Early
Terrestrial Worlds
What forces shaped their different evolutionary paths?
Welcome to IMPACT Lab at Texas A&M
Dr. Qian Yuan is the Principal Investigator of the IMPACT Lab—Intelligent Modeling of Planetary Accretion, Convection, and Tectonics—which tackles one of the most profound questions in planetary science: What makes a planet habitable?
Research Focus
Leveraging AI-powered geodynamics to explore mantle dynamics and unlock the secrets of planetary diversity and habitability.
Learn MoreOngoing Projects
We use AI-powered geodynamics to explore planetary interiors—from the Moon-forming impact to mantle dynamics and deep-Earth mysteries.
Learn MoreResearch Areas
Unraveling Earth’s and planets’ greatest puzzles through computational modeling and cross-disciplinary research
Geophysics
Understanding Earth's deep structure and dynamics
Giant Impact
Tracing geophysical consequences of the Giant Impact
AI+Geodynamics
AI-enhanced integration of convection and thermodynamics
Tectonic magmatism
Decoding magmatic processes and tectonic forces
Interested in Our Research?
Explore our latest findings, publications, and opportunities to join our IMPACT team.