Reynaldo Trevino

Wrocław University of Science and Technology

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Reynaldo Trevino is a leading researcher in lunar infrastructure and planetary surface engineering, with a focus on mitigating the hazards of regolith dynamics during spacecraft landings and launches. His most-cited work, "Site Preparation for a Lunar Launch and Landing Pad" (2024), demonstrates that landing on unprepared lunar surfaces can excavate tons of regolith, ejecting high-velocity particles kilometers from the site and even injecting debris into lunar orbit. This critical finding underscores the urgent need for lunar launch and landing pads (LLPs) to protect both surface assets and orbital infrastructure from damage. With 5 citations already, this paper is gaining traction as a foundational reference for NASA's Artemis program and commercial lunar missions. Trevino's research bridges geotechnical engineering and space exploration, offering practical solutions for sustainable lunar operations. His work is essential reading for students and engineers tackling the challenges of in-situ resource utilization and planetary surface construction.