National Geographic Features USJ Associate Research Professor André Antunes
National Geographic Features USJ Associate Research Professor André Antunes
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04/06/2026
Prof. André Antunes has been featured in a recent National Geographic article titled “What could alien life look like? These Earthlings offer clues.”
Prof. André Antunes, Associate Research Professor from the newly rebranded Department of Science and Environment (formerly known as the Institute of Science and Environment) of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Macao, has been featured in a piece published last week in National Geographic. The article titled “What could alien life look like? These Earthlings offer clues.” looks into some of the insights that research in different types of scientific fields could provide in the search for life outside our planet, discussing science, science-fiction, and aliens.
Professor Antunes’ inclusion in this high-profile international publication brings global recognition to his work as a leading researcher in environmental microbiology and the biodiversity of extreme environments. His recent achievements include high-stakes sampling expeditions to Antarctica and the arid deserts of Qatar, alongside the discovery of several new microbial species.
Prof. Antunes’ research contributes to USJ’s growing footprint in high-impact, cross-disciplinary science. This international spotlight reflects the university’s focus on pushing the frontiers of discovery and contributing valuable contributor to global environmental and biodiversity research.
Read full article here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/alien-species-earth-animal-research
