Dr. Alfred S. McEwen, Professor, University of Arizona

Dr. Alfred S. McEwen is Professor in the Department of Planetary Sciences, University of Arizona, and Director of the Planetary Image Research Lab (PIRL). He has studied planetary surfaces for more than 25 years, including time at the U.S. Geological Survey prior to joining UA in 1996. Current research interests include volcanology, cratering, and remote sensing of planetary surfaces. His experience with spacecraft science experiments includes: 1989: Guest Investigator with the Voyager imaging team at Neptune. 1990-2002: Galileo Interdisciplinary Scientist (IDS) associated with the Solid State Imaging (SSI) team; lead sequence planning and science analyst for SSI observations of Io. 1991-present: Cassini Imaging Science Subsystem (ISS) team member. 1992-98: Mars Observer/Mars Global Surveyor Participating Scientist for Mars Orbital Camera (MOC). 1992-94: Clementine advisory committee and science team 2001-present: Participating Scientist on Mars Odyssey THEMIS 2001-present: PI of High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter 2005-present: Co-I on Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC)