Craig Hardgrove
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Phone: 480-727-2170
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ISTB4-667 Tempe, AZ 85287
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Mail code: 6004Campus: Tempe
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Craig Hardgrove joined ASU in 2015. He is the Principal Investigator (PI) of the LunaH-Map mission, the first planetary science mission designed, built and operated by ASU. He is also a participating scientist on the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons (DAN) team and PI of SINGR (Single Scintillator Neutron and Gamma-Ray Spectrometer) instrument development project. Prior to ASU, he was an assistant staff scientist with Malin Space Science Systems, MSL and CTX operations (2012-2013).
Professor Hardgrove has experience working on many Mars rover and orbiter missions (MER Spirit and Opportunity, MSL Curiosity, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter-CTX, Mars-2020 Mastcam-Z). His research interests are in planetary geochemistry, specifically volatile abundances in the near-surface, as well as applications of infrared remote sensing on planetary surfaces to understand sedimentary processes. He is also working in small spacecraft (CubeSat) development, as well as in development of scientific instrumentation for future interplanetary CubeSat missions.
- Postdoctoral, ASU NewSpace Initiative director of research, Arizona State University (2013 - 2015)
- Postdoctoral, Infrared spectroscopy of microcrytalline phases, Stony Brook University (2011-2012)
- Ph.D. Geology (Planetary Science), University of Tennessee 2011. Thesis: "Remote Sensing of Sediments and Volatiles on the Martian Surface and Terrestrial Analog Sites"
- B.S. Physics, Georgia Tech 2004
Neutron remote sensing and instrument development for applications to planetary science
Thermal infrared remote sensing (broadband imaging and microspectroscopy) of sedimentary rocks and features on Earth and Mars
Volatile evolution of planetary bodies in the near-surface
Recent Publications
1. T. Gabriel*, C. Hardgrove, C. Achilles, E. Rampe, W. Rapin, S. Nowicki, S. Czarnecki, L. Thompson, S. Nikiforo, M. Litvak, I. Mitrofanov, D. Lisov, J. Frydenvang, A. Yen, R. Wiens, A. Treiman, A. McAdam. On an extensive late groundwater event in Gale crater as indicated by water-rich fracture halos. JGR - Planets, submitted.
2. J. F. Bell, J.N. Maki, G.L. Mehall, M.A Ravine, M.A. Caplinger, Z.J. Bailey, S. Brylow, J.A. Schaffner, K.M. Kinch, M.B. Madsen, A. Winhold, A.G. Hayes, P. Corlies, C. Tate, M. Barrington, E. Cisneros, E. Jensen, K. Paris, K. Crawford, C. Rojas, L. Mehall, J. Joseph, J.B. Proton, N. Cluff, R.G. Deen, B. Betts, E. Cloutis, A.J. Coates, A. Colaprete, K.S. Edgett, B.L. Ehlmann, S. Fagents, J.P. Grotzinger, C. Hardgrove, K.E. Herkenhoff, B. Horgan, R. Jaumann, R.J. Johnson, M. Lemmon, G. Paar, M. Caballo-Perucha, S. Gupta, C. Traxler, F. Preusker, M.S. Rice, M.S. Robinson, N. Schmitz, R. Sullivan, M.J. Wolff, The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mast Camera Zoom (Mastcam-Z) Multispectral, Stereoscopic Imaging Investigation. Space Science Reviews, Volume 217, Issue 1, article id.24 Space Science Reviews, Volume 217, Issue 1, article id.24 (2021)
3. C. Hardgrove, R. Starr, A. Babuscia, I. Lazbin, B. Roebuck, J. DuBois, N. Struebel, A. Colaprete, D. Drake, E. Johnson, J. Christian, L. Heffern, S. Stem, S. Parlapiano, M. Wiens, A. Genova, D. Dunham, D. Nelson, B. Williams, J. Bauman, P. Hailey, T. O'Brien, K. Marwah, L. Vlieger, J. Bell, and T. Prettyman. The Lunar Polar Hydrogen Mapper CubeSat Mission. IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, vol. 35, no. 3, pp. 54-69, 1, doi: 10.1109/MAES.2019.2950747 (2020)
4. S. West*, D. Beckman, D. Coupland, N. Dallmann, C. Hardgrove, K. Mesick, L. Stonehill. Compact readout of large CLYC scintillators with silicon photomultiplier arrays. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A, Vol. 951, 162928, doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2019.162928, (2020)
5. S. Czarnecki*, C. Hardgrove, P. Gasda, T. Gabriel, M. Starr, M. Rice, J. Frydenvang, R. Wiens, W. Rapin, S. Nikiforov, D. Lisov, M. Litvak, F. Calef, H. Gengl, H. E. Newsom, L. Thompson, S. Nowicki. Identification and description of a silicic volcaniclastic layer in Gale crater, Mars using active neutron interrogation. Journal of Geophysical Research - Planets, Volume 125, Issue 3, E2019JE006180 (2020)
6. H. Kerner*, C. Hardgrove, S. Czarnecki, T. Gabriel, I. Mitrofanov, M. Litvak, A. Sanin, D. Lisov, Analysis of active neutron measurements from the Mars Science Laboratory Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons instrument: Intrinsic variability, outliers, and implications for future investigations. Journal of Geophysical Research – Planets, Volume 125, Issue 5, E2019JE006264 (2020)
7. A.A. Fraeman, L.A. Edgar, E.B. Rampe, L.M. Thompson, J. Frydenvang, C.M. Fedo, J.G. Catalano, W.E. Dietrich, T.S.J. Gabriel, A.R. Vasavada, J.P. Grotzinger, J. L'Haridon, N. Mangold, V.Z. Sun, C.H. House, A.B. Bryk, C. Hardgrove, S. Czarnecki, K.M. Stack, R.V. Morris, R.E. Arvidson, S.G. Banham, K.A. Bennett, J.C. Bridges, C.S. Edwards, W.W. Fischer, V.K. Fox, S. Gupta, B.H.N. Horgan, S.R. Jacob, J.R. Johnson, S.S. Johnson, D.M. Rubin, M.R. Salvatore, S.P. Schwenzer, K.L. Siebach, N.T. Stein, S.M.R. Turner, D.F. Wellington, R.C. Wiens, A.J. Williams, G. David, G.M. Wong. Evidence for a Diagenetic Origin of Vera Rubin Ridge, Gale Crater, Mars: Summary and Synthesis of Curiosity's Exploration Campaign. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Volume 125, Issue 12, article id. e06527 (2020)
8. W. Rapin, B.L. Ehlmann, G. Dromart, J. Schieber, N.H. Thomas, W.W. Fischer, V.K. Fox, N.T. Stein, M. Nachon, B.C. Clark, L.C. Kah, L. Thompson, H.A. Meyer, T.S.J. Gabriel, C. Hardgrove, N. Mangold, F. Rivera-Hernandez, R.C. Wiens, A.R. Vasavada. An interval of high salinity in ancient Gale crater lake on Mars. Nature Geoscience, Volume 12, Issue 11, p.889-895 (2019)
9. C.G. Tate, J. Moersch, I. Mitrofanov, M. Litvak, P. Bellutta, W.V. Boynton, N. Cagle, B. Ehresmann, F. Fedosov, D. Golovin, C. Hardgrove, K. Harshman, D.M. Hassler, I. Jun, A.S. Kozyrev, D. Lisov, A. Malakhov, M. Mischna, S. Nikiforov, A.B. Sanin, R. Starr, A. Vostrukhin, C. Zeitlin. Mars Science Laboratory Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons passive mode data and results from sols 753 to 1292: Pahrump Hills to Naukluft Plateau. Icarus, Volume 330, p. 75-90, (2019).
10. T. S. J. Gabriel*, C. Hardgrove, S. Czarnecki L. Rampe W. Rapin C. N. Achilles D. Sullivan S. F. Nowicki L. Thompson M. Litvak I. Mitrofanov R. T. Downs, Water abundance of dunes in Gale crater, Mars from active neutron experiments & implications for amorphous phases. Geophysical Research Letters, DOI:10.1029/2018GL079045, (2018).
- Hardgrove,Craig J*, Bell III,James, Robinson,Mark Southwick, Scowen,Paul Andrew, Lunar Polar Hydrogen Mapper. NASA-GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CTR(10/1/2015 - 9/30/2020).
- Hardgrove,Craig J*, Barnaby,Hugh James, Bell III,James. Next Generation Neutron and Gamma-Ray Spectrometer for Planetary Spacecraft. NASA-GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CTR(8/20/2015 - 8/19/2018).
Courses
2025 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 599 | Thesis |
GLG 406 | Geology of Mars |
GLG 598 | Special Topics |
2024 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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GLG 404 | Fundamentals Planetary Geology |
GLG 598 | Special Topics |
SES 492 | Honors Directed Study |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 795 | Continuing Registration |
SES 592 | Research |
SES 692 | Research |
2024 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 692 | Research |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 592 | Research |
SES 592 | Research |
SES 599 | Thesis |
2024 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 599 | Thesis |
SES 591 | Seminar |
2023 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 100 | Introduction to Exploration |
SES 492 | Honors Directed Study |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 795 | Continuing Registration |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 494 | Special Topics |
SES 598 | Special Topics |
2023 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 692 | Research |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 584 | Internship |
2023 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
GLG 406 | Geology of Mars |
GLG 598 | Special Topics |
GLG 590 | Reading and Conference |
2022 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 492 | Honors Directed Study |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 494 | Special Topics |
SES 598 | Special Topics |
SES 494 | Special Topics |
SES 598 | Special Topics |
2022 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 692 | Research |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 584 | Internship |
2022 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 493 | Honors Thesis |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
2021 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 100 | Introduction to Exploration |
SES 492 | Honors Directed Study |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 494 | Special Topics |
SES 598 | Special Topics |
2021 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 692 | Research |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
GLG 584 | Internship |
2021 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 493 | Honors Thesis |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
GLG 406 | Geology of Mars |
GLG 598 | Special Topics |
2020 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 492 | Honors Directed Study |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 692 | Research |
2020 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 692 | Research |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
2020 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 493 | Honors Thesis |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 591 | Seminar |
2019 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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SES 100 | Introduction to Exploration |
SES 492 | Honors Directed Study |
SES 692 | Research |
SES 792 | Research |
SES 799 | Dissertation |
SES 494 | Special Topics |
SES 598 | Special Topics |
AGU
- Invited geology and planetary science lectures for environment artists at video game developer Bungie Studios (Jan. 2013, May 2014)
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Phoenix Comicon Science Panelist (June 2014)
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San Diego Air and Space Museum Space Day, MSSS Organizer and Volunteer (2013)
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San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering, Volunteer (2013)
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New York Academy of Sciences, Writing Associate (2012-2013)
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National Academy of Sciences: Science and Entertainment Exchange, Consultant (2012 -
present)
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NASA Review Panels: 2011-2015
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Reviewer: JGR - Planets, JGR - Atmospheres, Meteoritics and Planetary Science, Icarus
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AGU Session Chair: Planetary Sciences Section, 2011, 2013, 2015
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Stony Brook University Postdoctoral Working Group, Committee Member
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Science Correspondent on Guardian Radio (video game podcast)