Michael K. Shepard

High Impact

Professor, Chair

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-02

faculty

35 h-index 174 pubs 3,955 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Michael K. Shepard is a Professor and Chair in the Department of [Unknown] at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. His research focuses on planetary science, particularly the surface properties of asteroids. He has investigated the heterogeneous surfaces of asteroids like (16) Psyche and the Kalliope-Linus system, utilizing data from instruments such as ALMA and VLA. His work includes deriving maps of thermal inertia, dielectric constant, and brightness temperature for these celestial bodies.

Shepard's scholarly output is marked by a h-index of 35, with 174 total publications and over 3,955 citations. He is recognized as a highly cited researcher. His recent publications also extend into the domain of public health, with work on the DEFEND dataset and foundation model for tobacco addiction prevention. Key collaborators include Charlotte McCormick and Connor McCurtain from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Metrics

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

Selected Publications

  • DEFEND: A Large-scale 1M Dataset and Foundation Model for Tobacco Addiction Prevention (2025)

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