Life’s Origins.

Earth’s Cycles.

Our Future in the Universe.

Life’s Origins. Earth’s Cycles. Our Future in the Universe.

We explore the earliest traces of life on Earth and the chemical fingerprints that may reveal it elsewhere.

Our Mission

At the crossroads of Earth and planetary science, our research group investigates fundamental questions about life’s origins, evolution, and possible existence on other worlds.

We integrate fieldwork, cutting-edge laboratory techniques, and theoretical insights to advance understanding of life in a planetary context — on Earth, Mars, and beyond.

What We Do

Join Us

We’re building a collaborative, ambitious research environment at DCU. Our team is growing, and we’re looking for curious, creative scientists at all levels. We support fellowships and welcome international applicants.

Whatever your background, if your passion lies in understanding the origin and evolution of life and its environment there’s a place for you here.

Funders & Impact

Our work is supported by major funding bodies including:
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We welcome partnerships with forward-thinking funders and philanthropists interested in long-term impact — from climate resilience to planetary exploration.

Recent Highlights

Field Expedition
Investigating early Earth analogues in Iceland
Talk
Talk at Falcon 2025: Through the bottleneck: From postdoc to PI
New Paper
Prebiotic membranes mimic early biosignatures