Miché A
- Research Program Mentor
PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University
Expertise
IR Spectroscopy, Remote Sensing, GIS, Planetary Geology, Meteorites, ADHD help
Bio
I am a 2nd-year Planetary Science Ph.D. Student at Johns Hopkins University researching biosignatures on the surface of Mars by detecting organic minerals using remote sensing and in-situ spectroscopy. I'm currently doing my research at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, where I work with the CRISM team performing Martian spectroscopic analysis of the surface. I received my Bachelor's degree in Planetary Geology from Wesleyan University and a Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems from Sam Houston State University. I have worked at NASA Langley as a Planetary GIS consultant, creating a collaborative tool that can help scientists identify future landing sites for future crewed missions to Mars. I have also worked at Carnegie Geophysical Laboratory in DC, where I started the research project I am currently working on as a part of my Ph.D. dissertation.Project ideas
Fundamentals of Planetary Mapping and Analysis
In this project, you will learn about the fundamentals of planetary mapping and analysis, as well as explore how planetary mapping can facilitate mineralogical and geomorphological research of terrestrial bodies within our solar system. You will produce a cartographically correct map of your finished research and write a scientific research paper using LaTex. You will also do a literature review in preparation of your project and to build up your knowledge on Planetary Science. Upon completion of your project, you will have a fundamental knowledge of the following topics: • planetary data acquisition, processing, and analysis • planetary surface processes on terrestrial and/or icy bodies • cartographic techniques • geographic information systems and remote sensing applications • scientific writing