Dr. Jessica Noviello
Assistant Research Scientist · Non-Tenure Track
Center for Space Science and Technology
College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
She/Her/Hers/Herself
About
I am a planetary scientist with a background in geomorphology, statistical analyses, geophysical modeling, project management, and mission development. Currently I am the Executive Officer for the Habitable Worlds Observatory and conduct research on exoplanets and detectability limits with future technology. I have professional background in the studies of: the Kuiper belt object, Haumea; cryovolcanism on Pluto’s biggest moon, Charon; the internal structure of small asteroids; the geology and astrobiological potential of Jupiter’s moon Europa; and the diversity of exoplanets. I also ran the Professional Advancement Wokrshop Series (PAWS) via the NASA Astrobiology Program from 2021–2024. I am also a scientist in paleontology and have found and excavated bones in New Mexico and Arizona.
Research interests
Icy satellites, ocean worlds, Europa, Kuiper belt objects, Charon, exoplanets, asteroids, professional development, science communication, science management, statistics, paleontology, mass extinctions, astrobiology, mission development, project management, community engagement
Education
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Ph D, Planetary Geology
— Arizona State University (2019) Identification and Quantitative Classification of Europa's Microfeatures: Implications for Microfeature Formation Models and the Europa Clipper Flagship Mission
- BS, Physics, Earth and Planetary Sciences — The Johns Hopkins University (2014)