Michael K. Shepard

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Michael K. Shepard's research focuses on the thermophysical properties and surface characteristics of asteroids. His work involves analyzing data from radio telescopes, including ALMA and VLA, to derive parameters such as thermal inertia, dielectric constant, and brightness temperature for celestial bodies like asteroids (16) Psyche, (15) Eunomia, and the Kalliope–Linus system. He employs thermophysical modeling to understand the surface conditions and composition of these asteroids, contributing to the broader field of planetary science and remote sensing.

In addition to his work in planetary science, Shepard is involved in research related to tobacco addiction prevention, as indicated by his co-authorship on publications detailing a large-scale dataset and foundation model for this purpose. His scholarly output includes 174 publications, with an h-index of 35 and over 3,955 citations, designating him as a highly cited researcher. Shepard collaborates with colleagues at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Charlotte McCormick and Connor McCurtain.

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• h-index: 35
• Publications: 174
• Citations: 3,955