Laura McKemmish

Dr. Lucy K. McKemmish is a distinguished researcher in the field of molecular spectroscopy and quantum chemistry, with a particular focus on the application of these disciplines to astrophysics and planetary science. She is a Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, where she leads research initiatives that bridge theoretical and observational studies of molecular systems in space. Her work has significantly advanced the understanding of molecular spectroscopy in astrophysical contexts, particularly in the study of exoplanetary atmospheres and the detection of molecular species in interstellar and circumstellar environments. Dr. McKemmish is also known for her contributions to the development of computational tools and databases that support high-throughput quantum chemistry and molecular spectroscopy. Her research has been widely recognized through numerous publications in top-tier scientific journals and her active participation in international collaborations and conferences. She is a key figure in the ExoMol project, which provides high-accuracy molecular line lists for use in the analysis of exoplanetary and stellar atmospheres. Her work continues to shape the future of molecular astrophysics and the search for life beyond Earth.

Laura K McKemmish is a researcher in Theoretical Quantum Chemistry, focusing on molecular line lists for exoplanet and hot atmospheric studies. Her work includes the development of the ExoMol database, which provides molecular line lists for exoplanet atmospheres. She has contributed to the analysis of molecular spectra, such as Titanium Oxide and Vanadium Oxide, and explored non-adiabatic effects in thermochemistry and spectroscopy. Her research also involves quantum entanglement in molecules and the computation of dipole moments. McKemmish has published extensively on the theoretical and computational aspects of molecular spectroscopy, emphasizing the importance of accurate basis sets and model chemistry in quantum calculations.