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Evan Bell is a leading researcher in in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and robotic construction for lunar exploration, directly supporting NASA’s Artemis Program. His work focuses on developing technologies to transform lunar regolith into construction materials and infrastructure, enabling a sustained human presence on the Moon. Bell’s major contributions include pioneering regolith polymer composites for 3D-printed lunar habitats, as demonstrated in his most-cited paper (2024, 8 citations), which explores material selection and production for durable, lightweight structures. He also led the development of the Advanced Regolith Ground Operations (ARGO) Test Bed (2023, 3 citations), a robotic excavation and construction facility that simulates lunar environments to test site preparation and landing pad construction. Bell’s research on fused granular fabrication under simulated lunar conditions (2024, 2 citations) and wheel testing for the ISRU Pilot Excavator (IPEx, 2024, 2 citations) further advances autonomous construction and mobility. Additionally, his work on molten regolith electrolysis using concentrated solar heating (2023, 1 citation) targets oxygen production for life support and propulsion. With a growing citation record and direct ties to NASA missions, Bell is shaping the future of off-world construction and resource extraction.