Katrina Bossert

Katrina Bossert is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), holding dual appointments in the School of Earth and Space Exploration and the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. She specializes in space physics, focusing on near-space dynamics and atmospheric-ionosphere coupling. Her research employs optical remote sensing to investigate terrestrial influences on space weather and wave breakdown in spacecraft reentry regions.

• Education: B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering (University of Colorado Boulder), Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (University of Colorado Boulder).
• Previous Position: Assistant Professor at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Her expertise lies in atmospheric processes, including gravity waves, tidal impacts, and polar vortex interactions. Current projects explore terrestrial weather effects on space weather and wave dynamics in the thermosphere. She leads the Near Earth Space Sensing (NESS) group, which analyzes large datasets and remote sensing observations to study atmospheric variability and its impact on satellite orbits and communication systems.

Dr. Bossert actively engages in educational initiatives, such as the Gravity Wave Zoo citizen science project and interactive outreach at ASU’s Gallery of Scientific Exploration. Her work bridges space physics with public engagement, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.