Shashwat Shukla

Delft University of Technology, University of Twente

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Shashwat Shukla is a planetary scientist whose research focuses on unraveling the physical and compositional properties of the lunar surface to support future exploration. His primary contributions lie in characterizing lunar regolith and assessing volcanic terrains for both scientific and resource utilization purposes. In his highly cited 2024 work, "Inferring the Variability of Dielectric Constant on the Moon from Mini-RF S-Band Observations" (3 citations), Shukla developed methods to map the dielectric constant of lunar soil, a critical parameter for understanding material distribution, identifying hazards, and planning for in-situ resource utilization at global and polar scales. His 2021 study, "Exploring end-member volcanism on the Moon at the Aristarchus Plateau" (2 citations), identifies the Aristarchus region as a premier target for fundamental science, potential human outposts, and resource extraction. By integrating remote sensing data with exploration goals, Shukla’s work directly informs site selection for upcoming robotic and crewed missions, bridging the gap between orbital observations and ground-truth exploration. His research is essential reading for students and researchers interested in lunar geology, planetary surface processes, and the practical challenges of living and working on the Moon.