Professor Chennaoui is a professor at the Hassan II University of Casablanca, where she has pioneered the field of meteoritics and planetary science in Morocco and across the MENA region. Over the past two decades, she has established herself as a global reference in the study of meteorites, contributing to groundbreaking research on their classification, geochemistry, and planetary implications. She is also the founder of the ATTARIK Foundation for Meteoritics and Planetary Science and the curator of Morocco’s first permanent meteorite exhibition, “Meteorites: Messengers from the Sky”.
Selected publication
Tissint Martian Meteorite: A Fresh Look at the Interior, Surface, and Atmosphere of Mars
Science (2012), H. Chennaoui Aoudjehane, et al.
Residency period
From September 2025 to June 2026.
Upcoming Residency at IAS-UM6P:
During her 10-month residency at IAS, Professor Chennaoui will dedicate her time to the project “Stardust from Morocco: Unveiling the Science and Stories of Meteorites.” The project has two major goals:
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• The writing of a comprehensive reference book on Moroccan meteorites, documenting their classification, scientific significance, and Morocco’s unique contribution to planetary science.
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• The creation of an illustrated educational storybook dedicated to the Tissint Martian meteorite, which fell in Morocco in 2011, making planetary science more accessible to younger audiences.
Her residency at IAS will not only advance these works but also foster collaboration with UM6P researchers and international experts. Through seminars, workshops, and public engagement activities, she will bring together scientific rigor and creative storytelling—bridging research, education, and outreach.