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Joana Voigt

JPL Postdoctoral Fellow

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Joana Voigt is a Postdoctoral Researcher studying aqueous alteration processes and effusive volcanism on Earth and Mars.

Joana holds two Masters Degrees, in geological science and planetary science from the Free University in Berlin and the University of Arizona, and a PhD in planetary sciences from the University of Arizona.

Joana is an Earth and Planetary Scientist studying volcanic terrains on Earth, Mars, and the Moon. Her research aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of the relationships between volcanic surfaces/subsurfaces and eruption dynamics by using a combination of remote sensing techniques, instruments, unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS), and field observations. She integrates remote sensing images and radar sounding data to understand the evolution of planetary surfaces, as well as near-IR spectra to investigate water-rock interactions in volcanic terrains.

As part of the Mars 2020 science team, Joana is interested in the volcanic history in and around Jezero Crater. She is closely involved in NASA-funded PSTAR projects RAVEN (Rover–Aerial Vehicle Exploration Network) and PANTHER (Passive Autonomy, Navigation, Topography, and Habitability Exploration Radar). RAVEN uses a powerful combination of a rover and a drone operating in a Martian analog site to demonstrate and improve technology and science operations, informing next-generation planetary science missions. PANTHER aims to leverage passive radar sounders mounted on a UAS to search for water and ice in volcanic terrains.

https://www.joanavoigt.com

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Planetary Science: December 2022
    • University of Arizona, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, United States
    • Effusive Volcanism on Earth and Mars—Advisor: Christopher W. Hamilton
  • Master of Science in Planetary Science: May 2020
    • University of Arizona, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, United States
  • Master of Science in Geological Science: December 2017
    • Freie Universitaet Berlin, Germany
    • Investigating the Volcanic versus Aqueous Origin of the Surficial Deposits in Eastern Elysium Planitia, Mars—Advisors: Ralf Jaumann and Anne Bernhardt.
  • Bachelor of Science in Geological Science: December 2014
    • Freie Universitaet Berlin, Germany
    • Geomorphological and Topographical Investigations of Patterned Ground on Svalbard—Advisors: Ralf Jaumann and Stephan van Gasselt

Research Interests

Physical Volcanology, Effusive Volcanism, Flood Volcanism, Geomorphology, Planetary Geomorphological Mapping, Hydrated Silica, Earth, Mars, Icy Satellites, Planetary Analogs

Experience

Professional Experience

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate: December 2022
    • NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, CA
      • Supervisors: Vivian Z. Sun and Kathryn Stack Morgan
  • Visiting Student Researcher: January 2022 – December 2022
    • Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena—Mentor: Bethany L. Ehlmann
  • Graduate Research Assistant: January 2018 – December 2022
    • Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
  • Student Research Assistant: 2011 – 2017
    • German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Planetary Research
    • Department of Planetary Geology, Berlin Adlershof, Germany
  • Exchange Graduate Program in Planetary Science: 2015 – 2016
    • The University of Arizona, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Tucson, AZ

Achievements

Awards & Recognitions

Publications

  1. Voigt, J. R. C., Sun, V. Z., Viviano, C. E., & Stack, K. M. (2024): Investigating Hydrated silica in Syrtis Major, Mars: Implications for the longevity of water–rock interaction. Geophysical Research Letters, 51, e2024GL108610. doi:10.1029/2024GL108610.
  2. B. B. Carr, M. Varnam, N. Hadland, J. Shah, J. R. C. Voigt, S. Gwizd, K. M. Stack, F. Calef, R. Francis, U. Basu, B. Björnsson, C. Chen, E. Dong, J. Graff, J. E. Moersch, M. Phillips, J. Springer, C. D. Neish, and C. W. Hamilton (2024): Evaluating the use of Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS) for planetary exploration in Mars-analog terrain. American Astronomical Society Journals.
  3. S. Gwizd, K. M. Stack, R. Francis, F. Calef, B. B. Carr, C. Langley, J. Graff, T. H. Kristinsson, V. P. Thorarensen, E. Bernhardsson, M. Phillips, M. Varnam, N. Hadland, J. Shah, J. Moersch, U. Basu, J. R. C. Voigt, and C. W. Hamilton (2024): Comparing rover and helicopter planetary mission architectures in a Mars analog setting in Iceland. American Astronomical Society Journals. 5, 172. doi:10.3847/PSJ/ad55f4.
  4. J. R. C. Voigt, C. W. Hamilton, G. Steinbrügge, M. Christoffersen, S. Nerozzi, L. Kerber, J. Holt, and L. M. Carter (2023): Revealing Elysium Planitia’s Young Geologic History: Constraints on Lava Emplacement Styles, Areas, and Volumes. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets. doi:10.1029/2023JE007947.
  5. G. D. Tolometti, C. D. Neish, C. W. Hamilton, G. R. Osinski, A. Kukko, and J. R. C. Voigt (2022): Differentiating Fissure-Fed Lava Flow Types and Facies Using RADAR and LiDAR: An Example From the 2014–2015 Holuhraun Lava Flow-Field. Journal of Geophysical Research-Solid Earth.  0.1029/2021JB023419.
  6. G. Steinbruegge, M. S. Haynes, D. M. Schroeder, K. M. Scanlan, A. Stark D. A. Young, C. Grima, S. Kempf, G. Ng, D. Buhl, J. R. C. Voigt, T. Roatsch, and D. D. Blankenship (2022): Altimetry Measurements from Planetary Radar Sounders and Application to SHARAD on Mars. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing. 10.1109/TGRS.2021.3134638.
  7. J. R. C. Voigt, C. W. Hamilton, G. Steinbruegge, and S. P. Scheidt, (2021): Roughness Characterization of the 2014–2015 Holuhraun Lava Flow-Field in Iceland: Implications for Facies Mapping and Remote Sensing. Bulletin of Volcanology 83, 82 (2021). 10.1007/s00445-021-01499-4.
  8. J. R. C. Voigt, C. W. Hamilton, G. Steinbruegge, A. Hoskuldsson, I. Jonsdottir, and T. Thordarson (2021): Linking Lava Morphologies to Effusion Rates for the 2014–2015 Holuhraun Lava Flow-Field, Iceland. Geology.  0.1130/G49251.1.
  9. E. Lev, C. W. Hamilton, J. R. C. Voigt, A. C. Stadermann, Y. Zhan, and C. D. Neish (2021): Emplacement conditions of lunar impact melt flows. Icarus. Vol. 369, 114578, 10.1016/j.icarus.2021.114578.
  10. J. R. C. Voigt, C. W. Hamilton, S. P. Scheidt, U. Muenzer, A. Hoeskuldsson, I. Jonsdottir, and T. Thordarson (2021): Geomorphological Characterization of the 2014–2015 Holuhraun Lava Flow-Field in Iceland. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. Vol. 419, 107278. 10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2021.107278.
  11. G. Steinbruegge∗, J.R.C. Voigt∗, N. S.Wolfenbarger, C. W. Hamilton, K. M. Soderlund, D. A. Young, D. D. Blankenship, S. D. Vance, D. M. Schroeder, (2020): Brine Migration and Impact-Induced Cryovolcanism on Europa. Geophysical Research Letters, 47, e2020GL090797. 10.1029/2020GL090797. ∗Co-first author/corresponding authors.
  12. G. Steinbruegge, J. R. C. Voigt, D.M. Schroeder, A. Stark, M.S. Haynes, K. Scanlan, D.A. Young, C. Grima, H. Hussmann, D.D. Blankenship (2020): The Surface Roughness of Europa from Galileo Stereo Images. Icarus. Vol. 343, 113669. doi:10.1016/j.icarus.2020.113669.
  13. J. R. C. Voigt, and C. W. Hamilton (2018): Investigating the Volcanic versus Aqueous Origin of the Surficial Deposits in Eastern Elysium Planitia, Mars. Icarus. Vol. 309, 389–410, doi:10.1016/j.icarus.2018.03.009.
  14. D. Tirsch, G. Erkeling, J. Bishop, J. R. C. Voigt, L. Tornabene, and R. Jaumann (2018): Geology of central Libya Montes, Mars: Aqueous alteration history from mineralogical and morphological mapping. Icarus. Vol. 314, 12–34, doi:10.1016/j.icarus.2018.05.006.
  15. M. Golombek, M. Grott, G. Kargl, J. Andrade, J. Marshall, N. Warner, N. A. Teanby, H. E. Abarca, R. G. Deen, V. Ansan, E. Hauber, J. Voigt, R. Lichtenheldt, B. Knapmeyer-Endrun, A. Trebi-Ollennu, J. Singer, J. Maki, C. Schmelzbach, S. Kedar, D. Banfield, I. J. Daubar, D. Kipp, N. Muller, P. Lognonn´e, W. Folkner, S. Le Maistre, D. Mimoun, N. Murdoch, S. Piqueux, P. Delage, W. T. Pike, C. Charalambous, R. Lorenz, L. Fayon, S. Smrekar, A. Lucas, S. Rodriguez, P. Morgan, A. Spiga, T. Gudkova, O. Karatekin, M. Panning, R. Garcia, D. Giardini, U. Christensen, T. Nicollier, D. Sollberger, J. Robertsson, K. Ali, W. Kim, O. Khan, C. Sorice, P. Bailey, B. Kenda, M. Siegler, C. Vrettos, and W. B. Banerdt (2018): Geology and Physical Properties Investigations by the InSight Lander. Space Science Reviews. Vol. 214: 84, doi:10.1007/s11214-018-0512-7.
  16. R. Jaumann, D. Tirsch, E. Hauber, V. Ansan, G. Di Achille, G. Erkeling, F. Fueten, J. Head, M. G. Kleinhans, N. Mangold, G. G. Michael, G. Neukum, A. Pacificii, T. Platz, M. Pondrelli, J. Raack, D. Reiss, D. A. Williams, S. Adeli, D. Baratouxl, G. de Villiers, B. Foing, S. Gupta, K. Gwinner, H. Hiesinger, H. Hoffmann, L. Le Deit,L. Marinangeli, K.-D. Matz, V. Mertens, J. P. Muller, J. H. Pasckert, T. Roatsch, A. P. Rossi, F. Scholten, M. Sowe, J. Voigt, N. Warner (2015): Quantifying Geological Processes on Mars - Results of the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on Mars Express. Planetary and Space Science. Vol. 112, 53–97, doi:10.1016/j.pss.2014.11.029.
  17. K. Krohn, R. Jaumann, D. Elbeshausen, T. Kneissl, N. Schmedemann, R. Wagner, J. Voigt, K. Otto, K. D. Matz, F. Preusker, T. Roatsch, K. Stephan, C. A. Raymond, C. T. Russell (2014): Asymmetric craters on Vesta: Impact on sloping surfaces. Planetary and Space Science. Vol. 103, 36–56, doi:10.1016/j.pss.2014.04.011.
  18. J. L. Bishop, D. Tirsch, L. L. Tornabene, R. Jaumann, A. S. McEwen, P. C. McGuire, A. Ody, F. Poulet, R. N. Clark, M. Parente, N. K. McKeown, J. F. Mustard, S. L. Murchie, J. Voigt, Z. Aydin, M. Bamberg, A. Petau, G. Michael, F. P. Seelos, C. D. Hash, G. A. Swayze, and G. Neukum (2013): Mineralogy and morphology of geologic units at Libya Montes, Mars: Ancient aqueously derived outcrops, mafic flows, fluvial features, and impacts. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets. Vol. 118, 487–513, doi:10.1029/2012JE004151.