Morgan Hill
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Dr. Morgan Hill is a pioneering cosmochemist whose research bridges the fields of organic geochemistry and planetary science, with a primary focus on the preservation and analysis of organic compounds in extraterrestrial materials. Her most cited work, a 2018 study on the effect of polychromatic X-ray microtomography on the Murchison CM chondrite, has garnered 26 citations and addresses a critical methodological concern in the field. By demonstrating that X-ray microcomputed tomography (μCT) does not significantly degrade the amino acid content of carbonaceous chondrites, Dr. Hill validated a non-destructive technique essential for characterizing precious samples, such as those returned by robotic missions. This contribution has profound implications for sample return missions, including those from asteroids and Mars, where maximizing scientific return while preserving organic integrity is paramount. Her work underscores a commitment to rigorous analytical protocols, ensuring that future studies of primitive meteorites can confidently employ μCT without compromising their organic inventory. Dr. Hill’s research is foundational for understanding the organic inventory of the early solar system and the origins of life’s building blocks.
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