Dr. Rachel Sheppard
Research Scientist
Currently resides in France
Targets of Interest: Mars, Ryugu, Bennu, Europa, Ganymede, Callisto, Phobos, Earth
Disciplines/Techniques: Reflectance Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Icp, Raman Spectroscopy. X-Ray Diffraction. Column Chromatography, Xrf, Sem, Field Work, Sampling. Rapid Heating Experiments. Statistics, Mapping, Geologic Mapping
Missions: Mars Science Laboratory, Hayabusa2, OSIRIS-REx
Instruments: Micromega (Hayabusa2, Osiris-Rex)
My research uses spectroscopy and low-temperature geochemistry to unpack the water-rock record of planetary surfaces.
In particular, I am interested in spatial and temporal variations in surface conditions and the mineral assemblages those conditions produce in the sub/surface. My work on planetary surfaces has implications for astrobiology and habitability, as well as our understanding mineral behavior in the rock record as a whole.
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