My research interests include interpreting the past and present-day surface processes operating in planetary bodies using remote sensing and spectroscopy. I am also interested in contributing to future planetary missions, including the search for lunar and Martian exploration zones. My research involves supporting NASA’s KArLE (Potassium-Argon Laser Experiment) instrument suite. I graduated with an Integrated Masters of Science (B.Sc.+M.Sc.) degree in Applied Geology from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) in India in July 2020. Currently, I am pursuing my Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Planetary Remote Sensing and Spectroscopy
Analysis of hyperspectral images, reflectance spectra and emission spectra obtained on other planetary bodies via orbiter and rover missions
Instrument Development
Supporting the integration and testing of Potassium Argon Laser Experiment (KArLE)
Lunar lithology classification and prediction
Prediction of Lunar Rock Types using geochemical data (as inferred from LIBS major oxides and trace elements)
- Ph.D. Student at University of Maryland, College Park (August 2021 - Present)
- B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Applied Geology at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (India) (July 2015 - July 2020)
My research interests include interpreting the past and present-day surface processes operating in planetary bodies using remote sensing and spectroscopy. I am also interested in contributing to future planetary missions, including the search for lunar and Martian exploration zones. My research involves supporting NASA’s KArLE (Potassium-Argon Laser Experiment) instrument suite. I graduated with an Integrated Masters of Science (B.Sc.+M.Sc.) degree in Applied Geology from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) in India in July 2020. Currently, I am pursuing my Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, College Park.
