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Tristam Warren is a pioneering planetary scientist whose work centers on lunar geology, the distribution of water on the Moon, and the advancement of small satellite missions for deep-space exploration. As the principal investigator of NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission—selected in 2019 under the SIMPLEx program—Warren has led a groundbreaking effort to understand the form, abundance, and cycling of water on the lunar surface. This mission, detailed in their highly cited 2022 paper (19 citations), represents a paradigm shift toward using cost-effective small satellites for complex planetary science. Warren’s contributions have fundamentally reshaped how scientists approach questions of volatile resources and geological processes on airless bodies. By combining innovative mission design with rigorous geological analysis, their work not only advances our understanding of the Moon’s water cycle but also lays the groundwork for future human exploration. With a growing citation impact and a leadership role in a flagship NASA mission, Tristam Warren stands out as a visionary researcher bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and fundamental lunar science.