Prajkta Mane
Lunar and Planetary Institute, USRA
Research Focus
About Prajkta
I am a cosmochemist, isotope geochemist, and a planetary scientist. My research focuses on the study of chemical, microstructural, and isotopic characteristics of meteorites and astromaterials. One of my highest aspirations is to work on pioneering methods, which significantly advance our knowledge about the building blocks of the Solar System. I have a strong interest in developing coordinated laboratory techniques to study cosmochemistry and isotope geochemistry of meteorites and samples returned from various planetary missions. I am deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity and incluision in the scientific community and I actively participate in public engagement activities representing Lunar and Planetary Institute, USRA in accordance with the principles of diversity,
Honors
2013 - NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship
Education
Postdoc
Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science, NASA Johnson Space Center, 06/2018 - 08/2021
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, University of Arizona, 12/2016 - 06/2018
Ph.D.
Geological Sciences, Arizona State University, 12/2016
Master's
Applied Geology, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, 08/2010
Bachelor's
Geology, Mumbai University, 06/2008
