These are the fundamental questions that I ultimately seek to answer in my research career as an astronomer.

The direct detection of radiation originating in exoplanetary atmospheres is a requirement for the identification of spectral signatures indicative of extraterrestrial biological activity. I use the latest generation of ground- and space-based technologies to lead innovative projects that push the envelope in imaging and characterizing exoplanetary systems. Learn more about my research here.

Latest Research Highlight

A Giant Planet Candidate Imaged in the Habitable Zone of Alpha Centauri A

Paper I: Beichman & Sanghi et al. (2025)
Paper II: Sanghi & Beichman et al. (2025)



"JWST’s glimpse of our next-door solar system is worth celebrating."

Scientific American