Jacob Richardson
Planetary Research Scientist at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Top SchoolJacob Richardson is a planetary research scientist with 11 years of experience applying field geology and volcanology to human spaceflight, currently leading field geology efforts and serving as a science SME for crewed Artemis mission simulations at NASA. He combines a PhD in Geosciences with hands-on lunar analog training as part of the Artemis lunar science team, translating volcanic processes and magma ascent across planetary bodies into actionable operational science for explorers. His career spans research positions at the University of Maryland and NASA, where he bridges academic volcanology with mission-focused crew training and simulation design. Based in Washington, DC, he is known for turning complex geologic insights into practical field protocols that improve scientific return during crewed lunar missions.
11 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of South FloridaBachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Eastern Michigan University
Github Skills (3)
simulator3
fluid3
simulation3
Github contributions (5)
USFvolcanology/molasses
Sep 2014 - Feb 2016
Contributions:21 commits, 2 PRs, 11 pushes in 1 year 4 months
simulatorfluidsimulation
jarichardson/jarichardson.github.io
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
Contributions:46 pushes, 1 branch in 3 years 11 months
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