Alex J Evans

Dr. Alex J. Evans is the Thomas J. and Alice M. Tisch Assistant Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University. His research focuses on planetary dynamics, lunar and rocky planet evolution, and the integration of geophysical data with mission insights. He holds a BS from the University of Michigan (2006), and a MS/PhD from MIT (2013).

• Affiliations: LunaSCOPE, NASA SSERVI
• Teaching: Courses on planetary surface processes, gravitational fields, and comparative solar system geology
• Expertise: Impact cratering, core dynamo evolution, and mission data analysis (e.g., GRAIL, MESSENGER)

His research interests span lunar compositional asymmetry, Mercury’s geologic history, and the dynamics of metallic worlds like Psyche. Articles emphasize GRAIL mission findings, Mercury’s volcanic evolution, and comparative analyses of inner solar system bodies. His work bridges field observations, computational models, and space mission data to address fundamental questions about planetary formation and evolution.

Grants and partnerships include over $10M in NASA-funded research leadership. He advises on lunar innovation strategies and public engagement in space science.

Labs/Teams: Active collaboration with NASA mission teams and planetary science consortia.