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David L. Des Marais

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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About David L. Des Marais at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

David L. Des Marais is an academic professional affiliated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Their primary research focus includes Planetary Science and Exploration, Astro and Planetary Science, and Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics. As a highly cited researcher, their work has accumulated over 5,973 citations, reflecting substantial influence across the academic community. Their H-index of 29 further reflects the breadth and sustained impact of their scholarly contributions.

Research Areas

Planetary Science and ExplorationAstro and Planetary SciencePlant Water Relations and Carbon DynamicsPlant Stress Responses and TolerancePhotosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms

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Research Output

Total Citations11,946

Above average

Publications202

Active researcher

h-index29

Developing track record

i10-index44

Growing portfolio

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