Sanjeev Gupta

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Sanjeev Gupta is a leading figure in planetary geology, renowned for his work on the sedimentary processes and habitability of ancient Mars. As a key member of NASA’s Curiosity and Perseverance rover science teams, his research focuses on reconstructing the depositional environments of the Martian surface using high-resolution 3D visualization and robotic imagery. His most cited paper (126 citations) provides compelling evidence for plunging river plume deposits in Gale crater, fundamentally advancing our understanding of Mars’ ancient aqueous systems. Gupta has pioneered the use of advanced 3D visualization tools, including the Planetary Robotics 3D Viewer (PRo3D) and the PRoViDE framework, which enable scientists to create accurate digital outcrop models from rover and orbiter data. These tools have transformed how geologists explore Mars remotely, allowing for immersive, mission-spanning analysis of stereo image sequences. His work on the Mars 2020 Mastcam-Z investigation further underscores his impact, facilitating the detailed geological analysis of Jezero crater. With over 200 citations across his key publications, Gupta’s contributions are essential for interpreting Mars’ sedimentary record and assessing its past potential for life.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Evidence for plunging river plume deposits in the Pahrump Hills member of the Murray formation, Gale crater, Mars

   126 citations · 2018
2. 2
   Geological Analysis of Martian Rover‐Derived Digital Outcrop Models Using the 3‐D Visualization Tool, Planetary Robotics 3‐D Viewer—PRo3D

   49 citations · 2018
3. 3
   Three‐Dimensional Data Preparation and Immersive Mission‐Spanning Visualization and Analysis of Mars 2020 Mastcam‐Z Stereo Image Sequences

   25 citations · 2023
4. 4
   The<scp>PRoViDE</scp>Framework: Accurate<scp>3D</scp>Geological Models for Virtual Exploration of the Martian Surface from Rover and Orbital Imagery

   9 citations · 2022

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