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People
 Sunset over Quissett Harbor, Woods Hole.
From left: Anton, Alex, Mike, Maria, Matt, Yodit, Peter, Maddie and Frank.Faculty:
 Maria Zuber:
E. A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics; Ph.D., 1986, Brown University Phone: 617.253.6397 | Email | Homepage Address: 54-518, Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 USA Research Interests Theoretical modeling of geophysical processes; analysis of altimetry, gravity and tectonics to determine the structure and dynamics of the Earth and solid planets; development and implementation of spacecraft laser and radio tracking experiments. Researchers:
 David E. Smith:
Research Scientist; Ph.D., 1966, University of London Phone: 617.253.0786 | Email | Web site being prepared Address: 54-512, Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 USA Research Interests My research interests are primarily in the shape and dynamics of planetary bodies, including Earth with particular interest in gravity and topography. My work has included the measurement of Earth’s plate motions using space geodetic techniques, topography measurements of Mars, Mercury and the Moon with laser altimeters, gravity measurements and modeling of the seasonal cycle on Mars, and the gravity fields of the Moon and Mercury. Recently I have been studying the tidal and geodetic properties of the icy moons of Jupiter. I am actively involved with the development of laser instrumentation for altimetry and ranging  Jason M. Soderblom:
Research Scientist; Ph.D., 2007, Cornell University Phone: 617.253.6299 | Email | Homepage Address: 54-520, Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 USA Research Interests My scientific interests include exploring the composition, operative geologic processes, and evolutionary history of planetary surfaces by studying the geological, physical, and photometric properties of planetary surfaces and atmospheres. My work includes the analysis of visible and near infrared observations from imaging spectrometers and multispectral imaging systems. Thus far, my research has focused on the investigation of the Moon, Mars, and Outer Planet satellites, in particular, Titan, though my interests include other terrestrial planets, satellites, and small bodies.  Christopher E. Carr:
Research Scientist; Sc.D, 2005, Harvard University--MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology Phone: 617.253.0786 | Email | Homepage Address: 54-418, Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 USA Research Interests I am an engineer and scientist focused on instrument development, and application of bioengineering models to interesting scientific problems. I work with a team developing a life detection experiment for Mars, and also carry out research in bioastronautics, human energetics, and aging. Major current interests and efforts include:
 Antonio Genova: Research ScientistSapienza University of Rome, 2013 Address: 54-512, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 USA Research Interests The main topic of my research is the geodesy of terrestrial planets and icy satellites. Radio science instrumentation and laser altimeter on board interplanetary spacecraft that orbit about planets or satellites in the Solar System provide geodetic data on their gravity field and topography. I’m currently involved in the analysis of radio tracking data from three different missions about Mars: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), 2001 Mars Odyssey and Mars Global Surveyor (MGS), which have acquired more than 15 years of radio tracking data that enable high-resolution gravity model determination. My second main activity focuses on the recovery of Mercury’s gravity field from the MESSENGER mission that has been orbiting about the planet from March 2011. I’m also working on a preliminary study regarding the estimation of icy satellite’s shape and tides from a planetary flyby mission. Postdoctoral Researchers:
none at presentGraduate Students:
Ariel Ekblaw & Angel MojarroUndergraduates:
Administrative Staff:
 Margaret Lankow:
Research Administrator; Phone: 617.324.1960 | Email Address: 54-512, Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 USA Alumni
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