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Suzanne Young is an Associate Professor at the Kennedy College of Sciences, UMass Lowell, and serves as the Graduate Coordinator and Honors College Liaison in the Chemistry department. She has a multidisciplinary background in space chemistry, geochemistry, biochemistry, and archaeological chemistry, with notable contributions to Mars exploration via the Phoenix Lander Mission.
- Ph.D. in Chemistry from Harvard University
- M.A. in Archaeology/Archaeometry (Harvard), with MIT coursework in Material Science
- M.A. in Chemistry (Brandeis) focusing on organometallic synthesis
- A.B. in Chemistry and Mathematics (Regis College, Magna cum laude)
Her research focuses on biohabitability indicators on Mars using isotopic techniques and mass spectrometry, bridging analytical chemistry with planetary science and astrobiology. She also contributes to archaeometry, applying chemistry to archaeological questions.
The majority of her publications revolve around Mars exploration, with key papers in Science and Journal of Geophysical Research. These works analyze Martian soil chemistry, perchlorate detection, and biohabitability implications using miniaturized electroanalytical equipment and wet chemistry experiments. Her research often integrates planetary science, analytical instrumentation, and astrobiology.
- UMass Lowell Teaching Excellence Award (2021)
- NASA Achievement Award for Phoenix Mission planning (2009)
She teaches Honors Chemistry and Introductory Chemistry, emphasizing diverse applications of chemistry in space missions and real-world scenarios. Her work with the Phoenix Lander Mission as a Science Plan Integrator and her book "Analytical Chemistry in Archaeology" highlight her interdisciplinary expertise.
