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Steve Desch is a Professor of Astrophysics at Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE). His affiliations include leadership roles in NASA-funded projects like the NExSS grant studying geochemical cycles on exoplanets. He specializes in planetary formation, icy world evolution, and astrobiology.
Education:
- Ph.D. Physics, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (1998)
- M.S. Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago (1992)
- M.S. Physics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1991)
Research Focus:
- Star/planet formation via meteoritic data
- Chondrule and meteorite origins
- Exoplanet geochemical modeling
- Arctic ice management strategies
- Icy dwarf planet evolution (Pluto, Ceres)
Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes exoplanet geochemistry using JWST data, icy world interior modeling, and interdisciplinary astrobiology collaborations. Key themes include planetary habitability timelines and interstellar object analysis.
Grants & Initiatives:
- NASA NExSS grant (exoplanet biosignatures)
- Arctic Ice Management proposals
- TREC team (biosignature detection frameworks)
Labs/Teams: Leads SESE research groups focusing on planetary evolution and astrochemical analysis. Collaborates with NASA missions and international teams on exoplanet studies.
