Various innovative research aspects are embedded in the CHAMELEON project in such a way that the outcome of CHAMELEON moved beyond the present state-of-the-art:
– 3D chemical kinetic, dynamic and cloud forming/evolving models for planets,
– rigorous treatment of complex physical and chemical systems, and their interplay,
– understanding and exploiting large and combined codes as Virtual Laboratories,
– handling massive synthetic and heterogeneously observed datasets to draw robust conclusions,
– establish complex models as base tool for data interpretation and strong link to observations,
– use of neural networks/deep learning to train the exoplanet and disk model retrieval algorithms
– Art & Science and Art & Education activities, where the science conducted within the project is disseminated via art and educational activities mainly ran by two of the ESRs
CHAMELEON modelling results have been extensively used for interpreting observational data from the James-Web-Space telescope. CHAMELEON members have been involved in more than 40 JWST-related papers within the first year of the JWST operation. CHAMELEON models are also used to provide physical interpretation to the CHEOPS space mission data. CHAMELEON virtual laboratories hold also key positions for the science case development of future missions like Ariel (Min, Decin), PLATO (Helling, Carone, Min, Woitke), but also LIFE (Woitke) and NewAthena (Helling).
To celebrate the successful closing of the CHAMELEON project, a final conference was organised. This conference aimed to bring together scientists from various scientific fields working on exoplanets, disk evolution, pre-biology, exotic life, and the future of life and humanity. The conference was hosted by the CHAMELEON partner University of Copenhagen and co-supported by CELS, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and the Carlsberg Foundation. The conference theme went beyond the topic of CHAMELEON and aimed to link the network’s research to forthcoming research developments. The conference showcased the results and efforts of the CHAMELEON network and offered a platform to discuss future projects to foster the continuation of joint efforts beyond the funding period.
Further, in parallel to the scientific conference, the art exhibition “Exploring Exoplanets” was organised to display the “Arts, Education & Science Outreach” effort and outcome of the CHAMELEON network. The “Exploring Exoplanets” exhibition merged the realms of art and science, focusing on the innovative intersection of astrophysics and creative expression. Set against the backdrop of the concluding CHAMELEON innovative training network, which has paved new paths.
