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Lujendra Ojha

Nepalese-American planetary scientist (born 1991) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Lujendra Ojha (b. 1990, लुजेन्द्र ओझा) is an American[1] planetary scientist. He, as an undergraduate under the direction of planetary geologist Alfred McEwen, discovered compelling evidence that water on Mars includes current, seasonal, surface liquid brine flows.[2][3] He is currently an assistant professor of planetary science at Rutgers University.[4][5] He has also played in a heavy metal band, Gorkha.[5][6][7]

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Awards

  • Special Recognition — Office of the Governor. Douglas A. Ducey (Governor, AZ)
  • National Science Foundation (2015) — Research Excellence Award
  • Lunar and Planetary Institute (2013) — Team-X Merit Award
  • University of Arizona (2012) — First Place in Physical Science Research. Annual Student Showcase.
  • University of Arizona (2011) — Honorary Presidents Award
  • Group Achievement Award: HiRISE Science Team, NASA (2011)[8]
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