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Pamela Such is a leading researcher in planetary analog missions, specializing in the simulation of human-robotic exploration of Mars. Her major contributions center on the AMADEE-18 expedition, a large-scale Mars analog mission conducted in the Dhofar region of Oman in February 2018. Such’s work encompasses the design, execution, and analysis of this complex field campaign, which involved a carefully selected field crew and research teams from 25 nations, coordinated with the Austrian Space Forum and the Oman Astronomical Society. Her most cited paper, “The AMADEE-18 Mars Analog Expedition in the Dhofar Region of Oman” (19 citations), provides a comprehensive overview of the mission’s objectives and operations. She also led the laboratory analysis of returned samples (13 citations), demonstrating the critical link between field simulation and post-mission geochemical and biological investigation. Additionally, her work on remote science activities (2 citations) highlights the challenges of real-time science support during simulated planetary surface missions. Such’s research is foundational for advancing protocols for future human exploration of Mars, bridging operational field testing with rigorous scientific analysis.