Mark Fonda: h-index, Total Citations, and Citation Map
Mark Fonda's h-index is 7 (7 i10-index, 606+ total citations across 3+ publications) according to Google Scholar as of May 2026. Mark Fonda is affiliated with NASA Ames Research Center.
Mark Fonda is a researcher affiliated with NASA Ames Research Center, specializing in Astrobiology, Exobiology, Meteoritics. Their work has been cited 606 times. This profile visualizes their global influence, highlighting strong citation networks in United States.
Mark Fonda's Citation Metrics
Bibliometric impact based on 3 indexed publications.
- H-Index
- 7
- i10-Index
- 7
- Total Citations
- 606
- Citing Countries
- 18
As of May 2026.
Mark Fonda has an h-index of 7 and 606 total citations across 3 publications, with research cited by institutions in 18 countries.
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Characterization and calibration of the CheMin mineralogical instrument on Mars Science Laboratory
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The researcher proposed a seminal mechanism for the delivery of organic matter to early Earth via meteors, establishing a foundational framework for understanding planetary prebiotic chemistry.
The researcher established the foundational calibration framework for the CheMin instrument on Mars Science Laboratory, enabling precise mineralogical characterization of Martian samples.
The researcher provided the first empirical science data from the O/OREOS mission's SEVO payload, establishing a critical baseline for assessing the viability of organic molecules in the harsh space environment.
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