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Georgina Dransfield is an astronomer at the forefront of the search for habitable exoplanets, specializing in the detection and characterization of temperate, Earth-sized worlds orbiting ultracool dwarf stars. As a key member of the SPECULOOS (Search for habitable Planets EClipsing ULtra-cOOl Stars) project, she has made pivotal contributions to one of the most promising avenues for exoplanet atmospheric characterization. Her work on the SPECULOOS ultracool dwarf transit survey (2020, 105 citations) has been instrumental in defining the project’s target list and observational strategy, focusing on the nearest stars under 3000 K to find planets well-suited for detailed study with next-generation telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope. Dransfield’s research directly addresses the challenge of detecting small, rocky planets that can be thoroughly analyzed for atmospheric biosignatures, a goal that has profound implications for astrobiology. Her notable achievements include co-authoring the foundational papers that established SPECULOOS as a leading survey, demonstrating her ability to shape a major international collaboration. With her work already garnering significant attention, Dransfield is a rising star in exoplanet science, driving the search for potentially habitable worlds beyond our solar system.