Cauê Borlina joins the College of Science Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science Department as assistant professor
12-20-2024
The College of Science EAPS Department welcomes Cauê Borlina to the faculty in the fall of 2024. Borlina completed his undergraduate work in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan. He then attended MIT for his PhD in Planetary Science. After MIT, Borlina was at Johns Hopkins University as a Blaustein Postdoctoral Fellow.
“I am interested in what magnetic fields tell us about planetary formation, evolution and habitability. My work uses direct measurements, modeling and paleomagnetism to understand the generation of magnetic fields in planets, moons, and protoplanetary disks, and with that understand how planets form and evolve,” says Borlina. “By sampling rocks (and these can be Earth rocks, returned materials from planets and asteroids, and meteorites), for example, and bringing them to the lab, we can conduct paleomagnetic experiments to measure the magnetic field present at the time of the formation of the rock.”
Borlina decided to come to Purdue because “Our EAPS department is an incredible place to do research! A truly vibrant group of researchers doing amazing work,” says Borlina. This Fall he has taught a graduate course on magnetic fields in planetary systems and he is excited to teach an upper-level graduate course about space exploration in the Fall of 2025.
In his off time, Borlina loves to run, and enjoys making espresso and drinking good coffee. In addition, he also loves to read, specifically horror books, and “LOVES” watching reality shows. The College of Science wants to wish Borlina a warm welcome to West Lafayette and looks forward to seeing what he can accomplish within the EAPS department.
About the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University
The Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) combines four of Purdue’s most interdisciplinary programs: Geology & Geophysics, Environmental Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, and Planetary Sciences. EAPS conducts world-class research, educates undergraduate and graduate students, and provides our college, university, state and country with the information necessary to understand the world and universe around us. Our research is globally recognized, our students are highly valued by graduate schools, employers, and our alumni continue to make significant contributions in academia, industry, and federal and state government.
Written by: David Siple, Communications Specialist for the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Department at Purdue University