2023 Spring Faculty News | Lunar and Planetary Laboratory & Department of Planetary Sciences

Retirement for Caitlin Griffith

Professor Griffith transitions to emeritus faculty.

Jessica Barnes Awarded Nier Prize from the Meteoritical Society

The Nier Prize is awarded to young scientists for outstanding research in meteoritics.

Veronica Bray Moves to Associate Research Professor

Dr. Bray's research focus is impact cratering, channel formation, fracturing and landscape evolution on a variety of planetary bodies.

Angela Marusiak Joins LPL Research Faculty

At LPL, Angela looks forward to developing the next generation of seismometers to explore the Solar System.

Kristopher Klein Promoted to Associate Professor

Kris Klein studies fundamental plasma phenomena that governs the dynamics of systems within our heliosphere as well as more distant astrophysical bodies.

Tommi Koskinen Promoted to Associate Professor

Dr. Koskinen researches the structure and evolution of planet and satellite atmospheres in the solar system and extrasolar planetary systems.

Isamu Matsuyama Promoted to Full Professor

Dr. Matsuyama's research is focused on understanding the formation and evolution of solar system planets and planetary satellites.

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Spotlight: Renu Malhotra

Dr. Renu Malhotra is Regents Professor and Louise Foucar Marshall Science Research Professor of Planetary Sciences.