Charles S. Cockell, Date of Birth
TweetCharles S. Cockell
British astrobiologist
Date of Birth: 21-May-1967
Profession: microbiologist
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Charles S. Cockell
- Charles Seaton Cockell (born 21 May 1967) is a British astrobiologist who is the current professor of astrobiology in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh and Director of the UK Centre for Astrobiology.
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- He was previously the Professor of Geomicrobiology with the Open University and a microbiologist with the British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, UK.
- His scientific interests have focused on astrobiology, geomicrobiology and life in extreme environments.
- He has published over 300 scientific papers and books in these areas .
- He has contributed to plans for the human exploration of Mars.
- For example, he led the design study Project Boreas, which planned and designed a research station for the Martian polar ice caps.
- He was the first Chair of the Astrobiology Society of Britain.
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