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Neil E. Bowles is a planetary scientist whose work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of the interior structure of Mars and the distribution of water on the Moon. He is a key figure in the development and deployment of cutting-edge geophysical instruments for planetary exploration. Bowles made a landmark contribution as a co-investigator on the SEIS (Seismic Experiment for Internal Structure) instrument aboard NASA’s InSight lander. This first-ever dedicated seismometer on Mars, detailed in a highly cited 2019 paper (over 375 citations), has revolutionized our knowledge of the Martian crust, mantle, and core, revealing the planet’s deep interior for the first time. More recently, Bowles is leading the science for NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission, a pioneering small satellite selected in 2019. As the Principal Investigator, he is driving the mission’s goal to map the form, abundance, and distribution of water on the Moon, a critical step for future lunar exploration. His work bridges the gap between fundamental planetary science and the practical needs of human exploration, making him a leading voice in the next era of lunar and Martian research.