Kristin Rammelkamp
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About
Dr. Kristin Rammelkamp is a pioneering planetary scientist specializing in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and Raman spectroscopy for extraterrestrial exploration. Her research focuses on developing and refining these spectroscopic techniques to analyze planetary surfaces and support in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) for future space missions. Dr. Rammelkamp’s most cited work, a 2021 field investigation of volcanic deposits on Vulcano, Italy using a handheld LIBS instrument, has garnered 17 citations and demonstrates the practical application of LIBS for terrestrial analog studies. She has also contributed to time-resolved spectral imaging of LIBS plasma under low-pressure conditions, simulating Solar System environments to understand plasma plume dynamics. Her 2024 feasibility study on LIBS for prospecting and Raman spectroscopy for monitoring highlights the potential of these techniques for ISRU, a critical step toward sustainable human exploration of the Moon and Mars. With a growing citation record and involvement in cutting-edge planetary instrumentation, Dr. Rammelkamp is advancing the tools needed to unlock the secrets of our Solar System.
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