Andrew w. Needham, Postdoctoral Fellow
Area of Research/Engineering
Planetary Science
Contact Information
Postdoctoral Fellow, NASA-JSC & LPI
andrew.w.needham@nasa.gov
281-483-1895
Research/Engineering Interests
The origin and early evolution of the solar system. Current research activities focus on isotopic and trace element analyses of refractory inclusions and chondrules in primitive meteorites. The capabilities of the NanoSIMS are used to analyze micrometer and sub-micrometer variations in stable isotopes, short-lived nuclides, and highly refractory trace elements to elucidate the origin of some of the earliest solid material to form in the solar system.
Education / Experience
DPhil, University of Oxford
MSci,Royal Holloway, University of London
Laboratory / Research Group
- Robert M Walker laboratory for Space Science
- NanoSIMS laboratory