Elizabeth Bailey

Elizabeth Bailey serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences within the College of Sciences at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Her academic appointment reflects active engagement in planetary science research and education at this major public research institution.

Dr. Bailey's research program centers on fundamental planetary processes, with core expertise spanning:

• Cosmochemistry - analyzing chemical compositions of extraterrestrial materials
• Geochemistry - studying elemental distributions in planetary systems
• Planetary physics - investigating physical mechanisms shaping celestial bodies

Her work bridges mathematical rigor from her undergraduate training with advanced planetary science methodologies.

Educational background:

• Ph.D. in Planetary Science, California Institute of Technology
• S.B. in Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Professional contact:
Elizabeth.Bailey2@utsa.edu