Emilia Hernandez

Dr. Emilia Hernandez, an astro-biogeochemist and microgrid expert, joined Them Thar Hills for an episode on the critical material DYSPROSIUM. While her day job deals with power controls for remote energy systems in Alaska, her PhD research explored sulfur cycles and petrography - including minerals found in the deep sea.

Emilia’s favorite rare earth mineral is cerium, however she professed a love of manganese and also sulfur as well. She has an open invitation to anyone to come talk to her about rocks. She enjoys long walks after work with her dogs, video games, snacks, and nice silk scarves.

Find Emilia on the trials of Fairbanks with her dog.