World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Environmental Sciences

D-Index
60
Citations
14845
World Ranking
2894
National Ranking
1140

Overview

Mark I. Richardson is affiliated with the California Institute of Technology in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of Physics and Astronomy, with a significant focus on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Earth-Surface Processes, Aerospace Engineering, Physiology, and Global and Planetary Change.

Their main topics of study include:

  • Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Aeolian processes and effects
  • Space Exploration and Technology
  • Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
  • Spaceflight effects on biology
  • Epilepsy research and treatment

Richardson's publication record features multiple papers across prominent scientific journals. Noteworthy recent papers include:

  • "The Mars Environmental Dynamics Analyzer, MEDA. A Suite of Environmental Sensors for the Mars 2020 Mission" (2021, Space Science Reviews)
  • "The dynamic atmospheric and aeolian environment of Jezero crater, Mars" (2022, Science Advances)
  • "The diverse meteorology of Jezero crater over the first 250 sols of Perseverance on Mars" (2023, Nature Geoscience)
  • "Warm early Mars surface enabled by high-altitude water ice clouds" (2021, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
  • "Earth-like thermal and dynamical coupling processes in the Martian climate system" (2022, Earth-Science Reviews)

Frequent collaborators in their research include Claire Newman, Daniel Viúdez-Moreiras, A. D. Toigo, Scott D. Guzewich, and Manuel de la Torre Juárez.

Their work appears regularly in several scientific venues, with the highest number of publications in the Journal of Geophysical Research Planets, followed by Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Space Science Reviews, Science Advances, and Icarus.

Best Publications

  • Quantifying the consensus on anthropogenic global warming in the scientific literature

    John Cook;Dana Nuccitelli;Sarah A Green;Mark Richardson

  • Consensus on consensus: a synthesis of consensus estimates on human-caused global warming

    John Cook;John Cook;Naomi Oreskes;Peter T Doran;William R L Anderegg;William R L Anderegg

  • 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

  • Morphology and Composition of the Surface of Mars: Mars Odyssey THEMIS Results

    Philip R. Christensen;Joshua L. Bandfield;James F. Bell;Noel Gorelick

  • Mars Climate Sounder limb profile retrieval of atmospheric temperature, pressure, and dust and water ice opacity

    Armin Kleinböhl;John T. Schofield;David M. Kass;Wedad A. Abdou

  • REMS: The Environmental Sensor Suite for the Mars Science Laboratory Rover

    J. Gómez-Elvira;C. Armiens;L. Castañer;M. Domínguez

  • PlanetWRF: A general purpose, local to global numerical model for planetary atmospheric and climate dynamics

    Mark I. Richardson;Anthony D. Toigo;Anthony D. Toigo;Claire E. Newman

  • Investigation of the nature and stability of the Martian seasonal water cycle with a general circulation model

    Mark I. Richardson;R. John Wilson

  • On the orbital forcing of Martian water and CO2 cycles: A general circulation model study with simplified volatile schemes

    Michael A. Mischna;Mark I. Richardson;R. John Wilson;Daniel J. McCleese

  • The Modern Near-Surface Martian Climate: A Review of In-situ Meteorological Data from Viking to Curiosity

    G. M. Martínez;C. N. Newman;A. De Vicente-Retortillo;E. Fischer

  • The origin, evolution, and trajectory of large dust storms on Mars during Mars years 24–30 (1999–2011)

    Huiqun Wang;Mark I. Richardson

  • Structure and dynamics of the Martian lower and middle atmosphere as observed by the Mars Climate Sounder: Seasonal variations in zonal mean temperature, dust and water ice aerosols

    D. J. McCleese;N. G. Heavens;J. T. Schofield;W. A. Abdou

  • Simulation of the Martian dust cycle with the GFDL Mars GCM

    Shabari Basu;Mark I. Richardson;R. John Wilson

  • Mars Science Laboratory Observations of the 2018/Mars Year 34 Global Dust Storm

    Scott D. Guzewich;M. Lemmon;C. L. Smith;G. Martínez

  • Winds measured by the Rover Environmental Monitoring Station (REMS) during the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover's Bagnold Dunes Campaign and comparison with numerical modeling using MarsWRF.

    Claire E. Newman;Javier Gómez-Elvira;Mercedes Marin;Sara Navarro

  • A topographically forced asymmetry in the martian circulation and climate

    Mark I. Richardson;R. John Wilson

  • Sublimation of Mars's southern seasonal CO2 ice cap and the formation of spiders

    Sylvain Piqueux;Shane Byrne;Mark I. Richardson

  • The vertical distribution of dust in the Martian atmosphere during northern spring and summer: Observations by the Mars Climate Sounder and analysis of zonal average vertical dust profiles

    N. G. Heavens;N. G. Heavens;M. I. Richardson;A. Kleinböhl;D. M. Kass

  • Water ice clouds in the Martian atmosphere: General circulation model experiments with a simple cloud scheme

    Mark I. Richardson;R. John Wilson;Alexander V. Rodin

  • Simulation of spontaneous and variable global dust storms with the GFDL Mars GCM

    Shabari Basu;John Wilson;Mark Richardson;Andrew Ingersoll

  • Status of High latitude precipitation estimates from observations and reanalyses.

    Ali Behrangi;Matthew Christensen;Matthew Christensen;Mark Richardson;Matthew Lebsock

  • Growth and form of the mound in Gale Crater, Mars: Slope wind enhanced erosion and transport

    Edwin S. Kite;Kevin W. Lewis;Michael P. Lamb;Claire E. Newman

Frequent Co-Authors

Claire E. Newman
Claire E. Newman University of Oxford
John T. Schofield
John T. Schofield California Institute of Technology
Nilton O. Renno
Nilton O. Renno University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Stephen R. Lewis
Stephen R. Lewis The Open University
Richard W. Zurek
Richard W. Zurek Jet Propulsion Lab
David M. Kass
David M. Kass California Institute of Technology
Armin Kleinböhl
Armin Kleinböhl California Institute of Technology
Fredric W. Taylor
Fredric W. Taylor University of Oxford
Ashwin R. Vasavada
Ashwin R. Vasavada California Institute of Technology
Peter L. Read
Peter L. Read University of Oxford

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Environmental Sciences often leads students to consider complementary or alternative fields that offer flexible online education options. For those interested in social impact and policy within environmental contexts, pursuing dsw online programs can provide advanced skills in social work with a focus on community and environmental justice.

Students seeking versatile qualifications may find online general studies degree affordable programs useful for broadening their knowledge base with interdisciplinary approaches. These programs allow customization that can incorporate environmental themes, making them ideal for individuals aiming for diverse career options.

For those looking to start with less demanding coursework or to complement their environmental studies, the easiest bachelor's degree selections can ease the academic load while still adding valuable credentials. This can be particularly helpful for working professionals balancing education with other responsibilities.

Of course, specializing directly in the earth sciences remains a strong path for environmental careers. Programs offering the online geology degree provide foundational knowledge about the planet’s physical materials and processes, critical for various roles in research, conservation, and environmental consulting.

Best Scientists Citing Mark I. Richardson

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles