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Liam Morrissey is an academic at Memorial University of Newfoundland, holding a tenure-track position in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. He earned his B.Eng., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from Memorial University, focusing on engineering and Earth sciences. His expertise lies in multiscale modeling of harsh environments, particularly solar wind interactions with planetary surfaces and materials. He has collaborated with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center on projects studying Mercury and the Moon, including exosphere dynamics and in-situ resource utilization.
His research combines molecular dynamics and binary collision approximation models to investigate processes like solar wind sputtering, hydrogen diffusion in silicates, and surface binding energies of minerals. Morrissey’s work aims to improve material reliability for space exploration and advance understanding of extraterrestrial environments. He has contributed to NASA’s LEADER program and the Canadian Lunar Research Network (CLRN), with a focus on lunar witness plates and exospheric modeling.
He seeks graduate students (Masters/PhD) with computational skills for space-related multiscale simulation projects. Morrissey emphasizes balancing rigorous research with personal health, advocating for exercise and work-life equilibrium. His future goals include sustaining a Canadian-based research program while maintaining international collaborations in planetary science.
