Dr. Kris Izquierdo

(ees-kyehr-doh)

kris.izquierdo@jhuapl.edu 

I am a planetary scientist focused on the large-scale interior structure and surface processes of the Moon and other planetary bodies in our solar system. In my work, I utilize spacecraft data—primarily gravity, topography, and surface composition—along with geophysical models, Bayesian statistics, high-performance computing, and big data tools. 

I am a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland.  Current projects involve studying the age, impact history, and volatile content of the south pole of the Moon to enhance the science of upcoming lunar missions.