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October 28, 2022
Focuses on comparative magnetospheric physics with emphasis on numerical simulation of space plasmas. The solar wind’s interaction with the magnetospheres of Jupiter and Saturn, comets, Pluto, and the plasma interaction at Io, and developed models to study the flow of mass and energy. Magnetospheric physics, numerical simulation.
October 28, 2022
Stable isotope ecology, nutritional physiology, and biomarker development. Diane’s research is focused on the development of biomarkers for use in nutritional epidemiology. O’Brien uses dietary tools based on natural stable isotope ratios to study the effects of changing diets on Alaska Native health and other populations.
October 28, 2022
Evolutionary mammalogy, taxonomy, phylogenetics, molecular evolution, conservation.