Dr. Chima McGruder

I have had ten years of professional training as a scientist, software developer, and data analyst. My most recent degree was my PhD from the Harvard-Center for Astrophysics. I studied exoplanet atmospheres using transmission spectroscopy with ground-based and space-based telescopes. In my doctoral thesis I explore what system parameters (i.e. planetary, stellar, and orbital parameters) could be correlated to high altitude aerosol formation in gas giant exoplanets. You can find more about the skills I've honed during my PhD  in my Research Skills section.

Throughout my PhD, I spent a lot of time with other scientists studying our own planet. The more I learned about their work and research methodology, the more fascinated I became. Though I still love astrophysics, I am passionate about applying my diverse problem-solving skills sets on Earth and bettering the lives of those around me. I know that I can easily adapt my skills to many sectors in climate science. In particular, my work aligned my abilities with the technical requirements of remote sensing, optimization of power usage and distribution, large data inferences, and software development. See my other sections to understand how I can contribute to your company, and feel free to contact me for more details and discussion in this regard.