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CURRICULUM VITAE

Brian Michael HynekAssistant Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences and

Research Associate at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

*** ***, ********** *f Colorado

Boulder, CO 80309-0392

Email: aboyr3@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sc iences, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2003

A.M. in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2001

B.A. in Earth Science, Earth Science Education, and All Sciences Education,

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 1998

Profile

Dr. Brian M. Hynek is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences and

part of the Research Faculty at the Laborator y for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP),

both

at the University of Colorado. His recent rese arch has focused on the geologic,

geochemical,

hydrologic, and climatic evoluti ons of the planet Mars. He has been studying the

Meridiani

hematite site and other regional layered deposits that contain sulfate minerals and their

astrobiological potential. Brian conducts Mars analog work on acid-sulfate systems

including

within active Nicaraguan volcanoes. He also has research interests in Martian drainage

morphometry, the thermophysical properties of Mars, and the phys ics of volcanic

eruptions on

other planets. Brian teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at the University of

Colorado

covering topics such as the geology of the solar system, astrobiology, and geographic

information systems.

Research Experience

Planetary Science

Recent Research: Assistant Professor in Geological Sciences (2007-present

) and Research

Associate at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado,

2003-present

Used a multi-disciplinary approach to investigate the history of Meridiani Planum,

Mars.

Studied global Martian valley network dist ribution and characteristics to infer the

required climate conditions and history of water.

Detailed the geology, chemistry and biology of a volcano analogous to early Mars.

Doctoral Research: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington University

(Research Advisor: Dr. Roger Phillips) 1999-2003

Thesis title: The surface evolution of Ma rs with emphasis on hydrologic and volcanic

processes.

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Major Mars-related projects that resulted in first author papers include geological

mapping of the Meridiani landing site, an alysis of valley networks, detailing

extensive regions of erosion, and examin ing layered deposits possibly emplaced by

explosive volcanic eruptions.

Additional Planetary Science Research Experience

Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, Na tional Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian

Institution, (mentor: Dr. James Zimbelman), 1998

McCollum Astronomical Observatory, Un iversity of Northern Iowa 1996-1997 - Mapped

large sections of the Medusae Foss ae Formation, Mars, to infer its origin.

Optics and Holography Lab, Physics Department, University of Northern Iowa USGS

Flagstaff Astrogeology Branc 1997 h, (mentor: Dr. Ken Tanaka) 1997

- Used multiple data sets to study candidat e landing sites in the Valles Marineris,

Mars. Grout Museum of History and Science Planetarium, 1997

Astronomy/Physics

Teaching Experience

University of Colorado Boulder, CO 2004-present

Teaching Faculty in the

Department of Geological Sciences

- Taught graduate and undergraduate courses on topics such as planetary surfaces and

interiors, planetary field geology, an d Geographic Information Systems.

Lecturer in Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences

- Instructor for large undergraduate core classes ASTR1010 and ASTR1110 (Solar

System Astronomy) and co-taught a ne w graduate-level course on Mars.

Supervision of graduate and undergraduate students

- Formal supervisor of graduate students Monica Hoke (APS, 2006-present), Stuart

Robbins (APS, 2007-present), Wendy Krauser (AERO, 2005) and Kennda Lynch

(AERO, 2008).

- Supervisor of undergraduate Michael Beach (GEOL/APS, 2007-2008)

- Informal supervisor of undergraduates Rachel Haber (Scripps College, 2008),

Matthew Chojnacki (APS, 2004) and Kelsi Singer (APS, 2006).

- Mentor of high school student Trevor Bowen ( 2006-2008

).

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Supervisor of staff researcher Matthew Chojnacki ( 2005-2007).

Served on the dissertation co mmittees of Nathanial Putzig (GEOL), Nate Murphy (APS)

Daniel Feldkun (ECE) and the Master s thesis committees of Monica Hoke (APS), Stuart

Robbins (APS), Margaret Mitter (APS), and Lindsay Link (GEOL).

Part-Time Faculty, St. Louis Commun ity College, St. Louis, MO 2001-2003

Taught a newly-developed, lab-based Introduc tory Astronomy course for 4 semesters.

Instructor, John Jay High School, San Antonio, TX 1998-1999

Taught high school chemistry honors and physics courses in an inner-city school

setting.

Additional Teaching Experience

Observatory Assistant, McCollum Astronom ical Observatory, Cedar Falls, IA 1995-1998

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Planetarium Lecturer, Einstein Planetarium, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian

Institution, Washington DC, 1998

Recent Invited Lectures

American Geophysical Union s Fa ll Meeting (Whipple Session), 2008

Pomona College, CA, 2008

Hamilton College, NY, 2008

Caltech Planetary Sciences Colloquium, 2007

LASP, Public Lecture Series Kick-Off Lecture, 2006

The Lunar and Planetary Institute, 2006

Discoveries from Mars: Using a Planetary Perspective to Enhance Undergraduate

Geoscience Courses, hosted by Arizona State University, 2006

Department of Earth Sciences, University of Northern Iowa, 2006

Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, Smithsonian Institution, 2005

Department of Geological Sciences, Case Western University, 2005

External Funding as the

Principal Investigator

Cerro Negro, Nicaragua: An analog for Assessing the Potential for Life on Early Mars,

NASA-Exobiology, 6/ 1/08-5/31/11, $451,986.

Geologic, Stratigraphic, and Thermophysical Analyses of Bedrocks in and Around Terra

Meridiani, Mars, NASA-Planetary Geology &Geophysics, 1/2007-12/2009, $244,850.

Global Analysis of Martian Valley Networ k Systems Using THEMIS Data, NASA-Mars

Data Analysis Program, 7/2006-6/2009, $371,061.

Evaluating the Geologic History of Meri diani Planum on Mars through Laboratory

Experiments and Modeling, CU Innovative Seed Grant Program, 7/1/07-6/30/09,

$44,900.

Formation of Lobate Craters on Mars; Hyne k, B.M. (PI) and Robbins, S.J. (Co-I), NASA

Data Analysis Program, 5/2004-4/2008, $173,738 (expired).

Earth and Space Sciences Fellowship5/2008-4/2010, $84,000.

Mars' Astrobiologic Potential from Cerro Negro Volcano, Nicaragua, Lewis and Clark

Developing a Complete Mars Crater Database Down to 2.5 km Diameter, NASA-Mars

Seed Grant for Exploration and Field Work in Astrobiology, NASA-American

Data Analysis Program,

7/2009-6/2011,

$254,303 (pending).

Philosophical Society, 6/2006-5/2007, $3,700 (expired).

Evolution of Enigmatic Arabia Terra, Mars and the Global Consequences, NASA-Mars

External Funding as a Co-Investigator

Wagner K. et al., Structured Light Imag ing Module, NASA-Planetary Instrument

Development Program, 3/2008-2/2011, $453,015.

Emery W. et al., Image Information Mini ng Methods for Earth and Mars Data, NASA-

Applied Information Systems Research, 1/2009-12/2012, $249,224 (pending).

Recent and Ongoing Service

Planetary Science Subcommittee Member of the NASA Advisory Committee (NAC).

Member of the NAC s Ad Hoc Lunar Scien ce Education and Public Outreach Committee

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External Advisory Board member for the Depa rtment of Earth Sciences, University of

Northern Iowa.

Peer-reviewer of manuscripts submitted to Nature, Nature Geosciences, Geophysical

Research Letters, Icarus, and Journal of Geophysical Research.

Peer-reviewer of NASA proposals submitted to the Mars Data Analysis, Mars

Fundamental Research, Planetary Geology and Geophysics, and Exobiology Programs.

Review panel member for the 2006 NASA Mars Fundamental Research Program.

Review panel member for CU s Innovative Seed Grant program.

CU Department of Geological Sciences Graduate Admissions Committee.

Presented roughly half a dozen public lectures per year for various audiences.

Professional Awards and Honors

NASA Early Career Fellowship, 2007.

Selected for the 2008 National Academy of Sciences Kavli Frontiers of Science

Symposium.

Received the 2008 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Abe M.

Zarem Educator Award for excellence in student advising.

Selected Affiliations

Member of the American Geophysical Union

Member of the Geological Society of America (Planetary Geology Division)

Member of the Geochemical Society

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