Seiichi Nagihara

Dr. Seiichi Nagihara is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University. He holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics from the University of Texas, Austin (1992). His research focuses on planetary geophysics, lunar heat flow analysis, and sedimentary basin dynamics, with a particular emphasis on the geothermal evolution of rocky planets and moons. He has contributed to NASA's InSight Mars mission and the restoration of Apollo Lunar Surface Experiment Package (ALSEP) data, analyzing moonquakes and lunar interior structure. His work integrates geophysical principles with planetary exploration, including thermal conductivity measurements and geothermal data systems. Dr. Nagihara teaches courses in geophysics, solid-Earth geophysics, and basin analysis.

Research interests include the geodynamics of the Moon and Mars, subsurface warming trends observed at Apollo landing sites, and heat flow studies in sedimentary basins like the Gulf of Mexico. He is affiliated with the American Association of Petroleum Geologists' Astrogeology committee and NASA's Solar System Exploration Virtual Research Institute. His expertise bridges terrestrial and extraterrestrial geophysics, leveraging advanced instrumentation for planetary surface analysis.