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Distinguished Professor David Jewitt is a prominent planetary scientist at UCLA's Department of Earth and Space Sciences within the College of Letters and Science. He has held this position since 2009 and also serves as a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy since 2010, and as Director of the Institute for Planets and Exoplanets since 2011. Dr. Jewitt earned his B.Sc. in Astronomy from the University of London (1979), followed by M.S. (1980) and Ph.D. (1983) in Planetary Science from Caltech. Prior to UCLA, he served on the faculty at MIT (1983-1988) and the University of Hawaii (1988-2009), where he became a full Professor in 1993. His research focuses on primitive bodies of the Solar System, particularly comets which he considers remnants from planetary accretion processes. His work aims to understand solar system formation and evolution through studying these objects. Recent publications explore non-gravitational forces in planetary systems, interstellar interlopers, and the asteroid-comet continuum, reflecting his continued leadership in solar system small body research. Shaw Prize (2012) Kavli Prize (2012) Member of the National Academy of Sciences (2005) Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal, NASA (1996) Professor Jewitt has mentored numerous students including Jane Luu (co-discoverer of the Kuiper Belt) and Chadwick Trujillo. As Director of the Institute for Planets and Exoplanets, he fosters interdisciplinary research connecting planetary science with exoplanet studies. His work continues to shape our understanding of the solar system's formation through analysis of its smallest constituents.

• Outer Solar System
• Solar System Formation
• Cometary Science
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Sachiko Amari serves as a Research Professor of Physics in the Department of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis, where she conducts pioneering research in cosmochemistry through the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences. Her work bridges laboratory astrophysics and planetary science, focusing on extraterrestrial materials to unravel solar system formation and stellar processes. Amari's educational foundation includes a PhD from Kobe University and both Master of Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering degrees from Waseda University in Japan. This engineering background informs her precise analytical approach to meteoritic materials. Her research centers on presolar grains—stardust formed in stellar outflows that were incorporated into primitive meteorites. Using secondary ion mass spectrometry, she analyzes isotopic ratios to investigate nucleosynthesis in stars, mixing processes in stellar ejecta, and Galactic chemical evolution. A secondary focus examines noble gas trapping mechanisms in meteorites to understand volatile origins and early solar system processes. Her work reveals how microscopic grains preserve macroscopic cosmic histories. Analysis of her recent publications shows consistent emphasis on silicon carbide and graphite presolar grains, with increasing technical sophistication in NanoSIMS analysis. Research trends include correlating multi-element isotopic systems, identifying rare stellar sources like novae, and resolving phase Q—the elusive noble gas carrier in meteorites. Her work demonstrates how laboratory studies of individual grains constrain astrophysical models. Amari leads an active research group within the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences and collaborates on major initiatives including the Mars Sample Return Science Definition Team. She mentors graduate students in meteoritics research while developing analytical protocols for extraterrestrial material characterization. Her laboratory serves as a hub for stardust analysis, utilizing advanced mass spectrometry techniques to decode isotopic fingerprints of stellar processes.

• Cosmochemistry
• Presolar Grains
• Nucleosynthesis
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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.

• Asteroid mineralogy
• Planetary science
• Space weathering
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Carl B. Agee is Professor and Director of the Institute of Meteoritics at the University of New Mexico's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His research focuses on meteorite analysis, planetary differentiation, and early solar system processes. Research explores: Martian geology through meteorite studies, lunar anorthosite formation, asteroid composition, and high-pressure experiments on planetary materials. Recent publications analyze Martian meteorites (NWA series), lunar samples, and Vesta achondrites. Publications demonstrate longstanding expertise in meteoritics. His 2012-2021 articles show progression from fundamental melt physics to applied analysis of Martian and lunar samples, with consistent focus on planetary evolution and geochemical techniques.

• Planetary Science
• Meteoritics
• Geochemistry
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Dr. Mattias Ek is a Lecturer at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, ETH Zurich. His research focuses on cosmochemistry, isotopic geochemistry, and the origins of meteorites and planetary materials. He investigates nucleosynthetic processes in stars, isotopic heterogeneity in chondrites, and the formation history of asteroids such as Bennu. Ek teaches courses like Planetary Sciences: a Chemical Perspective and Introduction to Planetary Science at ETH Zurich. His work combines experimental geochemistry with analytical techniques to study elemental and isotopic compositions in meteorites, shedding light on solar system evolution and stellar nucleosynthesis. Key themes include stardust origins, planetary differentiation, and the interplay between cosmic ray exposure and isotopic signatures in iron meteorites. Recent publications emphasize Bennu's genetic links to CI chondrites, constraints on stellar sources of isotopes like 150Nd, and advancements in ion-exchange protocols for precise isotope analysis. His contributions bridge astrophysics and geochemistry, addressing fundamental questions about the solar nebula and asteroid formation dynamics.

• Planetary Science
• Isotope Geochemistry
• Meteorite Analysis
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Noemi Pinilla-Alonso is an Associate Scientist at the Florida Space Institute (University of Central Florida) and Deputy Principal Scientist at the Arecibo Observatory . She specializes in studying the surface properties of small Solar System bodies through visible/near-infrared observations and modeling, with a focus on icy dwarf planets and primitive asteroids . Research Themes : Origin of life (water ice/organics), Trans-Neptunian objects, asteroid surface composition, planetary mission support (Lucy, OSIRIS-REx, New Horizons). Publications : 80+ refereed papers, 205 unrefereed works, and 3 book chapters. Key contributions include James Webb Space Telescope studies of TNOs and compositional analysis of asteroids. Scientific Honors : 2022 Orange County Distinguished Resident 2021 Women’s History Month Honoree 2019 UCF Luminary Award 2019 Asturiana del Mes (La Nueva España) Asteroid (10689) named in her honor (2017) Students : Mentored postdocs like Ana Carolina de Souza Feliciano and graduate researchers like Brittany Harvison. Oversees a team of 20 scientists at Arecibo Observatory.

• Planetary Science
• Astronomy
• Astrobiology
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Evelyn Füri is a Research Professor (Directrice de recherche DR2) at the Centre de Recherches Pétrographiques et Géochimiques (CRPG), a joint research unit of CNRS and Université de Lorraine in Nancy, France. Her research focuses on the origin and evolution of light elements (H, C, N) and noble gases in the solar system, utilizing advanced analytical techniques including noble gas mass spectrometry and ion microprobe analysis. Dr. Füri received her MSc from ETH Zurich in 2004 and her PhD from Scripps Institution of Oceanography (UCSD) in 2010. She progressed through research positions at CRPG from Postdoc (2010-2014) to Chargée de recherche (2014-2024) and currently serves as Directrice de recherche since 2024. She obtained her Habilitation à diriger les recherches in 2022. Her research investigates the complex processes controlling light element abundances and isotopic signatures in natural materials, with particular focus on nitrogen behavior during planetary differentiation. She employs advanced techniques including noble gas mass spectrometry and ion microprobe analysis to study meteorites, lunar samples returned by space missions, and terrestrial volcanic rocks. Her work has significantly advanced our understanding of volatile element cycling in planetary formation. Dr. Füri leads two major ERC-funded projects: VOLATILIS (2017-2022) investigating the origin of volatile elements in the inner Solar System, and IRONIS (2023-2028) examining light elements in iron meteorites. Her publication record shows consistent high-impact contributions to cosmochemistry, with recent work analyzing samples from OSIRIS-REx and Hayabusa2 missions. Scientific Awards 2024: EAG Science Innovation Award, Samuel Epstein medal 2024: Geochemical Society Geochemistry Fellow 2017: CNRS bronze medal Dr. Füri currently supervises six PhD students working on diverse aspects of planetary science and cosmochemistry. Her research group at CRPG operates state-of-the-art noble gas mass spectrometry facilities and collaborates extensively with international space missions including OSIRIS-REx, Hayabusa2, and the Emirates Lunar Mission. She serves as co-director for multiple thesis projects focusing on lunar regolith, meteoritic nitrogen, and cosmogenic nuclide production. The CRPG laboratory, where Dr. Füri conducts her research, is uniquely equipped with static noble gas mass spectrometers for coupled N-noble gas analyses and secondary ion mass spectrometers for non-destructive volatile element measurements, making it a world-leading facility for cosmochemical studies of volatile elements.

• Geochemistry
• Cosmochemistry
• Planetary Science
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Rebecca Fischer is an Associate Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University, specializing in the formation and chemical evolution of Earth and other rocky planets. Her research combines high-pressure-temperature experiments using diamond anvil cells and laser heating with numerical simulations of planetary accretion and differentiation. Her work focuses on understanding Earth’s deep interior properties, including phase diagrams of planetary materials, metal-silicate partitioning, and core formation processes. Key research areas include geophysics, geochemistry, and planetary science, with emphasis on mantle dynamics, core-mantle interactions, and the evolution of early planetary systems. Recent studies analyze Martian mantle water storage, core formation timing, and the geochemical origins of the Moon. Fischer’s methods involve cutting-edge experimental techniques to recreate extreme planetary conditions, coupled with advanced computational models to interpret large-scale planetary processes. Her research group, the Fischer Group, explores interdisciplinary topics such as planetary differentiation, volatile retention mechanisms, and mantle convection. No specific scientific awards are listed, but her contributions to high-pressure mineral physics and planetary accretion modeling are well-recognized in the field.

• Geology
• Geophysics
• Planetary Science
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Devin Schrader is a Visiting Professor at Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration, affiliated with the Center for Meteorite Studies. His research focuses on primitive astromaterials and meteorites, particularly carbonaceous chondrites, Hayabusa particles, and ordinary chondrites. He employs petrographic, isotopic, and thermodynamic analyses to study early Solar System processes. Expertise areas include planetary sciences, cosmochemistry, and planetary mineralogy. Key projects involve investigating chondrule formation, parent body alteration, and the origin of Solar System materials. He collaborates on studies of samples from NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission and Japan's Hayabusa missions. Recent publications emphasize sulfide mineral analysis, CR chondrite composition, and Bennu/Ryugu analogs. His work contributes to understanding asteroid surface processes, dust migration, and the evolution of planetary bodies. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies, leading coordinated studies on extraterrestrial materials. Involved in astromaterials data management and sample analysis initiatives.

• Planetary Sciences
• Cosmochemistry
• Planetary Geochemistry
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Michael Daly is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, holding a Tier 2 York Research Chair in Planetary Science for his outstanding contributions to space-flight instrumentation research. His work directly enables Canada's participation in NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission to asteroid Bennu, which will return the nation's first extraterrestrial sample. His research focuses on: Development of space-flight instrumentation for planetary exploration Asteroid sample return mission technology Analysis of extraterrestrial materials Planetary surface interaction systems Dr. Daly's expertise bridges engineering and planetary science, with emphasis on hardware solutions for extreme space environments and sample acquisition from primitive solar system bodies. His primary recognition includes: Tier 2 York Research Chair in Planetary Science No details regarding student advising or research grants were provided in available sources, though his York Research Chair position implies significant institutional research funding. His work occurs within York University's planetary science infrastructure supporting NASA collaboration.

• Planetary Science
• Space-Flight Instrumentation
• Asteroid Sample Return Missions
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Ralph Milliken is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University. His research focuses on planetary surface geology, remote sensing techniques, and the role of water in solar system evolution. He is a science team member for NASA's Mars Curiosity rover, Japan's Hayabusa2 mission, and NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, contributing to studies of Mars, asteroids, and lunar materials. Key research interests include reflectance spectroscopy of planetary materials, sedimentary rock records on Mars, and compositional analysis of returned asteroid samples. He investigates aqueous processes on asteroids and Mars, using laboratory experiments and spacecraft data. His work bridges field geology, planetary science, and analytical chemistry to address questions about planetary habitability and surface evolution. Dr. Milliken's affiliations include the Brown University Department and collaborations with NASA missions. He has pioneered methodologies for interpreting spectral data from planetary surfaces, with a focus on water-related minerals and volatile compounds. His recent projects include analyzing samples from asteroid Bennu and Ryugu, advancing understanding of carbonaceous asteroids and their parent bodies. His research also addresses space weathering effects on spectral signatures, lunar pyroclast volatile content, and Martian chloride salt distribution. He collaborates internationally to integrate rover-based observations with orbital data, enhancing models of planetary surface processes.

• Planetary Geology
• Reflectance Spectroscopy
• Remote Sensing
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Tasha Dunn is an Associate Professor of Geology and Chair of the Geology Department at Colby College . She earned her Ph.D. (2008) and M.S. (2005) in Geology from the University of Tennessee, and a B.S. in Geology (2000) from Tulane University. After environmental consulting work, she transitioned to academia, serving as Assistant Professor at Illinois State University (2009-2013) before joining Colby in 2014, where she was promoted to Associate Professor in 2019. Research Focus: Thermal evolution of primitive asteroids, mineralogy/chemistry of meteorites, and integration of remote sensing with laboratory analyses. Key Contributions: Resolving CK-CV chondrite parent body questions through petrography and magnetite analysis; developing spectral calibrations for asteroid mineralogy. Publications & Grants: 15+ refereed articles in Meteoritics and Planetary Science , Icarus , and book chapters in Asteroids IV . Principal investigator for NASA Cosmochemistry grants and Illinois State University Pre-tenure Faculty Initiative Grant. Scientific Recognition: Asteroid (8999) Tashadunn named in her honor; Excellence in Outreach awards; LPI Career Development Award. Education & Outreach: Developed planetary geology courses; conducted workshops for high school teachers and seniors; active public speaker at community events.

• Planetary Geology
• Meteoritics
• Asteroid Studies
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Natasha Bosanac is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with the Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR). Her work focuses on spacecraft trajectory design within complex multi-body gravitational systems, leveraging dynamical systems theory, machine learning, and data mining techniques. Education: She holds a Ph.D. and M.S.A.A. in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Purdue University (2016 and 2012), and a S.B. in Aerospace Engineering from MIT (2010). Research interests include spacecraft trajectory optimization, celestial mechanics, and invariant manifold analysis. Her group develops strategies to enable innovative missions using low-thrust propulsion, multi-objective reinforcement learning, and automated trajectory design tools. Applications span cislunar space, libration point orbits, and interplanetary systems. Key research contributions include motion primitive approaches for trajectory synthesis, data-driven categorization of spacecraft motion, and reinforcement learning-based stationkeeping. She has pioneered methods like adaptive roadmap generation for Earth-Moon trajectory design and clustering techniques for identifying stable lunar orbits. Awards : AFOSR Young Investigator Program Fellow (2023) Smead Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (2020) CU Boulder College of Engineering Dean’s Fellowship (2020) Her advising and grants portfolio includes NASA-funded projects on low-thrust transfers and NSF initiatives on multi-body trajectory design. She leads the Bosanac research group, collaborating on missions like Lunar IceCube and small satellite constellations for solar observation. Current projects explore machine learning for autonomous guidance and sustainable cislunar operations. Labs/Teams: Active member of CCAR, leading the Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation research cluster. Collaborates with aerospace industry partners on trajectory design tools and mission concept studies.

• Astrodynamics
• Spacecraft Trajectory Design and Optimization
• Celestial Mechanics
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Takahiro Hiroi is a Senior Research Scientist at the Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences, Brown University. His research focuses on planetary geoscience with a strong emphasis on asteroid composition, space weathering processes, and remote sensing analysis. He collaborates with international missions like NASA’s OSIRIS-REx and JAXA’s Hayabusa2, analyzing returned samples from asteroids Bennu and Ryugu to understand early solar system evolution and material preservation. Key contributions include studies on UV-induced spectral changes in asteroid materials, thermal metamorphism in carbonaceous chondrites, and compositional analysis of lunar and Martian surfaces. Hiroi co-authored a 2022 paper on Ryugu’s evolutionary history, leveraging Hayabusa2 samples to trace asteroid formation processes. His work integrates experimental simulations (e.g., UV irradiation experiments) with observational data to model space weathering effects on asteroid surfaces. Recent activities include leading the Bennu sample analysis at Brown University, as highlighted in a 2024 news article. His research extends to lunar geology, including studies of agglutinates and high-Ca pyroxene distributions, contributing to understanding Moon’s crustal evolution. He is affiliated with the Division of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) and actively participates in the DESTINY+ mission targeting asteroid Phaethon. Notable achievements include advancing methodologies for detecting hydrous minerals and developing spectral classification frameworks for carbonaceous asteroids. His interdisciplinary approach bridges planetary science, geochemistry, and astrophysics, with a focus on sample-based research to address fundamental questions about planetary formation and habitability.

• Planetary Geoscience
• Asteroid Studies
• Space Weathering
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Professor Peter Brown is a faculty member in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Western Ontario, affiliated with the Western Meteor Physics Group. His research focuses on the dynamics of solar system small bodies, particularly meteors, meteorites, meteoroids, and asteroids. He actively advises graduate and undergraduate students, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in physics. His work integrates multi-instrument observational techniques (radar, optical, and acoustic) with numerical modeling to study meteoroid streams and planetary defense hazards. Key affiliations include the University of Western Ontario's Faculty of Science and the Meteor Physics Group. His research spans meteoroid stream evolution, impact hazard assessments, and interplanetary dust dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on the Perseids, Leonids, and Tagish Lake meteorite fall, alongside collaborations with international networks like the Global Meteor Network. Recent publications address interstellar meteoroid detection, orbital dynamics of Earth-impacting asteroids, and satellite risk mitigation strategies. His work bridges observational astronomy with applied planetary science, emphasizing interdisciplinary applications for space safety. Labs/Teams: Western Meteor Physics Group, Canadian Automated Meteor Observatory (CAMO), and the Global Meteor Network collaboration.

• Meteoroid Dynamics
• Asteroid Studies
• Planetary Science
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