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Last published 2026
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James Wray

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Also affiliated: Georgia Institute of Technology (2026); Jet Propulsion Laboratory (2013)

3 h-index 6 pubs 916 cited

  • Mars
  • Exobiology
  • Atmosphere
  • Bacteria
  • Methane
  • Spectrum Analysis

Biography and Research Information

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James Wray's research focuses on the analysis of Martian geology and atmospheric composition, with a particular emphasis on the search for evidence of past or present life. His work involves the interpretation of data from space missions, including X-ray diffraction and multispectral imaging from the Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity rover). He has investigated mineralogy at Gale Crater and studied fluvial conglomerates, providing insights into the planet's geological history. A significant area of his research is the investigation of methane production on Mars, examining its potential sources from Mars-relevant clay minerals and simulant regolith. Wray's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 3, with 6 total publications and over 900 citations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 6
  • Citations: 916

Selected Publications

  • Methane Production on Mars-Relevant Clay Minerals and Simulant Regolith (2026)
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