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Dr. Peter Buhler
Research Scientist
Research Interests
Synopsis:
Peter's work focuses on characterizing the volatile cycles of planets with thin atmospheres (Mars, Pluto, and Triton) using a combination of observation and numerical modeling. He is a visible-wavelength data analysis and numerical thermophysical modeling expert. He has also published on and maintains an interest in exoplanets and celestial dynamics.
Press Releases:
Mystery at Mars's Pole Explained. https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/mystery-marss-pole-explained
Technical Skills and Training:
Extensive experience (>10 yr) with Python, Mathematica, ESRI ArcMap, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Field experience: Sierra Nevada, California; Drumheller, Alberta; Rio Tinto, Spain; Atacama Desert, Chile. Languages: English (native), Spanish (highly proficient), Mandarin (intermediate). Former Caltech swimming record holder.
Professional History
Education:
2018 Ph.D., Planetary Science, California Institute of Technology
Advisor: Profs. Andrew P. Ingersoll, Bethany L. Ehlmann
2015 M.S., Planetary Science, California Institute of Technology
2012 B.S., Geology, cum laude, California Institute of Technology
Research Experience:
2020- Research Scientist, Planetary Science Institute
2018-2020 NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow, Jet Propulsion Lab
2013-2018 Graduate Research Assistant, Caltech
2013 Visiting Scientist, University of Antofagasta, Chile
Visiting Scientist, Centro de Astrobiología, Madrid, Spain
2012 Visiting Scientist, Meteorite Studies, Western Australian Museum
Researcher, Joggins Fossil Cliffs, Nova Scotia, Canada
Curator Assistant and Field Assistant, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Canada
2009-2011 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow, Brown University/Caltech
Teaching Experience:
2020 Founder, Sirius Academic Institute
2018 Caltech Project for Effective Teaching, Certificate of Practice Recipient
2018 Guest Lecture, Formation & Evolution of Planetary Systems, Caltech Ge/Ay 133
2014-2015 Institute for Educational Advancement, Course Instructor
2011-2018 Caltech Teaching Assistant (6 courses)
Select Outreach Experience:
2019 Invited Speaker at Caltech Geologic and Planetary Science TecherTalk
2017-2018 Caltech Reel Science host (program for school grades 3-12)
2017 Invited speaker at Caltech Geologic and Planetary Science 90th Anniversary
Honors and Awards
2019 JPL Planetary Science Summer Seminar Invited Participant
2018-2020 NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow
2018 Caltech Leadership Award
2017 Caltech Space Challenge Winner
2016-2018 NASA Earth and Space Science Fellow
2016 NASA Mars Program Office Student Travel Grant Awardee
2015 Duncombe Prize, AAS Division on Dynamical Astronomy
2012-2013 Thomas J. Watson Fellow
2012 Caltech Athletic Director’s Award; Caltech Sportsman of the Year
2009-2011 Caltech Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Richter Scholar
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