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John F. Mustard is a Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University, with a secondary appointment in Environment and Society. His research focuses on planetary surfaces and environmental processes, particularly Mars exploration. He is a co-director of the CIFAR Earth 4D program and has led major NASA missions, including Deputy PI of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's CRISM instrument and chair of the Mars 2020 Science Definition Team. Mustard's work bridges planetary science and environmental studies, addressing topics like Martian mineralogy, climate history, and subsurface habitability.
- Affiliations: Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Institute; Brown Institute for Environment and Society.
- Research Themes: Planetary geology, environmental processes, remote sensing, and Mars/Solar System evolution.
Research Interests: Mustard investigates Earth and planetary systems using advanced satellite technologies. Key areas include Martian surface evolution, aqueous alteration processes, and subsurface habitability. His work integrates field studies (e.g., Antarctic analogs) with orbital data analysis, contributing to missions like the Mars Sample Return Program.
Key Contributions: Mustard has identified clay-rich regions on Mars, linked to early habitable environments, and advanced techniques for spectral analysis of planetary surfaces. He also explores terrestrial applications, such as crop monitoring and land-use change in the Amazon.
Grants and Funding: Active grants include NASA projects on Martian phyllosilicates, lunar mineralogy, and interdisciplinary studies on societal-environmental interactions.
Labs/Teams: Mustard Lab Group focuses on remote sensing and planetary surface processes. Collaborations span NASA instruments (CRISM), international space agencies, and interdisciplinary programs like CIFAR’s Earth 4D initiative.
