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A. Cousin is a leading planetary scientist whose work centers on the geochemical exploration of Mars, with a particular focus on remote-sensing instrumentation and the analysis of Martian surface materials. Their most significant contribution lies in their integral role with the SuperCam instrument suite aboard NASA’s Perseverance rover, part of the Mars 2020 mission. Cousin’s research has been pivotal in advancing laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and infrared spectroscopy for planetary science, enabling the first-ever detailed, in-situ geochemical and mineralogical analyses of Jezero Crater. Their highly cited 2020 paper on the SuperCam body unit and combined system tests (322 citations) established the operational framework for this complex instrument, while their 2021 work on the SuperCam infrared spectrometer (54 citations) further refined our ability to detect organic compounds and hydrated minerals. Through these contributions, Cousin has directly shaped our understanding of Mars’ past habitability and the search for biosignatures, cementing their reputation as a key figure in modern planetary exploration.
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