Martin D. Suttle
Dr Martin D. Suttle is a Lecturer in Planetary Science at the Open University, within the School of Physical Sciences. He holds a PhD in Planetary Science from Imperial College London and previously worked as a research associate at the University of Pisa and the Natural History Museum (London). Martin’s research specialises in the microanalysis of extraterrestrial materials (meteorites and micrometeorites). He studies water-rock interactions on asteroids and comets with the aim of understanding the role of water in the planet building process. Martin’s research also focuses on the flux of cosmic dust to the Earth both now and in the ancient geological past, investigating interactions between micrometeorites and Earth’s biosphere and atmosphere.
Experience
- 2021–present
- Lecturer in Planetary Science, The Open University
- 2019–2021
- Postdoctoral Researcher, The Natural History Museum, London
- 2018–2019
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, Università di Pisa
- 2014–2018
- PhD Planetary Sciences, Imperial College London
Latest articles by Martin D. Suttle
Meet Phaethon, a weird asteroid that thinks it's a comet – our new research may explain what's going on
By Martin D. Suttle published
Meet Phaethon, a "rock comet" that blurs the definitions between asteroid and comet, and learn why it will be worth paying attention to this fascinating object in the coming years.
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