Academic Employment
Research Associate in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Curtin University, Perth, Australia (2017 - present)
Science team lead for the Desert Fireball Network
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant and Casual Lecturer
Curtin University, Perth, Australia (2013 - 2017)
Introductory Geology courses, Geochemistry, Advanced Structural Geology
Curtin University, Perth, Australia (2017 - present)
Science team lead for the Desert Fireball Network
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant and Casual Lecturer
Curtin University, Perth, Australia (2013 - 2017)
Introductory Geology courses, Geochemistry, Advanced Structural Geology
Education
PhD. in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Curtin University, Perth, Australia - awarded 2017
Thesis title: Tracking Meteorites in the Atmosphere: Fireball and Trajectory Analysis.
Supervisors: Professor P. A. Bland, Dr. J. Paxman, Dr. M. Towner.
Brief Summary of Research: Bright fireballs that pass through the atmosphere, under the right conditions, can result in a meteorite falling to Earth. When observed from multiple locations, the atmospheric trajectory and orbit of the meteoroid can be determined. My PhD forms part of the Australia Desert Fireball Network project and will look to employ new technologies to improve meteorite tracking methods and trajectory analysis as well as obtain and interpret fireball spectral data. The results will relate to meteorite falls and recoveries, and will ultimately lead to a greater understanding of the asteroid parent bodies from which the meteoroids and meteorites were derived.
Funded by the Australian Research Council as part of an Australian Laureate Fellowship grant.
• Modelling bright-flight trajectories of meteoroids from the Australian Desert fireball network.
• Data processing.
• Remote fieldwork in Outback Australia.
Curtin University, Perth, Australia - awarded 2017
Thesis title: Tracking Meteorites in the Atmosphere: Fireball and Trajectory Analysis.
Supervisors: Professor P. A. Bland, Dr. J. Paxman, Dr. M. Towner.
Brief Summary of Research: Bright fireballs that pass through the atmosphere, under the right conditions, can result in a meteorite falling to Earth. When observed from multiple locations, the atmospheric trajectory and orbit of the meteoroid can be determined. My PhD forms part of the Australia Desert Fireball Network project and will look to employ new technologies to improve meteorite tracking methods and trajectory analysis as well as obtain and interpret fireball spectral data. The results will relate to meteorite falls and recoveries, and will ultimately lead to a greater understanding of the asteroid parent bodies from which the meteoroids and meteorites were derived.
Funded by the Australian Research Council as part of an Australian Laureate Fellowship grant.
• Modelling bright-flight trajectories of meteoroids from the Australian Desert fireball network.
• Data processing.
• Remote fieldwork in Outback Australia.
MSci in Geophysics
Imperial College London, London, UK (2008-2012)
with a year abroad to University of California, Los Angeles, USA (2010-2011)
Masters research thesis title: Structural Evolution of major faults in the Måløy Slope area of the North Sea using 3D seismic reflection data. Brief Summary of Research: Analysing seismic reflection data and mapping fault planes relative to length and age to determine their geological evolution.
Awards and Honours:
• Recipient of 4 year Conrad and Marcel Schlumberger Scholarship,
• Earth Science and Engineering nominee for the Chaps Club Silver Medal -awarded to the best all-round first-year student of the Royal School of Mines for their academic and social contribution to the life and reputation of the College,
• Winner of AAPG Foundation L. Austin Weeks Grant, 2011.
Imperial College London, London, UK (2008-2012)
with a year abroad to University of California, Los Angeles, USA (2010-2011)
Masters research thesis title: Structural Evolution of major faults in the Måløy Slope area of the North Sea using 3D seismic reflection data. Brief Summary of Research: Analysing seismic reflection data and mapping fault planes relative to length and age to determine their geological evolution.
Awards and Honours:
• Recipient of 4 year Conrad and Marcel Schlumberger Scholarship,
• Earth Science and Engineering nominee for the Chaps Club Silver Medal -awarded to the best all-round first-year student of the Royal School of Mines for their academic and social contribution to the life and reputation of the College,
• Winner of AAPG Foundation L. Austin Weeks Grant, 2011.
Professional Memberships
• NASA SSERVI Australia
• Space Science and Technology Centre, Curtin University
• International Astronomical Union
• Meteoritical society
• Royal Astronomical Society
• Space Science and Technology Centre, Curtin University
• International Astronomical Union
• Meteoritical society
• Royal Astronomical Society