Planetary Exploration Geophysicist & Systems Architect
Diver. Drone Pilot. Astrophotographer. Mission-Ready Scientist.
Planetary Exploration Geophysicist & Systems Architect
Diver. Drone Pilot. Astrophotographer. Mission-Ready Scientist.
Building Unified Intelligence Architecture for Planetary Exploration: Earth, Orbit & the Moon
I’m Niko Grapsas, a planetary geophysicist, systems architect, and field explorer developing AI-powered terrain intelligence to guide sustainable exploration across Earth, ocean, and space.
My work fuses geophysics, remote sensing, AI, and autonomy to help teams decide where to explore, where to build, and how to operate across the planet’s most challenging environments.
Through Sustainable Exploration, I deliver rapid terrain, ESG, and resource analytics for governments, developers, and mission planners to enable smarter decision-making.
My goal is simple: to make exploration sustainable, on Earth and beyond.
Expertise at a Glance
- Geophysics & Planetary Science – Subsurface modeling, resource mapping, and planetary surface processes.
- Geospatial Intelligence & Remote Sensing – Hyperspectral analytics, environmental risk modeling, and predictive mapping.
- AI & Autonomous Systems – Machine learning, multi-sensor fusion, robotic autonomy for exploration.
- ESG & Sustainability Strategy – Renewable-energy siting, resilience planning, and climate-risk analytics.
Credentials & Background
Trained at the intersection of geophysics, AI, and sustainability, I integrate planetary science, energy systems, and data intelligence into a unified approach for exploration and infrastructure.
Education
- MSc, Sustainable Energy Futures (Honors) – Imperial College London
- BS, Geophysics & Planetary Science (magna cum laude) – Boston University
Certifications
- Applied Data Science & AI – Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- New Space Economy – Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology
- GIS & Geoinformatics – Colorado School of Mines
- Climate Knowledge and Innovation – European Institute of Innovation and Technology
Professional Footprint
American Geophysical Union (AGU) · IEEE-GRSS · Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) · The Explorers Club
Ways to Work With Me
Sustainable Exploration
An AI-powered planetary operating system for exploration and infrastructure.
Optimizes resource utilization, mission logistics, and autonomy across Earth, Moon, and Mars.
Sustainable Moon
The lunar initiative uniting science, commerce, and government around responsible lunar expansion.
Delivers predictive lunar analytics, ESG frameworks, and federated coordination.
Strategic Intelligence & Advisory
Consulting at the intersection of planetary science, geospatial analytics, and sustainability.
Supporting exploration teams, investors, and agencies in building data-driven, responsible operations.