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C. M. Hughes Data-verified
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8 h-index
38 pubs
430 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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C. M. Hughes' research focuses on planetary science, particularly the geological and hydroclimatic history of Mars. Their work analyzes data from Mars rovers, such as Curiosity and Perseverance, to investigate features like ancient river deltas, fluvial depositional systems, and the spectral diversity of Martian rocks and soils. Publications explore evidence of past water activity, including channel-mouth bifurcation angles and backwater morphodynamics in Martian lowlands. The research also draws parallels with terrestrial analogs, such as those found in the Eastern Sahara, to better understand potential early Martian environments. Hughes' scholarship has resulted in 36 publications and 411 citations, with an h-index of 8. They have collaborated with John Shaw at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville on three shared publications.
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- h-index: 8
- Publications: 38
- Citations: 430
Selected Publications
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Stratigraphic Evidence of Backwater Morphodynamics and Lowland River Deltas in the Northern Hemisphere of Mars (2025)
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Ancient Channel-Mouth Bifurcation Angles on Earth and Mars (2024)
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CRISM ROIs for Eberswalde Clay Origin Analysis (2023)
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Prolonged Record of Hydroclimatic Changes at Antoniadi Crater, Mars (2023)
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Sources of Clay‐Rich Sediment in Eberswalde Crater, Mars With Implications for Biopreservation Potential (2023)
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Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars (2022)
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Fluvial Depositional Systems of the African Humid Period: An Analog for an Early, Wet Mars in the Eastern Sahara (2022)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
M. S. Rice
Queensland University of Technology (AU)
4 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Sources of Clay‐Rich Sediment in Eberswalde Crater, Mars With Implications for Biopreservation Potential
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
- Correction to: Photogeologic Map of the Perseverance Rover Field Site in Jezero Crater Constructed by the Mars 2020 Science Team
John Shaw
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
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- Ancient Channel-Mouth Bifurcation Angles on Earth and Mars
- Stratigraphic Evidence of Backwater Morphodynamics and Lowland River Deltas in the Northern Hemisphere of Mars
- River Delta Truck Channel Deposit Preserved in Inverted Relief, Weddington, Arkansas
Christina H. Seeger
Western Washington University (US)
3 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
- Correction to: Photogeologic Map of the Perseverance Rover Field Site in Jezero Crater Constructed by the Mars 2020 Science Team
F. J. Calef
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (US)
3 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
- Correction to: Photogeologic Map of the Perseverance Rover Field Site in Jezero Crater Constructed by the Mars 2020 Science Team
Samantha Jacob
Arizona State University (US)
3 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
- Correction to: Photogeologic Map of the Perseverance Rover Field Site in Jezero Crater Constructed by the Mars 2020 Science Team
J. F. Bell
Arizona State University (US)
2 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
Michael St. Clair
Dynamic Concepts (United States) (US)
2 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
A. A. Fraeman
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (US)
2 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
B. Horgan
Purdue University West Lafayette (US)
2 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
J. R. Johnson
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (US)
2 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
Hannah Kerner
University of Maryland, College Park (US)
2 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
K. M. Kinch
University of Copenhagen (DK)
2 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
M. T. Lemmon
Space Science Institute (US)
2 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
Chase Million
Dynamic Concepts (United States) (US)
2 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
M. Starr
Western Washington University (US)
2 shared publications
- Spectral Diversity of Rocks and Soils in Mastcam Observations Along the Curiosity Rover's Traverse in Gale Crater, Mars
- Spectral diversity of rocks and soils in Mastcam observations along the Curiosity rover’s traverse in Gale crater, Mars
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