Makthoum Peer Mohamed

Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises (France)

Papers

Total Citations

125

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About

Makthoum Peer Mohamed is a leading researcher in additive manufacturing and space resource utilization, with a particular focus on developing sustainable fabrication methods for extraterrestrial environments. His most influential work, "Solar Sintering for Lunar Additive Manufacturing" (2019, 125 citations), pioneers the use of concentrated sunlight as an energy source for layer-by-layer sintering of lunar regolith simulants. This breakthrough demonstrates the feasibility of producing structural components directly on the Moon without transporting heavy equipment or consumables from Earth—a critical step toward establishing a permanent lunar base. By systematically investigating sintering behavior under both ambient and vacuum conditions using a solar simulator, Peer Mohamed has provided foundational data for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) strategies. His research bridges materials science, thermal engineering, and planetary exploration, offering a low-energy, scalable solution for off-world construction. The high citation count of this work reflects its significance to NASA, ESA, and other space agencies actively pursuing lunar outpost concepts. Peer Mohamed’s contributions are shaping the future of extraterrestrial manufacturing, making him a key figure in the emerging field of space additive manufacturing.