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Miki Nakajima is an Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Physics and Astronomy at the University of Rochester. She holds a PhD from the California Institute of Technology. Her dual appointments reflect her interdisciplinary research in planetary science, combining geophysics, astrophysics, and computational modeling.
Education:
- PhD in Planetary Science, California Institute of Technology
Research Interests:
- Planetary Dynamics: Focuses on impact processes, planetary interior evolution, and moon/exomoon formation mechanisms. Specializes in modeling Enceladus plumes and Earth-Moon system origins.
- Numerical Simulations: Develops advanced computational tools like NcorpiON for collisional system modeling and N-body integration.
- Early Solar System: Investigates accretion processes, mantle differentiation, and volatile retention during terrestrial planet formation.
Research Trends in Publications: Recent work emphasizes giant impact simulations (Moon formation), tungsten isotope systematics, and exomoon formation limitations. Her articles consistently integrate high-fidelity numerical models with geochemical observations.
Advising & Grants: No advisees listed; her funding sources likely support computational infrastructure and space mission collaborations. Active in planetary science communities.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the University of Rochester's Earth and Environmental Sciences department, collaborating with astrophysics groups on interdisciplinary projects.
