Areas of Expertise: Astrobiology, aqueous geochemistry, oceanic evolution, geomorphology.

He recently completed the M.A.R.T.E. (Mars Astrobiology Research and Technology Experiment) Project and has received numerous grants from the European Space Agency and NASA over the past three years.

Recent publications:
Fairén, A. G.; Dohm, J. M.; Uceda, E. R.; Rodríguez, A.; Baker, V. R.; Fernández-Remolar, D.; Schulze-Makuch, D.; Amils, R. (2005). Prime candidate sites for astrobiological exploration through the hydrogeological history of Mars. Planetary and Space Science, 53, 1355-1375.

Fairén, A. G. (2005). What should we call Pluto? Science, 310, 52-53.

Fairén, A. G.; Fernández-Remolar, D.; Dohm, J. M.; Baker, V. R.; Amils, R. (2004). Inhibition of carbonate synthesis in acidic oceans on early Mars. Nature, 431, 423-426.

Fairén, A. G.; Dohm, J. M. (2004). Age and origin of the lowlands of Mars. Icarus, 168, 277-284.

Fairén, A. G.; Dohm, J. M.; Baker, V. R.; de Pablo, M. A.; Ruiz, J.; Ferris, J.; Anderson, R. M. (2003). Episodic flood inundations of the northern plains of Mars. Icarus, 165, 53-67.