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Ernst Hauber is a leading planetary geologist whose research focuses on the geomorphology and surface processes of Mars, the Moon, and other solid bodies in the solar system. His major contributions lie in the geologic mapping of planetary surfaces and the characterization of volatile-driven landscapes, including cryogeomorphic features and dust transport. Hauber has been instrumental in shaping the Mars Sample Return (MSR) Campaign, co-authoring key papers that define the scientific rationale for returning Martian samples—work that has garnered over 29 citations and is central to one of the most ambitious missions in space exploration. He has also advanced the study of polar volatiles on the Moon, contributing to the characterization of shadowed regions within the Artemis Exploration Zone. With a career spanning decades, Hauber’s work bridges remote sensing, in situ analysis, and sample science, making him a vital figure in the preparation for future human and robotic exploration of the Moon and Mars.