CV

Dustin D. Heese, M.S.

My academic and professional background encompasses sedimentary geology, mineralogy, geochemistry, astrobiology, and several other subdisciplines in geoscience. My curriculum vitae includes educational qualifications, research experience, technical expertise, scholarly contributions, presentations, and related professional activities.

Academic Overview

Education

M.S., University of Kansas, 2026
Geology (Astrobiology)

B.S., University of Kansas, 2022
Geology

A.S., Johnson County Community College, 2020
General Sciences

Research Interests

Astrobiology • Biosignature Preservation and Detection • Iron-Oxides • Sedimentary Geology • Origin of Life • Planetary Analogs and Exploration • Paleontology • Mineral / Organic Interactions • Carbonaceous Materials • Experimental Raman Spectroscopy • Diagenesis

Technical Expertise

Raman Spectroscopy • Petrography • Microscopy • Field Investigation • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) • Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) • Fluid Inclusion Microthermometry • Raman Geothermometry • Fourier-transform Infared Spectroscopy (FTIR) • Thin Section Preparation