Lujendra Ojha Explained
| Lujendra Ojha |
| Native Name: | लुजेन्द्र ओझा |
| Birth Date: | 1990 |
| Birth Place: | Nepal |
| Other Names: | Luju |
| Nationality: | American |
| Fields: | Planetary science with volcanology minor |
| Workplaces: | NASA |
| Education: | Ph.D. (2016)
B.Sc., University of Arizona, 2012 |
| Alma Mater: | Georgia Institute of Technology |
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Lujendra Ojha (b. 1990 Nepali: लुजेन्द्र ओझा) is an American[1] planetary scientist. He, as an undergraduate under the direction of planetary geologist Alfred McEwen, discovered compelling evidence that water on Mars includes current, seasonal, surface liquid brine flows.[2] [3] He is current an assistant professor of planetary science at Rutgers University.[4] [5] He has also played in a heavy metal band, Gorkha.[5] [6] [7]
Awards
- Special Recognition — Office of the Governor. Douglas A. Ducey (Governor, AZ)
- National Science Foundation (2015) — Research Excellence Award
- Lunar and Planetary Institute (2013) — Team-X Merit Award
- University of Arizona (2012) — First Place in Physical Science Research. Annual Student Showcase.
- University of Arizona (2011) — Honorary Presidents Award
- Group Achievement Award: HiRISE Science Team, NASA (2011)[8]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: The Nepalese-American Death Metal Rocker Who Discovered Water on Mars. . 2 October 2015 . 2016-07-29.
- Lujendra Ojha . Wilhelm, M. B. . Murchie, S. L. . McEwen, A. S. . Wray, J. J. . Hanley, J. . Massé, M. . Chojnacki . Spectral evidence for hydrated salts in recurring slope lineae on Mars . . 8 . 8 . 829–832 . 2015-11-21 . 10.1038/ngeo2546 . 2015 . 2015NatGe...8..829O .
- Book: Kirby . Runyon . Ojha . Lujendra . Encyclopedia of Planetary Landforms . Recurring Slope Lineae . August 18, 2014 . 1–6 . 10.1007/978-1-4614-9213-9_352-1 . 978-1-4614-9213-9 .
- Web site: . Del Crookes . The student who discovered water on Mars says it was a 'lucky accident' . 30 Sep 2015 . 2015-11-21 .
- News: . Jonathan Amos . Martian salt streaks 'painted by liquid water' . 28 September 2015 . 2015-11-21 . BBC News .
- Web site: . Meet the Nepalese-American death metal guitarist who just found water on Mars . Eric Mack . September 28, 2015 . 2015-11-21 .
- Web site: . Malorie McCall . September 29, 2015. The Guy Who Discovered Water on Mars Is Also a Heavy-Metal Guitarist . 2015-11-21 .
- http://static1.squarespace.com/static/5568a47ce4b01419d874adc1/t/562cbce3e4b03f1a97360e55/1445772515751/CV_updated_10-18-2015.pdf Curriculum Vitae: Lujendra Ojha
