World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Earth Science

D-Index
53
Citations
10006
World Ranking
2875
National Ranking
321

Overview

Monica M. Grady is affiliated with The Open University in the United Kingdom and works primarily within the broad domain of Physics and Astronomy, with a focus on Astronomy and Astrophysics. Their research encompasses related subfields including Ecology, Aerospace Engineering, Geophysics, and Atmospheric Science.

The scientist's main topics of investigation include:

  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Isotope Analysis in Ecology
  • Space Exploration and Technology
  • Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
  • Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
  • Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies

Monica M. Grady has contributed to multiple papers over recent years. Key publications include:

  • "The Winchcombe meteorite, a unique and pristine witness from the outer solar system," 2022, Science Advances
  • "Final Report of the Mars Sample Return Science Planning Group 2 (MSPG2)," 2021, Astrobiology
  • "Preliminary Planning for Mars Sample Return (MSR) Curation Activities in a Sample Receiving Facility (SRF)," 2022, Repository for Publications and Research Data (ETH Zurich)
  • "Organic matter and water from asteroid Itokawa," 2021, Scientific Reports
  • "Exploring Mars with Returned Samples," 2020, Space Science Reviews

Their frequent co-authors reflect a network of collaborative work in related fields and include:

  • I. A. Franchi
  • H. Busemann
  • Vinciane Debaille
  • Aurore Hützler
  • Francès Westall

Monica M. Grady has published regularly in a number of scientific venues, with multiple contributions to:

  • Astrobiology
  • Repository for Publications and Research Data (ETH Zurich)
  • Meteoritics and Planetary Science
  • Scientific Reports
  • Nature Astronomy

Best Publications

  • Comet 81P/Wild 2 under a microscope.

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

  • The fall, recovery, orbit, and composition of the Tagish Lake meteorite: a new type of carbonaceous chondrite.

    Peter G. Brown;Alan R. Hildebrand;Michael E. Zolensky;Monica Grady

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

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

  • Record of fluid-rock interactions on Mars from the meteorite ALH84001.

    C. S. Romanek;M. M. Grady;M. M. Grady;I. P. Wright;D. W. Mittlefehldt

  • CM chondrites exhibit the complete petrologic range from type 2 to 1

    Michael E. Zolensky;David W. Mittlefehldt;Michael E. Lipschutz;Ming-Sheng Wang

  • Radar-Enabled Recovery of the Sutter’s Mill Meteorite, a Carbonaceous Chondrite Regolith Breccia

    Peter Jenniskens;Peter Jenniskens;Marc D. Fries;Qing-Zhu Yin;Michael Zolensky

  • Evaporite mineral assemblages in the nakhlite (martian) meteorites

    J.C Bridges;M.M Grady

  • The origin of chondritic macromolecular organic matter: a carbon and nitrogen isotope study.

    C. M. O'd. Alexander;C. M. O'd. Alexander;S. S. Russell;J. W. Arden;R. D. Ash;R. D. Ash

  • Infrared Spectroscopy of Comet 81P/Wild 2 Samples Returned by Stardust

    Lindsay P. Keller;Sasa Bajt;Giuseppe A. Baratta;Janet Borg

  • Martian atmospheric carbon dioxide and weathering products in SNC meteorites

    R. H. Carr;M. M. Grady;I. P. Wright;C. T. Pillinger

  • The CR chondrite clan

    Michael K. Weisberg;Martin Prinz;Robert N. Clayton;Toshiko K. Mayeda

  • Interstellar carbon in meteorites.

    P. K. Swart;M. M. Grady;C. T. Pillinger;R. S. Lewis

  • The textures and compositions of fine-grained Antarctic micrometeorites: Implications for comparisons with meteorites

    Matthew J. Genge;Monica M. Grady;Robert Hutchison

  • Investigating the variations in carbon and nitrogen isotopes in carbonaceous chondrites

    M.A. Sephton;A.B. Verchovsky;P.A. Bland;I. Gilmour

  • The Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 88, 2004 July

    Sara S. Russell;Luigi Folco;Monica M. Grady;Michael E. Zolensky

  • Compositional differences in enstatite chondrites based on carbon and nitrogen stable isotope measurements

    Monica M. Grady;I.P. Wright;L.P. Carr;C.T. Pillinger

  • Light element geochemistry of the Tagish Lake CI2 chondrite: Comparison with CI1 and CM2 meteorites

    Monica M. Grady;A. B. Verchovsky;I. A. Franchi;I. P. Wright

  • Organic materials in a martian meteorite

    I. P. Wright;M. M. Grady;C. T. Pillinger

  • Tissint Martian Meteorite: A Fresh Look at the Interior, Surface, and Atmosphere of Mars

    H. Chennaoui Aoudjehane;G. Avice;Jean-Alix Barrat;Omar Boudouma

  • Paired Renazzo-type (CR) carbonaceous chondrites from the Sahara

    A. Bischoff;H. Palme;R.D. Ash;R.N. Clayton

Frequent Co-Authors

Ian Wright
Ian Wright The Open University
Ian A. Franchi
Ian A. Franchi The Open University
Mahesh Anand
Mahesh Anand The Open University
C. T. Pillinger
C. T. Pillinger The Open University
Sara S. Russell
Sara S. Russell Natural History Museum
Susanne P. Schwenzer
Susanne P. Schwenzer The Open University
Jutta Zipfel
Jutta Zipfel Max Planck Society
John Bridges
John Bridges University of Leicester
Vinciane Debaille
Vinciane Debaille Université Libre de Bruxelles
Mark A. Sephton
Mark A. Sephton Imperial College London

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

For students interested in expanding their expertise beyond Earth Science, several related online degree options can unlock diverse career opportunities. For veterans exploring creative fields, the best online photography degree programs for veterans offer flexible learning tailored to military experience, blending technical skill with artistic expression.

Language skills add valuable versatility to an Earth Science background. Programs like those highlighted in short Spanish degrees online provide efficient paths to fluency, enhancing career prospects in global environmental agencies or research. Additionally, veterans have dedicated options in this sphere, as noted by the Spanish degree online for veterans, which accommodates unique educational needs and career goals.

For those drawn to creative writing or environmental communication, pursuing an MFA degree online can develop advanced skills in storytelling and media production. These competencies complement scientific knowledge, enabling graduates to influence public understanding and policy.

Choosing the right online degree depends on individual career aspirations, educational background, and lifestyle. Exploring these related pathways can broaden horizons and enrich a career grounded in Earth Science.

Best Scientists Citing Monica M. Grady

Trending Scientists