Personnel
Staff Scientists
Dr. Leon Palafox
Dr. Palafox's research focuses on the use of Machine Learning techniques for the analysis of surface processes both in Earth and Planetary Bodies. His background is in the use of Machine Learning techniques in applications like Neuroscience, Molecular Biology and Robotics
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Website: www.leonpalafox.com
Dr. Stephen Scheidt
Dr. Scheidt's research focuses on surface processes with an emphasis on aeolian and volcanic terrains. He utilizes aerial imaging, surveying and stereophotogrammetry to create quantitative topographic models. His background is in multispectral and hyperspectral remote sensing of the land surface, specifically using the thermal infrared wavelength region.
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Website: www.stephenpscheidt.com
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Graduate Students
Mathilde Westermann
Mathilde Westermann has a BS in Geoscience with an emphasis in Earth Systems. She is currently pursuing an MS in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Mathilde’s academic and research interests include applying earth systems science and GIS technology to a planetary extent.
Rodrigo Savage
Rodrigo is currently a Ph.D. student in the ECE Department, at The University of Arizona. He received his B.S. with honors in Computer Engineering from National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico in 2012.
His research interests include machine learning, Bayesian networks and image modeling. He is currently making great strides in the implementation of a tool that will help to both detect craters and analyze their morphological properties. These tasks --- detection and morphology analysis -- will help us achieve a better understanding of Mars and its geologic cycles.
NASA Space Grant Program / Intern
Alexander Alvarez
Alexander Alvarez is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. He works with Christopher Hamilton from Lunar and Planetary Laboratory conducting research on “Machine Learning Applied to Planetary Remote Sensing Data.”
Mark Buxton
Mark Buxton is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Computer Science. He works with Shane Byrne from Lunar and Planetary Laboratory conducting research on “Digitizing the Lunar Surveyor Dataset.”
Selena Valencia
Selena Valencia is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Art History. She works with Shane Byrne from Lunar and Planetary Laboratory conducting research on “Digitizing the Lunar Surveyor Dataset.”
Jade Bowers
Jade Bowers is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Geophysics. Jade's research focuses on interactions between flood lava flows in Elysium Planitia with yardang structures associated with the Medusae Fossae Formation.