Astronomical polarimetry, Infrared astronomy, Comets and Interstellar Magnetic Fields.

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Education

Ph.D., University of Hawaii, 1977

M.S., University of Hawaii, 1974 

B.A., Occidental College, 1972 

Professional Background

• Professor, University of Minnesota, 1991-
• Associate Professor, University of Minnesota, 1987-1991
• Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, 1982-1987
• Chairman, External Advisory Committee, The Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica
• Chairman, Critical Design Review for FLITECAM, First Light Infrared Test Experiment CAMera for the Stratospheric Infrared Observatory
• Chairman, Critical Design Review for Mimir, an infrared camera for Perkins Observatory