Maya D. Yanez

Acetylenotrophy researcher and NASA JPL intern

Maya D. Yanez is a Ph.D. student in astrobiology at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She has recently defended her dissertation on acetylenotrophy, the ability to extract energy from acetylene. Maya is a NASA JPL intern and has worked on several projects related to the search for life on other planets. She is a rising star in the field of astrobiology and is known for her innovative research and passion for science....