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John Bridges publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

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 John Bridges sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 510+

This scientist: 374 publications — 93rd percentile

93% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 510 publications or more.

John Bridges D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

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 John Bridges sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 94+

This scientist: 58 D-Index — 72nd percentile

72% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 94 D-Index or more.

Overview

John Bridges is affiliated with the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily spans the fields of Physics and Astronomy, with a focus also on Earth and Planetary Sciences. Within these disciplines, specific subfields include Astronomy and Astrophysics, Atmospheric Science, Geophysics, Paleontology, and Aerospace Engineering.

The scientist's research covers a range of topics, notably in Planetary Science and Exploration, Astro and Planetary Science, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life, Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils, and Space Exploration and Technology.

John Bridges has published extensively, with recent papers addressing various aspects of planetary geology and geochemistry. Notable publications include:

  • Mineralogy and geochemistry of sedimentary rocks and eolian sediments in Gale crater, Mars: A review after six Earth years of exploration with Curiosity, 2020, Geochemistry
  • Evidence for a Diagenetic Origin of Vera Rubin Ridge, Gale Crater, Mars: Summary and Synthesis of Curiosity's Exploration Campaign, 2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • A dehydrated space-weathered skin cloaking the hydrated interior of Ryugu, 2022, Nature Astronomy
  • Mars Science Laboratory CheMin Data From the Glen Torridon Region and the Significance of Lake-Groundwater Interactions in Interpreting Mineralogy and Sedimentary History, 2022, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • The Chemostratigraphy of the Murray Formation and Role of Diagenesis at Vera Rubin Ridge in Gale Crater, Mars, as Observed by the ChemCam Instrument, 2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets

Frequent co-authors of John Bridges include L. J. Hicks, E. B. Rampe, T. Noguchi, Akira Miyake, and Martin Lee. These collaborators have contributed to multiple publications alongside Bridges, reflecting ongoing research partnerships.

The scientist's work has been featured extensively in prominent scientific journals. Regular publication venues include:

  • Meteoritics and Planetary Science
  • Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
  • Geochemistry
  • Nature Astronomy

Best Publications

  • Comet 81P/Wild 2 under a microscope.

    Don Brownlee;Peter Tsou;Jérôme Aléon;Conel M O'd Alexander

  • Mineralogy and petrology of comet 81P/wild 2 nucleus samples

    Michael E. Zolensky;Thomas J. Zega;Hajime Yano;Sue Wirick

  • Mars methane detection and variability at Gale crater

    Christopher R. Webster;Paul R. Mahaffy;Sushil K. Atreya;Gregory J. Flesch

  • Habitability on Early Mars and the Search for Biosignatures with the ExoMars Rover

    Jorge L. Vago;Frances Westall;Andrew J. Coates;Ralf Jaumann

  • Volatile and organic compositions of sedimentary rocks in Yellowknife Bay, Gale crater, Mars.

    Douglas W. Ming;P. D. Archer;D. P. Glavin;J. L. Eigenbrode

  • Martian Fluvial Conglomerates at Gale Crater

    R. M. E. Williams;J. P. Grotzinger;W. E. Dietrich;S. Gupta

  • Impact features on Stardust : implications for Comet 81P/Wild 2 dust

    Friedrich Horz;Ron Bastien;Janet Borg;John P. Bradley

  • Elemental Geochemistry of Sedimentary Rocks at Yellowknife Bay, Gale Crater, Mars.

    S. M. McLennan;R. B. Anderson;J. F. Bell;J. C. Bridges

  • Alteration Assemblages in Martian Meteorites: Implications for Near-Surface Processes

    J. C. Bridges;D. C. Catling;J. M. Saxton;T. D. Swindle

  • Calcium sulfate veins characterized by ChemCam/Curiosity at Gale crater, Mars

    M. Nachon;S. M. Clegg;N. Mangold;S. Schröder

  • In situ evidence for continental crust on early Mars

    V. Sautter;M. J. Toplis;R. C. Wiens;A. Cousin

  • Evaporite mineral assemblages in the nakhlite (martian) meteorites

    J.C Bridges;M.M Grady

  • Elemental Compositions of Comet 81P/Wild 2 Samples Collected by Stardust

    George J. Flynn;Pierre Bleuet;Janet Borg;John P. Bradley

  • Mineralogy and geochemistry of sedimentary rocks and eolian sediments in Gale crater, Mars: A review after six Earth years of exploration with Curiosity

    E. B. Rampe;D. F. Blake;D. F. Blake;T. F. Bristow;T. F. Bristow;D. W. Ming

  • Diagenesis and clay mineral formation at Gale Crater, Mars

    J.C. Bridges;S.P. Schwenzer;Richard Leveille;Frances Westall

  • Evidence for interstellar origin of seven dust particles collected by the Stardust spacecraft

    Andrew J. Westphal;Rhonda M. Stroud;Hans A. Bechtel;Frank E. Brenker

  • The mercury imaging X-ray spectrometer (MIXS) on BepiColombo

    G W Fraser;J D Carpenter;D A Rothery;J F Pearson

  • ChemCam activities and discoveries during the nominal mission of the Mars Science Laboratory in Gale crater, Mars

    S. Maurice;S. M. Clegg;R. C. Wiens;O. Gasnault

  • The origin and implications of clay minerals from Yellowknife Bay, Gale crater, Mars

    Thomas F. Bristow;David L. Bish;David T. Vaniman;Richard V. Morris

  • The Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS) for the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter

    Nicolas Thomas;G. Cremonese;Ruth Ziethe;Michael Gerber

  • Comparing Wild 2 particles to chondrites and IDPs

    Michael Zolensky;Keiko Nakamura-Messenger;Frans Rietmeijer;Hugues Leroux

Frequent Co-Authors

Susanne P. Schwenzer
Susanne P. Schwenzer The Open University
Roger C. Wiens
Roger C. Wiens Los Alamos National Laboratory
Olivier Gasnault
Olivier Gasnault Paul Sabatier University
Michael E. Zolensky
Michael E. Zolensky National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Anton T. Kearsley
Anton T. Kearsley Natural History Museum
Frank E. Brenker
Frank E. Brenker Goethe University Frankfurt
Sylvestre Maurice
Sylvestre Maurice Research Institute in Astrophysics and Planetology
Akira Tsuchiyama
Akira Tsuchiyama Ritsumeikan University
Manfred Burghammer
Manfred Burghammer European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
Rhonda M. Stroud
Rhonda M. Stroud Arizona State University

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