Lujendra Ojha
Nepalese-American planetary scientist (born 1991)
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Lujendra Ojha (b. 1990, 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 currently an assistant professor of planetary science at Rutgers University.[4][5] He has also played in a heavy metal band, Gorkha.[5][6][7]
Born1990 (age 35–36)
Nepal
OthernameLuju
EducationPh.D. (2016)
B.Sc., University of Arizona, 2012
B.Sc., University of Arizona, 2012
AlmamaterGeorgia Institute of Technology
Lujendra Ojha | |
|---|---|
| लुजेन्द्र ओझा | |
| Born | 1990 (age 35–36) Nepal |
| Other name | 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
- 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]
