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Kevin Lewis is the Morton K. Blaustein Vice Chair and Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on planetary geophysics, with a particular emphasis on Mars' geological and climatic history. Lewis investigates sedimentary rocks and their records of past climate and habitability, as well as planetary lithospheres using magnetic, gravity, and topography data sets.
Education: PhD in Earth & Planetary Sciences from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
Research interests span Martian sedimentology, aeolian processes, planetary surface evolution, and the integration of rover and orbital data to understand Martian geology. His work includes analyzing Gale Crater's layered deposits, assessing methane dynamics in Mars' atmosphere, and developing drilling technologies for lunar ice mining. Lewis has contributed to missions like OSIRIS-REx and VIPER, focusing on sample return and in-situ resource utilization.
His recent articles highlight studies on Mars' stratigraphic unconformities, methane cycling mechanisms, and rover-based observations of dust and sediment transport. He also explores challenges in extraterrestrial terrain navigation for robotic missions. Lewis' interdisciplinary approach combines field geology, remote sensing, and computational modeling to advance understanding of planetary environments.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts, though his extensive publication record indicates sustained research engagement. He collaborates on projects involving NASA missions and planetary exploration technology development.
