Dr. Alex J. Evans is a planetary scientist, engineer, and strategic advisor working at the intersection of space exploration, research leadership, and public impact. His work bridges deep-space science with practical strategies that support missions, secure funding, and advance societal goals.

Alex began his career contributing to human spaceflight and mission design at Boeing, Ball Aerospace, and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory before transitioning into planetary science. He has supported multiple NASA missions—including MESSENGER and GRAIL—and is now recognized as a national leader in lunar science, planetary evolution, and exploration strategy.

As the Founder and Director of LunaSCOPE, a $7.5M NASA-funded initiative supporting Artemis science, Alex leads a cross-disciplinary team shaping science priorities for future lunar missions. He also serves as a professor at Brown University and co-founder of Et Veniyar, a consultancy focused on strategic advising, science leadership, and public engagement.

His advisory work spans federal agencies, research institutions, and nonprofits—helping organizations translate scientific discovery into mission success and public value. Alex has served on the National Academies’ Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey, the Endurance rover science team, and multiple national organizations focused on research infrastructure and community equity in science.