Douglas Hemingway

Douglas Hemingway is a Research Assistant Professor at the Institute for Geophysics within the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on planetary geophysics, particularly the internal structures and evolutionary processes of planetary bodies like icy moons (e.g., Enceladus, Europa), Mars, and the Moon. He employs geophysical modeling techniques constrained by spacecraft data to study gravitational/magnetic fields, tidal interactions, and surface deformation patterns.

Key research areas include:

• Interior composition and dynamics of icy satellites
• Evolution of Martian and lunar magnetic fields
• Space weathering effects on lunar surfaces
• Geophysical exploration strategies for future planetary missions

Recent work emphasizes:

• Seismic studies of Mars' solid inner core
• Enceladus' ice shell structure and subsurface ocean
• Assessment of geological activity potential on Europan seafloors
• Gravitational field modeling for Uranian moons

He collaborates on mission concepts such as Uranus orbiter investigations and NanoSWARM nanosatellite projects. His research bridges theoretical modeling with observational data from missions like Cassini and InSight.