and Professor Giovanna Tinetti (CPS Board and Exoplanets coordinator).

Links

• Birkbeck news article: 'Professor Ian Crawford elected Vice President of the Royal Astronomical Society'
• Academic profile of Professor Ian Crawford
• Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Birkbeck, University of London
• MSc in Planetary Science
• The Royal Astronomical Society