Ashwin Vasavada

Ashwin Vasavada is a prominent scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, specializing in planetary science and geology. He serves as the project scientist for the Curiosity rover, which has been exploring Mars since 2012. Vasavada's work involves analyzing data collected by the rover to understand the ancient climate and geological history of Mars, particularly in the Gale Crater region, where he investigates features such as the recently discovered boxwork patterns that suggest past water activity.