Katarina Damjanov

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Dr Katarina Damjanov is a leading scholar at the intersection of media studies, science and technology studies, and the emerging field of outer space humanities. Her research critically examines how human-made media technologies are transforming extraterrestrial environments, focusing on the material and political dimensions of space exploration. In her highly cited 2015 paper, "The matter of media in outer space: Technologies of cosmobiopolitics" (43 citations), she introduced the concept of "cosmobiopolitics" to analyse how satellites, debris, and robotic probes are not merely tools but active agents reshaping orbital regions and planetary surfaces. This work has been foundational for scholars studying the environmental and geopolitical implications of space infrastructure. Damjanov’s research extends to Mars exploration, where she investigates how semi-autonomous rovers operate as extensions of human agency, performing complex tasks of imaging, sensing, and communication under remote direction. Her innovative approach bridges media theory with astrobiology and planetary science, offering critical insights into humanity’s expanding technological footprint beyond Earth. With her work increasingly cited across disciplines, Damjanov is recognised as a key voice in understanding how media technologies are redefining the boundaries of life, politics, and environment in the cosmos.