Plenary (Hannah Wakeford)

Dr. Hannah Wakeford

The data and dynamics of exoplanet atmospheres

Exoplanet research has revolutionized our understanding of planetary systems beyond our own solar system. In particular, characterizing the atmospheres of exoplanets is crucial for determining the nature of their environment and tracing their formation history. In this talk, I will explore the latest exoplanet atmospheric characterization with Hubble and JWST from the UV to the mid-IR across a wide population of exoplanets. I will discuss the challenges in analysing the observations from systematics to chance events. I will also highlight the ways we interpret the spectra to understand the chemistry and dynamics of the atmosphere. I will finish with some of the most recent discoveries and future prospects for exoplanet atmospheric characterization.