About Dr. Jonathan H. Jiang
Jonathan H. Jiang is more than just a Senior Research Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology. He's a visionary thinker and an ardent advocate for humanity's future in the cosmos. With an impressive portfolio including thought-provoking works such as “Paradox of Silence and Self-Awareness,” “Extraterrestrial Life and Humanity's Future in the Universe,” and “A Projected Timeframe for Human Expansion Off-World,” Jonathan is leading the way in contemplating our place within the universe and human’s expansion into the cosmos.
In addition to his role at Caltech, Jonathan serves as the Editor in Chief for the Earth and Space Science Open Archive and holds the position of President of the American Geophysical Union’s Global Environment Change. With over 270 publications, his contributions to Earth and Space sciences, and astrophysics, are undeniably significant.
Jonathan's forward-thinking approach has been evidenced by his being awarded NASA's Exceptional Achievement Medals twice for his innovative leadership and his Most Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal for outstanding service to NASA missions. His passion for expanding human understanding and exploration in the universe positions him as a leading figure in space science, guiding us towards new horizons."
