UTSA-SwRI Space Physics
Graduate Program

Graduate Students

Sakshee Dhuru

2024-11-05T16:02:28+00:00

Undergraduate/Master’s Degree: B.A. Physics, Rutgers University - New Brunswick, 2024 Research Interests: Astrobiology and exoplanetary habitability Planetary science and surface composition Spectroscopy and remote sensing techniques Data science methods Fun Facts: I am trilingual in English, Hindi, and Marathi; adding French and Spanish to that list I have visited 7 countries and counting to fill my passport Did cheerleading, badminton, and pistol shooting all competitively - now they’re my hobbies! My life motto: live to eat, not eat to live Avid fan of story-based video games and DC comics Advisor: Kurt Retherford

Sakshee Dhuru2024-11-05T16:02:28+00:00

Carlos Giai

2024-10-28T19:14:22+00:00

Undergraduate/Master’s Degree: Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, 2024 Research Interests: The magnetosphere, magnetic reconnection, shocks, turbulence, solar corona Fun Facts: I can speak three languages (somewhat) fluently. I also enjoy cooking, hiking, and kayaking. Advisor: Stephen Fuselier and Rob Ebert

Carlos Giai2024-10-28T19:14:22+00:00

Destiny Howell

2024-10-28T19:14:22+00:00

Undergraduate Degree: BA in Physics at CUNY Hunter College Research Interests: I am still discovering what I want to do specifically, but I am very open to doing Instrumentation, Space Weather, Magnetosphere, and other related fields. Fun Facts: I am an art enthusiast. I love to paint, draw, and attend art museums. Another fun fact about me is that I am very interested in entrepreneurship with a dabble in nuclear science. Advisor: Stephen Fuselier

Destiny Howell2024-10-28T19:14:22+00:00

Saniya Sanada

2024-07-09T17:38:14+00:00

Education: B.E. Aerospace, University of Tsukuba, 2022 M.Sc. Planetary Science , University of Tokyo, 2024  Research Interests: Planetary Science Magnetosphere and Atmosphere environment Identification of surface environments of stars with potential for life Fun Facts: I like playing ice hockey (skating as well), swimming, and hiking. I enjoy taking photos by film camera and cafe-hopping. Dissertation Advisor: Kurt Retherford

Saniya Sanada2024-07-09T17:38:14+00:00

Felix Minta

2024-07-09T16:36:51+00:00

Education: BSc Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics- University of Cape Coast -Ghana. MSc. Space Environment - Egypt- Japan University of Science and Technology. Research Interests: Heliospheric and/or Space Physics: - Deep Learning Applications to Space Weather CMEs Solar radio bursts SEPs, etc Fun Facts: Let me entertain you with the dulcet tones of a dying walrus performing opera! My voice is so awful that even the neighborhood dogs beg for earplugs. Dissertation Advisor: Mihir Desai and Rob Ebert

Felix Minta2024-07-09T16:36:51+00:00

Ty Peterson

2024-07-09T17:36:11+00:00

Education: B.S. in Physics and Astronomy, Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing, University of Pittsburgh, 2023 Research Interests: Subsurface dynamics of Icy moons Thermophysical characteristics of the Martian Surface Fun Facts: I love rock climbing and surfing, and I am always down for a fun adventure! Dissertation Advisor: Ujjwal Raut

Ty Peterson2024-07-09T17:36:11+00:00

Jasmine Singh

2024-07-09T17:40:56+00:00

Education: B.S. Planetary Science (Atmospheric Science double major), Purdue University, 2022 Research Interests: Astrobiology (Icy Moon + Exoplanet Habitability) Planetary Atmospheres Fun Facts:  I collect stuffed animals from each state/country I travel to. I run a successful science communication Twitter account with tens of thousands of followers (@astro_jaz). I have been playing flute since sixth grade and was in the marching band in high school. I learned I got into grad school on my birthday (best day ever)! Dissertation Advisor: Kurt Retherford

Jasmine Singh2024-07-09T17:40:56+00:00

Prachi Pathare

2024-01-25T19:00:14+00:00

Undergraduate Degree: BSc. Physics & MSc. Physics Research Interests: Heliospheric Physics Fun Facts: I was featured in an Instagram reel that garnered 1.3 million views. Dissertation Advisor: Mihir Desai

Prachi Pathare2024-01-25T19:00:14+00:00

Blaise Veres

2023-09-07T15:01:05+00:00

Blaise Veres Undergraduate degree: B.S. Physics, minor in Mathematics, Gettysburg College 2022 Research Interests: Planetary Science Fun Facts: Juggling is one of my biggest hobbies; the most I can juggle is 5 balls. I am fascinated by philosophy, history/philosophy of science, religion, and music/musicology. I love playing racket sports; especially badminton, table tennis, and pickleball. Contact me if you want to play! Dissertation Advisor: Kurt Retherford

Blaise Veres2023-09-07T15:01:05+00:00

Simon Mendenhall

2023-08-10T14:42:15+00:00

Undergraduate Degree: B.A. Physics, University of South Florida, 2021 Research Interests: Planetary atmospheres, UV/IR spectroscopy, exoplanets, climate Fun Facts: I enjoy learning languages, hiking, and calligraphy.  

Simon Mendenhall2023-08-10T14:42:15+00:00
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