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]
Lujendra Ojha | |
|---|---|
| लुजेन्द्र ओझा | |
| Born | 1990 Nepal |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Luju |
| Education | Ph.D. (2016) B.Sc., University of Arizona, 2012 |
| Alma mater | Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Planetary science with volcanology minor |
| Institutions | NASA |
| Website | www |
Awards
edit- 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]
References
edit- ^ "The Nepalese-American Death Metal Rocker Who Discovered Water on Mars". NBC News. 2 October 2015. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
- ^ Lujendra Ojha; Wilhelm, M. B.; Murchie, S. L.; McEwen, A. S.; Wray, J. J.; Hanley, J.; Massé, M.; Chojnacki (2015). "Spectral evidence for hydrated salts in recurring slope lineae on Mars" (PDF). Nature Geoscience. 8 (8): 829–832. Bibcode:2015NatGe...8..829O. doi:10.1038/ngeo2546. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
- ^ Kirby, Runyon; Ojha, Lujendra (August 18, 2014). "Recurring Slope Lineae". Encyclopedia of Planetary Landforms. pp. 1–6. doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-9213-9_352-1. ISBN 978-1-4614-9213-9.
- ^ Del Crookes (30 Sep 2015). "The student who discovered water on Mars says it was a 'lucky accident'". BBC. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
- ^ a b Jonathan Amos (28 September 2015). "Martian salt streaks 'painted by liquid water'". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
- ^ Eric Mack (September 28, 2015). "Meet the Nepalese-American death metal guitarist who just found water on Mars". CNET. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
- ^ Malorie McCall (September 29, 2015). "The Guy Who Discovered Water on Mars Is Also a Heavy-Metal Guitarist". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
- ^ Curriculum Vitae: Lujendra Ojha Archived 2015-11-22 at the Wayback Machine (October 2015).
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