Academic Background: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Cologne, 2008; M.S. in Physics, University of Cologne, 2004.
Research Interests: Space physics, planetary magnetospheres, and plasma physics. Investigates Jupiter’s and Saturn’s magnetic environments.
Appointments: Associate Professor, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012–present.
Awards: NASA Early Career Fellowship, 2015; AGU Fred L. Scarf Award, 2013.
Publications: Over 80 articles in Journal of Geophysical Research and Planetary and Space Science.
Additional Contributions: Co-investigator on NASA’s Juno mission to Jupiter; Public outreach on planetary science.