Lujendra Ojha | |
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लुजेन्द्र ओझा | |
Born | 1990 Nepal |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Luju |
Education | Ph.D. (2016) B.Sc., University of Arizona, 2012 |
Alma mater | Georgia Institute of Technology |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Planetary science with volcanology minor |
Institutions | NASA |
Website | www |
Lujendra Ojha (b. 1990 Nepali: 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 current an assistant professor of planetary science at Rutgers University.[4][5] He has also played in a heavy metal band, Gorkha.[5][6][7]