Michael K. Shepard

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Michael K. Shepard's research focuses on the physical properties of celestial bodies, particularly asteroids. He has investigated the surface properties, thermal inertia, dielectric constant, and brightness temperature of asteroids such as (16) Psyche, Kalliope-Linus, and (15) Eunomia. His work utilizes data from advanced observational tools like the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the Very Large Array (VLA) to derive these surface characteristics. Shepard's publications contribute to our understanding of the heterogeneity and composition of these near-Earth objects.

In parallel, Shepard has also engaged in research concerning behavioral health interventions. One recent publication focuses on DEFEND, a large-scale dataset and foundation model designed for tobacco addiction prevention. This work suggests an interest in applying data science and modeling techniques to public health challenges.

With a career marked by significant scholarly output, Shepard has published 174 total publications, accumulating 3,955 citations and an h-index of 35. He holds the designation of a highly cited researcher. His collaborations include work with Charlotte McCormick and Naga Venkata Sai Raviteja Chappa, both from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

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