Tutor information
Suman Chowdhury
Dr Suman Chowdhury holds a doctorate in geophysics from the University of Oxford, and has broad expertise in ground and space based remote sensing methods. His field experience includes the geophysical survey of the Chicxulub asteroid impact crater in Mexico.
Dr Chowdhury is a Fellow of both the Geological Society and the Royal Astronomical Society.
Courses
A celebration of the latest advances in astronomy, with some of the best images from satellites, space probes and ground-based observatories. With world-leading experts, all are welcome at this popular and richly illustrated event.
Boldly go where no human has gone before and take a journey from our solar system to the stars of the Milky Way to the very edge of the observable universe. Wonder at all the strange objects within it and learn about the possibilities for life.
Take a journey from the planets of the Solar System to the stars of the Milky Way, to the edge of the observable Universe. Explore the history and possible future of our universe, and the search for life within it.
We will boldly go on a voyage of discovery through our solar system, as well as the planetary systems of other stars. Learn about space exploration, planetary science, and the perennial search for habitable planets and extra-terrestrial life.
What factors lead to a habitable planet? Learn how Planet Earth developed its unique habitability and what the latest science tells us about the challenges facing the development of life on Earth and elsewhere in the universe.
Introduction to the Energy Transition is a course that covers an increasingly important issue with respect to climate change, ecology, energy policies, supply disruption, and competition for energy.
A conceptual and descriptive exploration of our solar system, and of those around other stars. We will explore the history of planetary discoveries and the exciting prospects for the future, including the search for extraterrestrial life.