Parandis Tajbakhsh received her Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics in 2009 from the University of Toronto.

Following a short post-doctoral fellowship at St. Mary’s University, she pursued a master of arts degree in Science and Technology Studies from York University, Canada.

She currently teaches at York University and Humber College. Her research interests include the history of extraterrestrial life and the interaction between science and religion.