جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Andrew J. Moodieمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geomorphology
• Sediment Transport
• Surface Processes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrew J. Moodie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Texas A&M University, College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth Science from Rice University (2020) and a B.S. in Geology from Lehigh University (2014). His research focuses on quantitative geomorphology and surface processes, particularly deltaic environments and their sustainability under natural and anthropogenic influences. He has conducted fieldwork in China, Wyoming, and other locations to study sediment transport and fluvial dynamics. Key research interests include geomorphology, sediment transport, river and delta stratigraphy, and sustainable delta management. His work integrates numerical modeling (e.g., pyDeltaRCM) and machine learning to understand landscape evolution and inform coastal management strategies. Recent publications highlight contributions to planetary geology (e.g., Martian crater analysis), delta sustainability modeling, and educational software development (SedEdu). He has received awards including the 2020 Best Thesis in Earth Science from Rice University and the 2016 Alison Henning Teaching Award. Grants include NSF funding for delta morphodynamics and community tool development. He mentors students and actively participates in professional service, including NSF panels and peer review for journals like Geophysical Research Letters. Labs/Teams: Texas A&M Surface Processes Research Group, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on fluvial systems and planetary surface processes.

MATTHIAS MORZFELDمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Assimilation
• Monte Carlo Sampling
• Numerical Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthias Morzfeld is an Associate Professor in the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. He holds a Diplom in Mechanical Engineering from TU Darmstadt (Germany) and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley. His research focuses on interdisciplinary mathematical and stochastic modeling, particularly in data assimilation, Monte Carlo sampling, and numerical methods for inverse problems. He has held positions at UC Berkeley's Math Department, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the University of Arizona. His work explores the application of sampling methods in high-dimensional spaces across Earth sciences, with a strong emphasis on geophysical data analysis and uncertainty quantification. He has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, collaborating on projects such as geomagnetic field modeling and image deblurring. Morzfeld is a frequent visitor at the Institute de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP) and mentors students through the Math Alliance. His teaching spans geophysical data analysis, computational inverse problems, and applied mathematics at both UCSD and the University of Arizona. Awards include the 2016 Sloan Research Fellowship.

Len Srnkaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Land and marine electromagnetic methods
• Integrated geophysical data analysis and interpretation
• Energy outlooks and global change
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Len Srnka serves as a Professor of Practice at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego, where he is affiliated with the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics. His work integrates academic research with practical applications in geophysical exploration and energy systems, leveraging electromagnetic methodologies for planetary and environmental analysis. His educational background includes: B.S. in Engineering Science from Purdue University Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Dr. Srnka's research spans land and marine electromagnetic techniques, integrated geophysical data interpretation, energy resource analysis, global change impacts, and innovative applications of social media in academic instruction. His specialized investigations in geomagnetism, paleomagnetism, and applied ocean sciences contribute to understanding Earth's dynamic systems through advanced instrumentation and interdisciplinary approaches. No scientific awards or honors are documented in available sources. While no student advisement records or research grants are specified in the provided materials, his Professor of Practice role implies direct engagement with professional industry applications. The Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics affiliation indicates participation in collaborative geoscience initiatives addressing planetary processes and environmental sustainability through cutting-edge instrumentation and field research.

Mara Freilichمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Science
• Oceanography
• Microbial Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mara Freilich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Brown University. Her research focuses on the interplay between physical oceanography and microbial ecology, particularly how ocean processes like fronts and eddies influence carbon cycling and nutrient distributions. She integrates numerical models, observational data, and remote sensing to advance predictive understanding of climate impacts. Freilich is also committed to environmental justice, engaging community groups to apply climate science for equitable solutions. Her affiliations include the Freilich Lab and cross-disciplinary collaborations within Brown’s Applied Mathematics program. Recent work includes leading the "From Feeding to Flux" project funded by Scialog: Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems (2025), exploring ocean carbon flow through animal behavior. She advocates for diversity in geosciences, publishing studies on underrepresented faculty recruitment challenges. Research highlights include studies on the Salton Sea’s environmental degradation, Antarctic winter water dynamics, and submesoscale ocean processes. She emphasizes bridging theory and observation, leveraging tools like the EcoCTD instrument for real-time ocean profiling.

Meredith Hastingsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Science
• Geochemistry
• Earth History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Meredith Hastings is the George Ide Chase Professor of Physical Sciences and Department Chair at Brown University's Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences. She holds a joint appointment with the Institute for Environment and Society (IBES). Her work bridges geochemistry, atmospheric science, and environmental justice, with a focus on the nitrogen cycle and its impacts on ecosystems and human health. Research interests include reactive nitrogen dynamics, isotopic tracers in atmospheric chemistry, and community-driven environmental monitoring. She leads initiatives such as the Breathe Providence air quality network and the DEEPS-REU NSF program fostering diverse STEM talent. Notable contributions include advancing field safety training (FieldSafe) and addressing workplace equity in geosciences through ADVANCEGeo partnerships. Publications emphasize nitrogen isotope analysis for pollution source identification, climate policy implications of atmospheric chemistry, and inclusive science practices. She collaborates globally on projects like FIREX-AQ biomass burning studies and Antarctic ice core climate reconstructions. Key Affiliations: Brown University, ADVANCEGeo, DEEPS-REU Grants: NSF-funded research on nitrogen cycling and field safety initiatives Education: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts Labs/Teams: Breathe Providence Network, Polar Science Collaborations

James Headمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Planetary Geoscience
• Volcanism
• Tectonism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

James W. Head is the Louis and Elizabeth Scherck Distinguished Research Professor of Geological Sciences at Brown University’s Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences. His primary research focuses on planetary evolution, with emphases on volcanism, tectonism, and crustal formation across terrestrial planets and icy satellites. He has contributed to major space missions including Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) and Chang’e-5 lunar sample analysis. Key research themes include Martian climate evolution, volcanic processes on the Moon and Venus, and icy moon geology. His work integrates field studies in Antarctica, seafloor analysis, and planetary data interpretation. Notable achievements include identifying young volcanic structures on the Moon and elucidating Mars’ hydrological history. Dr. Head leads interdisciplinary exploration mission design efforts, such as the Hadley Max lunar mission concept, emphasizing in-situ resource utilization and myco-architecture for sustainable habitats. He has received prestigious awards including the Penrose Medal (2015) and AGU Fellowship (1997). His research spans over 1,920 publications with an h-index of 148, reflecting global leadership in Earth and planetary sciences.

Yongsong Huangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Earth History
• Environmental Science
• Geochemistry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Yongsong Huang is a Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University. He holds a B.S. in Geochemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China (1984), an M.S. in Analytical Chemistry from Sichuan University (1987), and two Ph.D.s: one in Geochemistry from the Institute of Geochemistry/Chinese Academy of Sciences (1990) and another in Environmental Organic Geochemistry from the University of Bristol (1997). His research focuses on lipid biomarkers and their isotopic ratios for paleoclimate and environmental studies, with applications to climate change mechanisms, astrobiology, and prebiotic organic synthesis. Key affiliations include Brown University’s Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences, and collaborations with institutions like NASA (OSIRIS-REx mission) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. His work spans organic geochemistry, stable isotopes, and planetary geoscience, with recent emphasis on Arctic climate records and asteroid sample analysis. Research interests include alkenone-based proxies, paleosalinity reconstruction, and the impact of climate change on ecosystems. His team developed novel reactor systems for carbon isotope analyses and identified Group 1 Isochrysidales in freshwater lakes, enabling spring temperature reconstructions. Current grants include NASA funding for Bennu asteroid organic analysis and NSF support for paleoclimate proxy development. Notable projects include sediment cores from Alaska’s Seward Peninsula (spanning 230,000 years) and studies of the Arctic’s Yedoma terrain. His lab employs advanced techniques like GC-MS and HPLC for biomarker analysis, contributing to understanding Earth’s history and extraterrestrial organic chemistry.

John F Mustardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Planetary Geoscience
• Environmental Science
• Earth Sciences
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

John F. Mustard is a Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University, with a secondary appointment in Environment and Society. His research focuses on planetary surfaces and environmental processes, particularly Mars exploration. He is a co-director of the CIFAR Earth 4D program and has led major NASA missions, including Deputy PI of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's CRISM instrument and chair of the Mars 2020 Science Definition Team. Mustard's work bridges planetary science and environmental studies, addressing topics like Martian mineralogy, climate history, and subsurface habitability. Affiliations: Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Institute; Brown Institute for Environment and Society. Research Themes: Planetary geology, environmental processes, remote sensing, and Mars/Solar System evolution. Research Interests: Mustard investigates Earth and planetary systems using advanced satellite technologies. Key areas include Martian surface evolution, aqueous alteration processes, and subsurface habitability. His work integrates field studies (e.g., Antarctic analogs) with orbital data analysis, contributing to missions like the Mars Sample Return Program. Key Contributions: Mustard has identified clay-rich regions on Mars, linked to early habitable environments, and advanced techniques for spectral analysis of planetary surfaces. He also explores terrestrial applications, such as crop monitoring and land-use change in the Amazon. Grants and Funding: Active grants include NASA projects on Martian phyllosilicates, lunar mineralogy, and interdisciplinary studies on societal-environmental interactions. Labs/Teams: Mustard Lab Group focuses on remote sensing and planetary surface processes. Collaborations span NASA instruments (CRISM), international space agencies, and interdisciplinary programs like CIFAR’s Earth 4D initiative.

Evan Ramosمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Earth Surface Geochemistry
• Climate Change
• Biogeochemical Cycles
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Evan Ramos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Pittsburgh, joining formally in August 2024. Previously, he held an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship at Rice University and Brown University, and was a Junior Fellow in the Rice Academy of Fellows. His research focuses on fluid-rock interactions in nutrient cycling, employing isotopic analyses and numerical models to understand Earth surface processes. Educational Background: PhD in Geological Sciences (2021, University of Texas at Austin), M.S. in Geological Sciences (2017, UT Austin), and B.A. in Geophysics and Planetary Science (2015, Boston University). Research interests include clay-mineral formation and organic carbon burial, watershed responses to climate change, floodplain hydrology, and wildfire/glaciation impacts on hydrochemistry. His interdisciplinary work aims to bridge geoscience sub-disciplines. Awards include the NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021) and Rice Academy Fellowship (2021). His research group, the Earth Surface Geochemistry (ESG) lab, explores climate-element cycle interactions through field, lab, and modeling approaches.

Mathew Michael Domeierمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Paleogeography
• Tectonic Plate Kinematics
• Earth's Internal Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mathew Michael Domeier is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo's Centre for Planetary Habitability. His research focuses on global paleogeography and the kinematic history of tectonic plates, exploring how plate motions influence Earth's dynamics, climate, and biosphere. He leads the ERC Consolidator Grant-funded 'EPIC' project, studying Ediacaran paleomagnetism and its implications for global change. His work integrates field data, statistical methods, and computational models to advance quantitative paleogeography. Teaching includes courses on programming for geosciences, tectonics, and planetary physics. Notable contributions include developing tools like SubMachine for seismological analysis and advancing plate tectonic models, particularly in the Paleozoic era. Research groups affiliated include the Centre for Earth Evolution and Dynamics (CEED) and Earth Laboratory (IGGL).

Marine Cioccoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Meteoritics
• Planetary Science
• Cosmochemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marine Ciocco is a Researcher and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo's Department of Geosciences, affiliated with the Centre for Planetary Habitability. Her work focuses on meteoritics, planetary science, and cosmochemistry with an emphasis on impact processes and Martian sample analysis. Education: PhD in Earth, Universe and Space Sciences - Cosmochemistry (2023), Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle & Sorbonne Université Masters in Planetary Science and Space Exploration (2019), Paris Saclay University Bachelor in Earth Sciences (2017), Paris Sud University Research Interests: Study of impact cratering dynamics on Earth and Mars Characterization of shock metamorphosed minerals in martian samples Development of analogue samples for Mars Sample Return missions High-pressure geochemistry of extraterrestrial materials Key Projects: Mars Sample Return Analogue Sample Library (MSR ASL) Impact Craters from Earth to Mars Teaching: Courses on meteorites, planetary science, and asteroid studies at both French and English language levels. Grants/Awards: Meteoritical Society Barringer Crater Company Travel Award (2021) Orlaug L. Merkesdals Legat Grantee (2024) Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Centre for Planetary Habitability's Mars Sample Return research initiatives.

• Soil Chemistry
• Biogeochemistry
• Mycorrhizal Plant-Soil Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jens Boy is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Soil Science, Leibniz University Hannover, within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He holds roles including Deputy Scientific Staff in the Faculty Council, member of the Examination Board for Geosciences, and University Assistant in the Soil Chemistry Group at the Institute of Soil Science. His research focuses on soil biogeochemistry, particularly in extreme environments like Antarctica and the Atacama Desert, including studies on mycorrhizal networks, nutrient cycling, and climate-soil interactions. He has contributed to over 90 publications since 2005, addressing topics such as biogenic weathering, microbial diversity, and soil organic matter dynamics. Boy is also actively involved in research networks like the BMBF BioTip project and the DFG-SPP earthshape initiative. His work bridges fundamental soil science with applied challenges like nutrient management in agriculture and climate change impacts. Research interests include: Biogeochemistry in forest/agricultural ecosystems, biogenic weathering's role in soil formation, mycorrhizal plant-soil interactions, soil organic matter control variables, aerosol transport effects on ecosystems, biodiversity-driven soil processes, and climate-oriented financial derivatives. He advises on soil chemistry and collaborates internationally on projects ranging from Antarctic microbial ecology to desert extremophiles.

Raisa Trubkoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Sensing
• Biomagnetism
• Magnetometry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Raisa Trubko is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), leading the WPI Quantum Sensing group. She specializes in experimental quantum physics, focusing on quantum sensing techniques using nitrogen-vacancy (NV) defects in diamond to image magnetic fields with high spatial resolution. Her work bridges quantum instrument development and applications in biomagnetism and novel material studies. Education: Ph.D. in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona (NSF Graduate Research Fellowship recipient), BS in Optics and BA in Physics from the University of Rochester. Notable academic history includes postdoctoral research at Harvard University and visiting fellowships at the Vienna University of Technology and Harvard's departments of Physics and Earth and Planetary Sciences. Research Interests: Quantum Sensing, Biomagnetism, Paleomagnetism, and applications of machine learning in physics. Her lab, Quantum Sensing Lab (Olin Hall 017), develops tools for high-resolution magnetic field imaging and explores their use in geoscience and material science. Her scholarly contributions span quantum diamond microscopy, stress analysis in diamond crystals, and dark matter detection via electron microscopy. Recent work includes collaborations on inclusivity in academia, as co-author of a study on syllabus design published in Nature's Humanities and Social Sciences Connections. Grants/Awards: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Media recognition includes features in Inside Higher ED and Pittsburgh Post Gazette for her role in WPI's 2020 faculty expansion and DEIJ research initiatives.

• Planetary Geomorphology
• Mars Landform Analysis
• Permafrost Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andreas Johnsson is a Lecturer in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on planetary geomorphology, particularly Martian landform analysis, permafrost dynamics, and astrobiology. He conducts annual fieldwork in Svalbard since 2007, studying periglacial landforms as Martian analogs. His work integrates remote sensing, aerial/satellite imagery, and ground truthing to explore late Amazonian climate on Mars and potential habitability. Education and Research Interests: Specializes in comparative planetology between Earth and Mars Investigates solifluction lobes, gully systems, and debris flows Explores links between geomorphological processes and paleoclimate Key Projects: Periglacial landforms on Mars and their climate implications (SNSB 2013-16) Svalbard Permafrost Landforms and Mars analogs (ongoing since 2008) Martian northern plains mapping (ISSI 2014-16) Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize: Fluid-like instabilities in Martian lobate patterns Planetary exploration mission concepts Connections between orbital obliquity and aqueous activity Teaching Contributions: Develops planetary science education programs integrating ethics and Mars exploration. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international teams on Mars mapping initiatives and Svalbard field campaigns.

• Earth Sciences
• Geology
• Volcanology
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Walter Báez serves as a Research Associate within the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University, conducting research under the mentorship of Professor Shan de Silva, a leading volcanologist and geophysicist. His scholarly focus centers on Earth Sciences with specialized expertise in Geology, Volcanology, and Geophysics. This research domain investigates planetary formation processes, volcanic hazard assessment, magma dynamics, tectonic plate interactions, and geophysical monitoring techniques critical to understanding Earth's subsurface systems. Based in Wilkinson Hall 258 at 2601 SW Orchard Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97331, Dr. Báez maintains active collaboration within CEOAS's geoscience research community. He may be contacted via baezw@oregonstate.edu .