CSST Directory

Leadership

Don EngelDon Engel
Director of CSST and UMBC Associate Director of CRESST
donengel@umbc.edu
Margo YoungMargo Young
Director of ESRA
mayoung@umbc.edu

Senior Research Scientists

Joseph AdamsJoseph Adams
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Richard ArendtRichard Arendt
Analyst: Dalton
Code 665: Observational Cosmology
Mehdi BennaMehdi Benna
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 699: Planetary Environments
Kai-Wing ChanKai-Wing Chan
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Robin CorbetRobin Corbet
Analyst: Dalton
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
UMBC LogoDavid Glenar
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 693: Planetary Systems
Sibasish LahaSibasish Laha
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 661: Astroparticle Physics
John LehanJohn Lehan
Analyst: Dalton
Code 693: Planetary Systems
Koji MukaiKoji Mukai
Analyst: Dalton
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Weligepolage Thushara PereraWeligepolage Thushara Perera
Analyst: Hale
Code 667: Exoplanets & Stellar Astrophysics
Tahir YaqoobTahir Yaqoob
Analyst: Dalton
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics

Associate Research Scientists and Associate Research Engineers

Antara Basu-ZychAntara Basu-Zych
Analyst: Dalton
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Analia Nilda CillisAnalia Nilda Cillis
Analyst: Dalton
Code 665: Observational Cosmology
Kenji HamaguchiKenji Hamaguchi
Analyst: Dalton
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Thomas HamsThomas Hams
Analyst: Dalton
IPA to SMD/Astrophysics Division at NASA Headquarters
Christina HedgesChristina Hedges
Analyst: Hale
Code 667: Exoplanets & Stellar Astrophysics
Kyle HelsonKyle Helson
Analyst: Dalton
Code 665: Observational Cosmology
UMBC LogoNestor Mirabal
Analyst: Dalton
Code 661: Astroparticle Physics
Bindu RaniBindu Rani
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 661: Astroparticle Physics
Raul RiverosRaul Riveros
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 660: Astrophysics
UMBC LogoSteven Sturner
Analyst: Dalton
Code 661: Astroparticle Physics
UMBC LogoKazuhiro Sakai
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
UMBC LogoKeisuke Tamura
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Panayitois TzanavarisPanayitois Tzanavaris
Analyst: Young/Laferriere
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
George YounesGeorge Younes
Analyst: Hale
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics

Assistant Research Scientists and Assistant Research Engineers

Lauren AldorotyLauren Aldoroty
Analyst: Hale
Code 667: Exoplanets & Stellar Astrophysics
Pablo Arrabal HaroPablo Arrabal Haro
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 665: Observational Cosmology
UMBC LogoKavitha Arur
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Rozenn Boissay-MalaquinRozenn Boissay-Malaquin
Analyst: Dalton
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Eleonora CastelliEleonora Castelli
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 663: Gravitational Astrophysics
Kendra FarnsworthKendra Farnsworth
Analyst: Dalton
Code 699: Planetary Environments
Rebekah HounsellRebekah Hounsell
Analyst: Hale
Code 667: Exoplanets & Stellar Astrophysics
Roser Juanola-ParramonRoser Juanola-Parramon
Analyst: Dalton
Code 667: Exoplanets & Stellar Astrophysics
Bernard KellyBernard Kelly
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 663: Gravitational Astrophysics
Jordan KendallJordan Kendall
Analyst: Dalton
Code 698: Planetary Geology, Geophysics & Geochemistry
Kellen LawsonKellen Lawson
Analyst: Dalton
Code 667: Exoplanets & Stellar Astrophysics
UMBC LogoYuni Lee
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 699: Planetary Environments
Ramin LolachiRamin Lolachi
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 693: Planetary Systems
Jorge Martinez-PalomeraJorge Martinez-Palomera
Analyst: Hale
Code 667: Exoplanets & Stellar Astrophysics
Jessica NovielloJessica Noviello
Analyst: Dalton
Code 693: Planetary Systems
Sarah PeacockSarah Peacock
Analyst: Dalton
Code 667: Exoplanets & Stellar Astrophysics
Phillip PhippsPhillip Phipps
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 695: Planetary Magnetospheres
Roi RahinRoi Rahin
Analyst: Dalton
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Nazma Islam SyedaNazma Islam Syeda
Analyst: Dalton
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Nhut TruongNhut Truong
Analyst: Dalton
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Ayşegül TümerAyşegül Tümer
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
David TurnerDavid Turner
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Vishnu ViswanathanVishnu Viswanathan
Analyst: Dalton
Code 698: Planetary Geology, Geophysics & Geochemistry
Gabriella WeissGabriella Weiss
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 691: Astrochemistry
Youwei YaoYouwei Yao
Analyst: Dalton
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Yukiko YarnallYukiko Yarnall
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 691: Astrochemistry
UMBC LogoHaocheng Zhang
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 661: Astroparticle Physics

Postdoctoral Research Associates

Sam AtwoodSam Atwood
Analyst: Dalton
Code 693: Planetary Systems
Saumyashree BaralSaumyashree Baral
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Megan BorelMegan Borel
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 698: Planetary Geology, Geophysics & Geochemistry
David BurttDavid Burtt
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 699: Planetary Environments
Charissa CampbellCharissa Campbell
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 699: Planetary Environments
Jenna CannJenna Cann
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Priyarshini GhoshPriyarshini Ghosh
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 661: Astroparticle Physics
Marie HendersonMarie Henderson
Analyst: Dalton
Code 698: Planetary Geology, Geophysics & Geochemistry
Taylor HutchisonTaylor Hutchison
Analyst: Dalton
Code 665: Observational Cosmology
Hyebin JeonHyebin Jeon
Analyst: Dalton
Code 661: Astroparticle Physics
Hemani KaluchaHemani Kalucha
Analyst: Dalton
Code 699: Planetary Environments
Noel KlinglerNoel Klingler
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 661: Astroparticle Physics
Rachel MaxwellRachel Maxwell
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 695: Planetary Magnetospheres
Casey McGrathCasey McGrath
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 663: Gravitational Astrophysics
Angel MojarroAngel Mojarro
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 691: Astrochemistry
Jennie PaineJennie Paine
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 665: Observational Cosmology
Keighley RockcliffeKeighley Rockcliffe
Analyst: Dalton
Code 667: Exoplanets & Stellar Astrophysics
Joey PasterskiJoey Pasterski
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 699: Planetary Environments
Dev R SadaulaDev R Sadaula
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Vidushi SharmaVidushi Sharma
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 661: Astroparticle Physics
Rita SonkaRita Sonka
Analyst: Dalton
Code 665: Observational Cosmology
Patrick TribbettPatrick Tribbett
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 691: Astrochemistry
Ngoc TruongNgoc Truong
Analyst: Dalton
Code 693: Planetary Systems
Amy TusonAmy Tuson
Analyst: Hale
Code 667: Exoplanets & Stellar Astrophysics
Kohei YamamotoKohei Yamamoto
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 663: Gravitational Astrophysics

Faculty Research Assistants

Steven BatesSteven Bates
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 699: Planetary Environments
Joshua FuhrmanJoshua Fuhrman
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 662: X-ray Astrophysics
Hannah McLainHannah McLain
Analyst: Dalton
Code 691: Astrochemistry
Surya RachamaduguSurya Rachamadugu
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 665: Observational Cosmology
Elmer H. SharpElmer H. Sharp
Analyst: Dalton
Code 665: Observational Cosmology
Jay VaidyaJay Vaidya
Analyst: Lucadamo
Code 699: Planetary Environments

Other Members of CSST

The following members have titles and roles which do not fit the typical categories above.

Roy ProutyRoy Prouty
Analyst: Young
Director of the UMBC Observatory

Earth & Space Research Administration (ESRA)

ESRA manages the business activities of CSST and UMBC’s other NASA-oriented centers.

Margo YoungMargo Young
Director of ESRA
mayoung@umbc.edu
410-455-1764
James HaleJames Hale
Assistant Director of ESRA
jhale4@umbc.edu
410-455-2573
Kent DaltonKent Dalton
Analyst
kdalton2@umbc.edu
410-455-8033
Amy HoughtonAmy Houghton
Communications Manager
amyh@umbc.edu
410-455-8899
Camilla Hyman-WatersCamilla Hyman-Waters
HR Business Manager/Analyst
410-455-8027
Judith LaferriereJudith Laferriere
Financial Business Manager/Analyst
jslaferr@umbc.edu
410-455-5829
Dave LucadamoDave Lucadamo
Analyst
lucadamo@umbc.edu
410-455-5996
Catherine ManalansanCatherine Manalansan
Executive Administrative Assistant I
cmanalan@umbc.edu
410-455-8812
Ashley MaynardAshley Maynard
Administrative Assistant II
amaynard@umbc.edu
Domonique PittsDomonique Pitts
Business Services Specialist
dpitts@umbc.edu
410-455-3832