We are thrilled to congratulate OzGrav member Dr Kirsten Banks, widely known as AstroKirsten, on making to the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. Kirsten is an Australia-based astrophysicist whose work sits at the intersection of cutting-edge science and community, translating complex topics such as black holes, cosmic discoveries, and the search for life […]
We are thrilled to congratulate OzGrav member Dr Kirsten Banks, widely known as AstroKirsten, on making to the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.
Kirsten is an Australia-based astrophysicist whose work sits at the intersection of cutting-edge science and community, translating complex topics such as black holes, cosmic discoveries, and the search for life beyond Earth into content that resonates with hundreds of thousands of people across the globe. As a proud Wiradjuri woman, she draws on Indigenous knowledge of the night sky to enrich and broaden the way we understand our place in the universe.
A lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology and brand ambassador for Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow program, Kirsten brings that same passion for accessibility and inclusion to everything she does.
Her Forbes recognition reflects not only her remarkable reach, but the depth and thoughtfulness of her commitment to making science a space where everyone belongs. OzGrav is proud to have her as member and our in-house content creator. We look forward to seeing all that she continues to achieve.