Thais Mothe-Diniz is a Researcher and Adviser at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, NTNU, holding roles such as Research Adviser in the NV Faculty Administration and Admin Coordinator for the FME-Hydrogeni Project. She specializes in asteroid mineralogy and surface composition, with expertise in EU project management. Her research focuses on asteroid family dynamics, spectroscopic analysis, and planetary science. PhD in Astronomy (2002, mineralogy of small planets) MSc in Astrophysics (1998, Celestial Mechanics) Bachelor in Pure Mathematics (1994, Maxwell's equations) Research interests include asteroid mineralogy, space weathering processes, and the structural analysis of asteroid families. She has extensive experience in coordinating international projects like REVITALISE and SisAl Pilot, and manages NTNU's collaborations with institutions like Jotun and the Paris Observatory. Publications span asteroid taxonomy, volatile detection (e.g., ice on 24 Themis), and compositional studies of basaltic asteroids in the outer main belt. Her work bridges observational astronomy and planetary formation theories, with contributions to missions like NASA's Dawn targeting Ceres and Vesta. Notable competencies include certified conflict mediation (Red Cross), project leadership, and technical skills in Linux/macOS systems.
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