Sergey Nikiforov
Postdoctoral Associate
Affiliation: NYU Abu Dhabi
Education: National Research Nuclear University MEPhI; PhD Space Research Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences
Research Websites: Center for Astrophysics and Space Science
Research Areas: Mars; Planetary science; Remote sensing; Machine learning; Instrumentation / Space instruments
Sergey Nikiforov graduated from the National Research Nuclear University (MEPhI) in Moscow, Russia in 2011, and received his PhD in Astrophysics and Space Physics from the Space Research Institute, Russian Academy of Science in 2024.
Nikiforov is currently working on integrating planetary science, nuclear physics and machine learning to analyze data on the physical and chemical properties of planets. He has also led the development of space mission science instruments and has been performed as a member of science teams on Martian and lunar exploration projects. His broader research interests include the exploration of the Solar System and the development of new data analysis methods for planetary science.