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A. N. Deutsch is a planetary scientist whose research focuses on the geology of the Moon and Mars, with a particular emphasis on water ice, volatile resources, and human exploration. Their work bridges remote sensing, geomorphology, and mission concept development, directly supporting future crewed missions. Deutsch’s most cited paper (2025, 5 citations) provides geomorphological evidence for near-surface excess ice in the northern mid-latitudes of Mars, specifically at the boundary of Arcadia and Amazonis Planitia—a critical finding for understanding Martian volatile distribution and potential in-situ resource utilization. A second highly cited study (2025, 4 citations) examines the geology of Mons Malapert, a candidate Artemis landing site near the lunar south pole, using remote sensing and Apollo-derived lessons to plan traverses and sample collection. Deutsch also led the Snow Badger mission concept (2020, 3 citations), which proposes a novel human-robot collaboration where Artemis astronauts work alongside autonomous RASSOR excavators to trench for water ice. This work exemplifies Deutsch’s impact in advancing both fundamental planetary science and the practical engineering needed for sustainable exploration. With a growing citation record and contributions to high-priority landing site characterization, Deutsch is a rising voice in the field of planetary geology and exploration.