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Timothy Glotch is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Stony Brook University, leading the RISE2 node of NASA's Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute. His research focuses on planetary spectroscopy, mineralogy, and remote sensing, particularly on the Moon, asteroids, and Martian moons. He is also a Co-Investigator on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Diviner Lunar Radiometer and a Participating Scientist on the OSIRIS-REx mission.
Education: B.A. in 1999 from Colgate University, Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from Arizona State University (2004). Affiliated with the Center for Planetary Exploration.
Research interests include laboratory spectroscopy of extraterrestrial materials, micro-Raman spectroscopy, light scattering models for planetary regoliths, and thermal infrared remote sensing of planetary surfaces. His work addresses NASA's goals in human exploration and science.
Key contributions include studies of lunar silicic volcanism, asteroid Bennu mineralogy, and Martian phyllosilicate detection. Over 50 researchers/students collaborate in his team.
Grants/awards: Not explicitly listed, but leadership roles in major NASA initiatives indicate significant funding. Advises numerous graduate students highlighted in publications.
Labs/teams: RISE2 team, Center for Planetary Exploration, collaborations on NASA missions.
