Justin D. Krier

Justin D. Krier is a Researcher at the Applied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins University and a current PhD Candidate in Geophysics with an emphasis on Planetary Science at the University of Oregon (since September 2021). His research focuses on planetary interiors, icy satellites, and space physics, with prior work at the University of Utah and the United States Marine Corps (2011-2022).

Research Interests include:

• Planetary Interiors
• Icy Satellites
• Space Physics
• Geophysics

His scientific contributions include a 2021 publication on the Samoa Ultralow-Velocity Zone, combining seismology and computational modeling to study Earth and planetary dynamics.

Education:

• University of Oregon (2021-Present): PhD in Geoscience, emphasis on Planetary Science
• University of Utah (2017-2020): BS in Geoscience, emphasis on Geophysics

Work Experience:

• Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (2020-Present): Researcher
• University of Utah (2019-2020): Research Assistant

Volunteering: Outdoor Activities Coordinator, Mentor, and Volunteer at SOS Outreach and Vet Voice Foundation.