CO₂ Empirical Energy Level Research Project:
Successfully completed in December 2024, this project focused on the empirical analysis of CO₂ energy levels, contributing valuable data to the field of molecular spectroscopy.
Planetary Atmospheres: CO₂ is a major component of the atmospheres of Mars and Venus. Accurate spectroscopic data is essential for modeling and interpreting remote sensing observations from orbiters and landers.
Exoplanetary Research: Improved molecular data enhances the detection and analysis of CO₂ in exoplanet atmospheres, aiding in the search for habitable environments and biosignatures.
Earth Observation: On Earth, the refined CO₂ spectral lines help calibrate satellite instruments used in climate monitoring, greenhouse gas tracking, and atmospheric chemistry research.
Astrophysical Models: The dataset improves radiative transfer models used in stellar and interstellar medium studies.
This achievement positions the group as a regional leader in producing precise, high-resolution spectral data with global applicability in astrophysics, planetary science, and Earth observation, see the link here.
Pioneering School Student Engagement
Research Engagement for School Students: AASTG has pioneered a unique initiative to involve school students in real-world scientific research, an uncommon practice in the region. This initiative provides early exposure to scientific thinking and hands-on experimentation, fostering a new generation of aspiring scientists and astronomers, see the link here.
Infrastructure Development
Astronomical Observatory Upgrade: In March 2025, undergraduate physics students modernized the university's astronomical observatory, enabling advanced observational capabilities for both academic and public outreach activities, see the link here.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Partnership with Oukaimeden Observatory (Morocco): Initiated in March 2025, this collaboration with Cadi Ayyad University fosters joint research and knowledge-sharing in planetary and astronomical sciences, see the link here.
Student Opportunities
Collaboration with MIT: The group offers students the opportunity to participate in collaborative research projects with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), facilitating access to world-class scientific environments, see the link here.
Public outreach
AASTG has actively engaged in public outreach through television and radio interviews, aiming to enhance public understanding of astronomical events. These media appearances serve to disseminate scientific knowledge and foster interest in space sciences among the general public, see the link here.
These achievements underscore AASTG's commitment to advancing research, fostering collaborations, and engaging students in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and space technology.