Canada · Planetary Science · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Dr. Michael Daly

Lead Scientist of the Canadian OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA) instrument that mapped Asteroid Bennu, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and pioneer of laser remote sensing on planetary bodies.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Planetary Science, Lidar Instrumentation, OSIRIS-REx Mission, Space Exploration
Academic position: Professor of Space Engineering and York Research Chair in Planetary Science
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Planetary Science, Lidar Instrumentation, OSIRIS-REx Mission are advised to consult formal department application channels.

York guide ↗Physics subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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