Larry Nittler

Larry Nittler is a Professor at the School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University. His research focuses on the origin and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the solar system through analysis of extraterrestrial materials and planetary remote sensing. He has led key roles in NASA's Stardust, Genesis, and MESSENGER missions, and currently contributes to the Hayabusa2 and BepiColombo missions. His work bridges laboratory analysis of comet/asteroid samples and spacecraft data.

Education details are not explicitly provided in the text. His research integrates cosmochemistry with mission-driven planetary science, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understand cosmic processes. Awards include the Alfred O. Nier Prize and Meteoritical Society Fellowship, with an asteroid named in his honor.

He collaborates on international space missions, fostering cross-agency partnerships between NASA, ESA, and JAXA. No grants or formal advisees are listed, but his leadership in sample-return missions underscores his role in advancing planetary science.