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Horton E. Newsom is a Research Professor and Senior Research Scientist III at the Institute of Meteoritics, University of New Mexico. He holds a Ph.D. in Geochemistry from the University of Arizona (1981).
His research focuses on planetary geochemistry, with emphasis on Mars geology, impact cratering effects (hydrothermal/atmospheric), Martian soil formation mechanisms, and educational outreach in K-12 science. He serves as co-investigator for the ChemCam instrument on NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission.
Newsom's publications span 20+ years of Mars-related studies, including analyses of impact crater geochemistry, hydrothermal alteration processes, and mineralogical mapping using orbital and rover data. His work bridges field studies (e.g., Lonar Crater analog research) with planetary-scale interpretations.
Key contributions include: identifying potential aqueous/hydrothermal Martian deposits via crater analysis, characterizing Martian regolith composition via Odyssey GRS data, and developing methodologies for in-situ LIBS analysis of extraterrestrial materials. His work frequently integrates multidisciplinary datasets from remote sensing, laboratory spectroscopy, and field analog studies.
