Dr. Graham Ryder

Staff Scientist, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Center for Advanced Space Studies, Universities Space Research Association

A Principal Investigator in the NASA Cosmochemistry Program (and predecessors), 1984-current.

Geologist. Main work in geological and geochemical evolution of the Moon through studies of lunar samples. Other interests in 1) geology and evolution of all the terrestrial planets but particularly Earth and Mars, and including the evolution of life 2) influences of large-scale impacts on terrestrial planetary development 3) assessing future human and robotic tactics and strategies for planetary exploration, including sample return and analysis. Participation in workshops, conferences, advisory panels, and field studies.

PHONE 281-486-2141   FAX 281-486-2162   EMAIL   ZRYDER@lpi.usra.edu

Geological Society of America
American Geophysical Union
Meteoritical Society
Division of Planetary Sciences,
     American Astronomical Society
National Center for Science Education
American Humanist Association

Birthdate: January 28, 1949.
Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Resident Alien of United States.
U.S.A. Social Security, Canadian Social Insurance, and British National Insurance registration.

Ph.D. (Geology), Michigan State University, 1974. Thesis title: A rationale for the origins of massif anorthosites (Advisor: Thomas A. Vogel). GSA Penrose Bequest grant for field work in Quebec and California.

B.Sc. (Hons., Geology), University of Wales. University College of Swansea, 1970. Subsidiaries in Economics and Geography. Mapping thesis on the Isle of Raasay, Scotland.

Bridgnorth Grammar School, Shropshire, England: Advanced level G.C.E.s in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Physics, Geography. Ordinary level G.C.E.s in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, French, Art.

Member NASA Lunar & Planetary Sample Team/CAPTEM, 1982-93 (Chair 1993), 1997-current

Member NASA MUSES-C Selection Review Panel, 1999.

Member NASA DISCOVERY Selection Review Panel, 1996; 1998

Member Committee on Planetary and Lunar Exploration (COMPLEX) for National Academy of Sciences, Space Studies Board, 1990-1993.

Member NASA Lunar & Planetary Review Panel, 1980-81, 1989-91.

Associate Editor, Proceedings of Lunar & Planetary Science Conference 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th.

Editor, Proceedings of Lunar & Planetary Science Conference 15th-22nd (with various co-Editors).

Editor, Geological Society of America Special Paper 307: The Cretaceous-Tertiary Event and other Catastrophes in Earth History (with D. Fastovsky and S. Gartner).

Convenor (with B. Jolliff) Workshop on New Views of the Moon: Integrated Remotely Sensed, Geophysical, and Sample Data Sets. (1998)

Convenor (with P. Spudis and H.H. Schmitt) Workshop on Geology of the Apollo 17 Landing Site. (1992)

Convenor (with P. Spudis) ) Workshop on the Geology and Petrology of the Apollo 15 landing site. (1985)

Convenor (with J. Longhi) Workshop on Pristine Highlands Rocks and the Early History of the Moon. (1982)

1982-1983
Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung Stipendiat, Institut für Mineralogie, Universität Munster, Germany

Collaborative research with Dieter Stöffler and other European scientists on lunar samples, terrestrial impact rocks, and samples from the Stillwater intrusion, Montana.

The lunar sample studies were mainly microprobe analyses for minor elements in olivine as petrological constraints, and including lunar meteorite ALHA 81005. The terrestrial impact studies included field work at the Ries Crater in Bavaria. The Stillwater studies included neutron activation analyses with personnel at the Max-Planck Institut, Mainz.

1978-1982
Scientist, Lunar Curatorial Laboratory, Northrop Services, Incorporated, Houston, Texas.

Synthesis of information on lunar rock samples into comprehensive catalogs to be used by both researchers and a broad audience. "Scientific observer" during lunar sample processing, to ensure the appropriate allocation; liaison between processing personnel and Investigator; suggesting research problems and potential sample allocations to Investigators.

Research on lunar samples (petrographic, microprobe, and petrochemical studies, including participation in neutron activation analyses) to unravel the igneous processes which resulted in the formation of the crust. Participation in conferences, field conferences, and workshops on exterrestrial and terrestrial geology, and editorial/summary duties for resulting published material.

1977-1978
Lecturer - University of California, Davis, California

Lecturing in Petrology, Thin Section Petrology, Metamorphic Petrology, Geochemistry, and Lunar Petrology, and including field excursions.

1974-1977
Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Cambridge, Mass.

Microscope/microprobe studies of Lunar samples (P.I. John A. Wood), mainly as part of a multidisciplinary Consortium. Research on the characterization of the lunar crust, and the volcanic and plutonic evolution of the Moon.

1974, Summer
Senior Field Assistant - Ministère des Richesses Naturelles du Quèbec, Canada.

Reconnaissance mapping, ground and helicopter traverses, Rupert River area, Quebec, as part of an 11-man party.

1970-1974
Teaching and Research Assistant, Michigan State University

Teaching Assistant in Physical Geology, Lithology, Igneous Petrology, Metamorphic Petrology, Optical Mineralogy, Sedimentology, and Environmental Geology. Research Assistant in developing stain techniques for copper ores (White Pine Copper Co.) and lunar sample studies (NASA). Technical Assistant in rock cutting and thin section making.