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Dr. Sarah Crowther is a Research Fellow in Earth and Environmental Sciences at The University of Manchester, specializing in noble gas geochemistry and cosmochemistry. Her work focuses on analyzing xenon isotope ratios in extraterrestrial materials using the ultra-sensitive RELAX mass spectrometer. Key projects include studies of samples from the Hayabusa2 (Ryugu), OSIRIS-REx (Bennu), and Winchcombe meteorite. She has contributed to understanding solar system evolution, asteroid volatile histories, and iodine-xenon dating techniques. Her research also involves collaborations with NASA and JAXA missions. Dr. Crowther holds a D.Phil. in Chemistry from the University of Oxford (2003) and an M.Chem. from the same institution (1999). She is actively engaged in public science outreach through events like the Bluedot Festival and Manchester Science Festival.
- Education:
- D.Phil. in Chemistry (2003): University of Oxford
- M.Chem. (Hons) in Chemistry (1999): University of Oxford
- Research Interests:
- Xenon isotope analysis in meteorites and mission samples
- Iodine-xenon chronology for dating planetary events
- Noble gas signatures in solar system materials
- Volatiles in asteroids and comets
- Awards:
- Annie Maunder Medal for Public Engagement (2019)
- Grants/Projects:
- NASA OSIRIS-REx Sample Analysis Team
- JAXA Hayabusa2 Initial Analysis Volatiles Team
- Contributions to Genesis, Stardust, and Hayabusa missions
- Labs/Teams:
- Isotope Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry Group
