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Dr. C. M. Caudill is a planetary scientist whose research focuses on Mars analog missions, rover-based exploration operations, and advanced instrumentation for planetary surface characterization. As a key contributor to the CanMars Mars Sample Return analogue mission, Dr. Caudill helped bridge the gap between robotic and human exploration strategies, demonstrating how field geology techniques can optimize sample selection and operational protocols for future Mars missions. Their work on the geological evaluation of the MSRAD field site provided critical insights into how human field parties can inform rover-based exploration, directly shaping the design of future human-robotic partnerships on Mars. Dr. Caudill also contributed to the development of TEMMI, a three-dimensional multispectral microscope imager that enables high-resolution, in-situ analysis of planetary materials. With over 45 citations across their most influential publications, Dr. Caudill’s research has advanced our understanding of how to conduct efficient, scientifically rigorous exploration on Mars, blending field geology with cutting-edge instrument design to prepare for the next era of planetary discovery.