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Edward Young is a Professor at the University of California Los Angeles in the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences. His research focuses on understanding the origins of the solar system by comparing ancient planetary bodies (e.g., the Moon, asteroids) with ongoing star and planet formation in the Galaxy. He utilizes advanced stable isotope laboratory facilities, including the Panorama mass spectrometer, for high-precision isotope analyses.
Dr. Young's work spans planetary science, geochemistry, and astrophysics. He investigates the chemistry of rocks, gases, and polluted white dwarf stars to trace solar system evolution. His research includes oxygen isotopic analysis of the Moon (Δ17O), atmospheric nitrogen isotopes (15N15N), and extrasolar planet composition through white dwarf pollution studies.
Recent publications highlight his team's contributions to Earth's formation mechanisms, asteroid composition analysis, isotopic tracers for planetary nitrogen, exoplanet oxygen fugacities, and lunar geochemistry. These studies often involve collaborations with international observatories, advanced spectroscopy, and computational modeling.
Scientific Awards:
- AGU Fellow (2021)
The Stable Isotope Laboratory at UCLA, led by Dr. Young, develops novel techniques like infrared laser fluorination for silicate analysis and high-precision mass spectrometry. The lab's work has been featured in major press outlets, including Nature, Science, Associated Press, and Popular Mechanics.
