Xiaolan Xu

Research Scientist · NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Physics-first. Verified. Go Fast.

I close the loop from electromagnetic theory to mission-ready science — turning the physics of microwave remote sensing into the soil-moisture, snow, and freeze-thaw products NASA missions rely on.

Here to collaborate? I'm always open to proposals and algorithm partnerships.

Tracking a mission? See my work on SMAP, NISAR, and CYGNSS.

New to the field? Start with the science, explained.