Meet The Team
Founder & Lead Writer & Lead Editor
Cyrine Badji
Cyrine Badji is the founder, lead writer, and lead editor of Beyond Our World. She created the blog to further explore her interest in astronomy and space science, with the goal of making these topics easier to understand for students and general readers. As a student, she is especially interested in science communication and in finding ways to present complex ideas in a clear, simple and engaging way. She is passionate about astronomy and uses this blog as a way to stay connected to that interest by continuing to learn about space and sharing that knowledge with others. Through Beyond Our World, she hopes to inspire more students to become curious about the universe and to see science as something interesting, accessible, and worth exploring.
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Krishna Shankar Mathur
Krishna Shankar Mathur is a writer for Beyond Our World with a long-standing passion for astrophysics and space. Growing up in India, his fascination with the stars developed from a childhood curiosity into a deeper interest in understanding the universe and its many complexities. He continues to explore that interest through reading, writing, and observing the night sky, always looking for new ways to learn more about the cosmos. Beyond his enthusiasm for space, he also enjoys gaming and discovering new stories and ideas. Through this project, he is able to combine his passion for astrophysics with his interest in writing while contributing to an educational platform that makes cosmic topics more engaging and accessible for readers, regardless of their prior scientific knowledge.
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Mohammed Ayaan Khan
Mohammed Ayaan has been passionate about medicine since his childhood. Being able to help those in need is something he aspires to achieve in the future. Having the support of both his parents and watching them treat different people, it fascinated him and was the driving force for his interest in the field. He enjoys spending his free time socializing with friends and staying active through sports. Whether it’s playing a quick game or just being around others, he values connection and the balance it brings to his life. Growing up in a city with significant light pollution, he rarely saw the night sky clearly. This limitation sparked a deeper curiosity about what lies beyond, leading him to wonder about the vastness of space and everything hidden just out of sight.
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Talaykwan Rees
Talaykwan Rees is a writer for Beyond Our World who joined the project to challenge and further develop her writing skills. Originally from the UK, she is a dedicated athlete with a strong commitment to fitness, health, and competitive volleyball. She also has a love for reading and writing, and is passionate about exploring deeper ideas and pursuing meaningful goals for the future. Through this project, she combines her interest in writing with the opportunity to contribute to an educational platform and take on new creative challenges.
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Soundus Al Khodary
Soundus Al Khodary is a writer for Beyond Our World who joined the project to refine and strengthen her scientific writing skills. She is very active in Model United Nations and is an avid debater, with a strong interest in discussing and advocating for subjects she is deeply passionate about. She plans to pursue medicine as a future career, and through this project, she combines her interest in science with her enthusiasm for writing and scientific communication. In her free time, she enjoys sports and fitness, prioritizing her health and well-being.
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Marc-Aurèle Paul Gestin
Marc-Aurèle Paul Gestin is a writer for Beyond Our World who joined the project because of his strong personal interest in space and astronomy. He has a deep passion for the subject, which has long been one of his main hobbies and interests. Through this project, he is able to explore that passion further while contributing to an educational platform that makes space science more engaging and accessible for readers, as well as learning how to work as part of a team and grow through the challenges that come with collaboration.