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Hunter Vannier

Physics and Astronomy · Purdue University West Lafayette

Early career · publishing since 2019Rising activity

Publications

13

Citations

196

Est. group size

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

8

Publishing since 2019

Research summary
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Hunter Vannier's research spans planetary science and astrophysics, including studies of lunar surface geology and mineral composition, the local interstellar medium (the gas and dust surrounding our solar system), and stellar winds and atmospheres of exoplanets. Methods used include laser-based chemical analysis of rock samples, ultraviolet spectroscopy, and analysis of orbital and telescope data to study the Moon's volcanic history and the Sun's path through interstellar space.

Lunar geology and volcanismLocal interstellar medium mappingStellar winds and exoplanet atmospheresLaser-induced spectroscopy for planetary materialsHeliophysics and space exploration mission design

Publication output has been low but increasing in recent years, rising from occasional single papers before 2021 to 2-3 papers per year from 2024 onward.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 1.6/year recently
17182019: 1 publication192020: 1 publication202021: 3 publications321222023: 1 publication232024: 2 publications242025: 3 publications3252026: 2 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Journal of Geophysical Research Planets×3
  • The Astrophysical Journal×2
  • AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts×2
  • The Astronomical Journal×1
  • Space Science Reviews×1
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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