About
Jacob Adler is a Research Assistant Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University (ASU), leading the Adler Lab. His work focuses on planetary geology, astrobiology, remote sensing, and machine learning applications. He specializes in studying Earth, Mars, and the Moon, with a focus on surface processes and histories.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Geology, Arizona State University (2019)
- B.S. in Geophysics and Space Physics, University of California Los Angeles (2013)
Research interests include planetary mineralogy, sediment dynamics, and fluvial systems. The Adler Lab explores surface processes through experimentation and machine learning, with recent work addressing Mars geology, sediment flows, and automated mapping techniques. His research bridges field exploration strategies on Earth and Mars, emphasizing outlier detection and algorithm development.
Publications highlight advancements in Mars crater segmentation, mineralogical analysis of landforms, and the integration of machine learning into planetary science. His work contributes to understanding Mars' hydrological and volcanic history, including studies of Jezero Crater and Hypanis Valles systems.
No scientific awards are listed. The Adler Lab collaborates with NASA on human landing site assessments and develops tools like JMARS for planetary data analysis. His research supports future Mars exploration by linking Earth-based methods to planetary studies.
