Dr. F. Scott Anderson is the PI of the NASA DIMPLE mission.  He has been a strong proponent of the decade-long effort to make in-situ chronology measurements a reality. He has developed three prototype dating instruments, and is an expert in laser processes, laser development, and resonance ionization, in addition to having built multiple mass spectrometers. His research portfolio includes science investigations in the areas of geochronology, geophysical/tectonic formation of Valles Marineris (Mars), heat flow and gravity studies of Venus, and the discovery of chlorides on Mars via thermal infrared spectroscopy. In addition, he served as the Gamma Ray Spectrometer Investigation Scientist for Mars Odyssey, Deputy Investigation Scientist for the Mars Orbiting Laser Altimeter, and Co-Investigator on the CryoScout. He has extensive experience with Mars flight programs, and has been a contributor to landing site selection for MER. He has supported the community serving twice as PIDDP panel chair, and has won awards for excellence from NASA, JPL, and the Defense Intelligence Agency.