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Dr. Alexander Hayes is the Jennifer and Albert Sohn Professor of Astronomy and Director of the Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (CCAPS) at Cornell University. He holds an M.Eng in Applied Physics from Cornell and a PhD in Planetary Science from Caltech. His research uses remote sensing to study geological processes on planetary surfaces, with emphasis on Titan, Mars, and comets.
Research Focus: Hayes investigates surface-atmosphere interactions on Titan, Mars sedimentology, and icy satellite evolution. His group develops quantitative analysis methods for radar, visible, and infrared data from spacecraft missions including Cassini, Mars rovers, and Europa Clipper.
Publications: His work spans Titan's hydrocarbon hydrology, Martian paleoclimate reconstruction, comet surface evolution, and instrument development. Recent articles focus on Dragonfly mission planning, icy moon volcanism, and radar analysis techniques.
Honors: Recipient of the Zeldovich Medal, Ronald Greely Award, Sigma Xi Procter Prize, and NASA Early Career Fellowship. Served on Science Definition Teams for Europa Lander and Ice Giants missions.
Leadership: Directs the Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility (SPIF) and COMPASSE Research Group. Advises 7+ graduate students and collaborates on NASA missions including Europa Clipper and Mars 2020.
