Haichun Hao
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Dr. Haichun Hao is a leading figure in planetary geomechanics, with a focused expertise on the mechanical behavior of lunar materials under extreme environmental conditions. His research is pivotal to advancing *in situ* resource utilization and sample-return missions, particularly addressing the challenge of preserving lunar rock integrity during coring operations. Hao’s most-cited work, a 2023 study on simulated lunar rock, investigates how real-time temperature variations—mimicking the lunar surface’s harsh thermal cycles—affect mechanical properties and failure modes. This contribution is critical for designing coring tools that can retrieve pristine, condition-preserved samples from deep lunar strata, directly supporting missions like China’s Chang’e program. By using mare basalt simulants, he bridges the gap between terrestrial testing and extraterrestrial reality. Though his citation count (2) reflects the nascent stage of this highly specialized field, Hao’s work is foundational for future lunar engineering, offering a systematic framework to predict rock behavior under *in situ* thermal and mechanical loads—a prerequisite for sustainable lunar exploration.
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