Michael Phillips

Phillips’ research focuses on using remote sensing data and mathematical models to understand planetary bodies, their composition, geology and geochemistry, formation histories, and potential to host life. Phillips has extensive experience with hyper- and multispectral reflectance and thermal emission datasets, topographic data, and various other satellite- and small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS)-based products.

Research Interests

Astrobiology, Planetary Analogs, Planetary Surfaces, Planetary Geology