The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David J. Des Marais sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 242 publications — 75th percentile
75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 510 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David J. Des Marais sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 91 D-Index — 97th percentile
97% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 94 D-Index or more.
David J. Des Marais is affiliated with the Ames Research Center in the United States. Their research work primarily focuses on planetary science and exploration, with significant contributions to physics and astronomy and earth and planetary sciences.
Their publication record spans various topics including planetary science and exploration, astro and planetary science, space science and extraterrestrial life, geology and paleoclimatology research, paleontology and stratigraphy of fossils, space exploration and technology, and microbial community ecology and physiology.
Frequent publication venues for David J. Des Marais include:
The scientist has coauthored multiple papers with prominent researchers such as:
Recent papers by David J. Des Marais demonstrate a focus on Martian geology and mineralogy, including:
In terms of subfields, their work encompasses astronomy and astrophysics, atmospheric science, paleontology, ecology, and aerospace engineering. Their contributions have led to recognition such as being named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union in 2008.
Scott Murchie;R. Arvidson;P. Bedini;K. Beisser
John F. Mustard;Scott L. Murchie;S. M. Pelkey;B. L. Ehlmann
Bethany L. Ehlmann;John F. Mustard;Scott L. Murchie;Francois Poulet
Bethany L. Ehlmann;John F. Mustard;Gregg A. Swayze;Roger N. Clark
D.T. Vaniman;D.L. Bish;D.W. Ming;T.F. Bristow
Greg H. Rau;Greg H. Rau;Taro Takahashi;David J. Des Marais
R. E. Arvidson;S. W. Squyres;R. C. Anderson;J. F. Bell
Scott L. Murchie;John F. Mustard;Bethany L. Ehlmann;Ralph E. Milliken
David J. Des Marais;Martin O. Harwit;Kenneth W. Jucks;James F. Kasting
S. W. Squyres;R. E. Arvidson;J.F. Bell;J. Brückner
David J. Des Marais;Harald Strauss;Roger E. Summons;J. M. Hayes
N Blair;A Leu;E Muñoz;J Olsen
H. Sakai;D.J.Des Marais;A. Ueda;J.G. Moore
Caroline Freissinet;Caroline Freissinet;D. P. Glavin;Paul R. Mahaffy;K. E. Miller
Bruce W. Fouke;Jack D. Farmer;David J. Des Marais;Lisa Pratt
Steven W. Squyres;Raymond E. Arvidson;S. Ruff;R. Gellert
Douglas W. Ming;P. D. Archer;D. P. Glavin;J. L. Eigenbrode
Steven W. Squyres;Raymond E. Arvidson;James F. Bell;J. Bruckner
Donald E. Canfield;David J. Des Marais
David J. Des Marais
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