​I completed my PhD in Astronomy and Planetary Science at Northern Arizona University in December 2024. My dissertation work, "Experimental Studies Involving Mixtures of Methane, Ethane, Propane, and Nitrogen with Implications for Titan," was carried out in the Astrophysical Materials Lab under the advisement of Dr. Jennifer Hanley (Lowell Observatory, NAU Dept. of Astronomy and Planetary Science) and Dr. Stephen Tegler (NAU Dept. of Astronomy and Planetary Science) and funded through the NASA FINESST Fellowship Program.

Currently, I have the pleasure of working with Dr. Gerrick Lindberg (NAU Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry) and Dr. Jennifer Wade (NAU Dept. of Mechanical Engineering) on a project that uses molecular dynamics to explore alkaline chemistries for moisture-swing direct air capture CO2 pumps that utilize anion exchange resins.

In April 2026, I will transition to a postdoc position at NASA JPL, contributing to the ongoing work with the Mars Perseverance SHERLOC instrument and in collaboration with Dr. Kevin Hand and Dr. Kyle Uckert.
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​Updated: January 2026

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Work Colleagues
​Geddy & Michio