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Prof. Mahesh Anand

World-leading lunar geochemist who provided key evidence for indigenous water on the Moon, analyzing extraterrestrial samples from NASA Apollo, Soviet Luna, and Chinese Chang’e missions.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Lunar Water and Volatiles, Planetary Geochemistry, Apollo and Chang’e Lunar Sample Analysis
Academic position: Professor of Planetary Science and Exploration
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Lunar Water and Volatiles, Planetary Geochemistry, Apollo and Chang’e Lunar Sample Analysis are advised to consult formal department application channels.

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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