Norbert Schorghofer

Dr. Norbert Schorghofer

Senior Scientist

Currently resides in Hawaii

Targets of Interest: Ceres, Earth, Mars, Moon, Jupiter Trojans

Disciplines/Techniques: Astrobiology, Climate, Field Work, Geomorphology, Numerical Modeling, Thermal Modeling

Missions: DAWN

I study physical processes on the surfaces of the Earth, the Moon, Mars, and asteroids, mostly processes that involve water ice. Among my research interests are the ice ages of Mars, water ice in the polar regions of the Moon, and the cryosphere of Hawaii.