Dr. Graham Lau is an astrobiologist, science communicator, and storyteller exploring the intersection of life, mind, and the cosmos. With an academic foundation spanning biology, chemistry, astrophysics, and geology, he specializes in understanding how living systems shape their environments and how we might detect life beyond Earth. His research and fieldwork have taken him from the Canadian High Arctic to particle accelerators around the world, advancing our understanding of planetary habitability and biosignatures.

Dr. Lau serves as the Director of Communications and Marketing for Blue Marble Space, an international nonprofit promoting cooperative space exploration and a sustainable future on Earth. He is also a Senior Research Investigator with the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, where he directs the institute’s Young Scientist Program, mentoring emerging researchers around the globe. As the host of NASA’s Ask an Astrobiologist, he brings the wonder of science and discovery to a global audience, sparking conversations about our place in the universe.

Beyond his scientific pursuits, Dr. Lau is dedicated to cultivating human potential. He teaches meditation, coaches public speakers, and delivers talks that weave together science, philosophy, and awe. Through his writing and lectures, he invites audiences into the transformative awareness and sense of awe that comes with exploring our place in the universe.