Kevin has interests in simulating how exoplanets would look within simulated data from future Direct Imaging missions and determine what characteristics can be extracted from the system.

Reno's research is in theoretical particle physics with a focus on neutrino interactions and detection, for which she was recognized as a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

Learn more about Ryan Hallock, IT Support Analyst in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa.

Zheyue Hang is currently working with Professor Yannick Meurice on the field of quantum computing. She is also interested in mathematical physics and condensed matter.

Christian is a mechanical engineer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa and has been supporting various spaceflight projects since 2018.

Dave uses in-situ spacecraft observations to study the dynamics of the Earth’s magnetosphere. He uses plasma wave observations from the EMFISIS instrument on NASA’s Van Allen Probes satellite mission, as well as MMS measurements, to study very low frequency (VLF) waves which play a critical role in driving variations in the different particle populations contained within the inner magnetosphere.

Henderson is a postdoctoral researcher involved in the TRACERS mission, responsible for the generation of pitch angle distributions for the Analyzer for Cusp Electrons (ACE) instrument on both spacecraft. Her previous research has focused on the Mars ionosphere, as well as stream interaction regions throughout our solar system. Heliophysics, planetary science, and all things solar wind are her passions.

George has over 30 years of experience in the design, testing, calibration, operation, and analysis of scientific data from radio and plasma wave instruments and sensors flown on spacecraft and sounding rockets, including the TRACERS, Galileo, Juno, Cassini, Van Allen Probes, VIPER, Wind and Polar missions.

Prof. Hostert’s research focuses on theoretical and phenomenological aspects of neutrino, dark matter, and beyond-the-Standard Model physics.

Rui Huang is interested in theoretical and computational astrophysics. They are currently working with Professor Greg Howes on a project studying the plasma turbulence theory.

Learn more about Cyerra Hutchins, Academic Program Management Associate in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa.

Associate Professor Allison Jaynes joined the faculty at the University of Iowa in 2017 after receiving a PhD from the University of New Hampshire and working as a researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Ken Johnson is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the UI Department of Physics and Astronomy. His area of interests are undergraduate physics and astronomy instruction and physical sciences education.

Olivia's research involves instrumentation of fluxgate magnetometers, which characterize the magnetosphere of Earth. She is the instrument lead for two magnetometers that will be onboard the OCHRE student-led sound rocket mission.

Before returning to school to conduct research in space physics, Jaya Joseph worked as a research engineer designing various wireless communication systems and receivers for use in radio astronomy at Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Australia.

Gurkan is originally from Turkey and has a BSc degree in Physics from Bogazici University. He is currently doing his research in Electron Irradiation on Particle Accelerator Components.