2026 Ellen R. Stofan: Earth Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Earth Science	64	1521	1360	678	591	281	12849

Ellen R. Stofan publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ellen R. Stofan sits on this spectrum.

38 publications 603+

This scientist: 281 publications — 84th percentile

84% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 603 publications or more.

Ellen R. Stofan D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ellen R. Stofan sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index 106+

This scientist: 64 D-Index — 84th percentile

84% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 106 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

Fellow of the Geological Society of America
Fellow of the Geological Society of America
Fellow of the Geological Society of America
Fellow of the Geological Society of America

Overview

Ellen R. Stofan is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution in the United States. Their primary field of study is Physics and Astronomy, with a focus on several subfields including Astronomy and Astrophysics, Atmospheric Science, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, and Aerospace Engineering.

Their research work covers a range of topics related to space and planetary sciences. The main topics include:

Astro and Planetary Science
Planetary Science and Exploration
Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
Space exploration and regulation
Origins and Evolution of Life
Health and Medical Research Impacts
Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life

Ellen R. Stofan has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications. Notable papers include:

Science Goals and Objectives for the Dragonfly Titan Rotorcraft Relocatable Lander, 2021, The Planetary Science Journal
LARGE VOLCANIC RISES ON VENUS, 2022, University of Arizona Press eBooks
Coronae on Venus: An Updated Global Database and Insights Into Morphology, Spatial Distribution, Geological Setting, and Lithospheric Properties, 2025, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
Hubble's successor, at last, 2021, Science

The scientist frequently collaborates with other researchers, including:

S. E. Smrekar
Nick Partridge
Jason W. Barnes
E. P. Turtle
M. G. Trainer

The venues where their work is often published include:

The Planetary Science Journal
Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
University of Arizona Press eBooks
Science

Among recognitions received, Ellen R. Stofan is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America.

Best Publications

The lakes of Titan

Ellen R. Stofan;Charles Elachi;Jonathan I. Lunine;Ralf D. Lorenz

716
Citations
The sand seas of Titan: Cassini RADAR observations of longitudinal dunes.

R. D. Lorenz;S. Wall;J. Radebaugh;G. Boubin

442
Citations
Radar Soundings of the Subsurface of Mars

Giovanni Picardi;Jeffrey J. Plaut;Daniela Biccari;Ornella Bombaci

428
Citations
Subsurface radar sounding of the south polar layered deposits of Mars.

Jeffrey J. Plaut;Giovanni Picardi;Ali Safaeinili;Anton B. Ivanov

401
Citations
Global distribution and characteristics of coronae and related features on Venus: Implications for origin and relation to mantle processes

Ellen R. Stofan;Virgil L. Sharpton;Gerald Schubert;Gidon Baer

401
Citations
Venus tectonics: An overview of Magellan observations

Sean C. Solomon;Suzanne E. Smrekar;Duane L. Bindschadler;Robert E. Grimm

379
Citations
Recent Hotspot Volcanism on Venus from VIRTIS Emissivity Data

Suzanne E. Smrekar;Ellen R. Stofan;Nils Mueller;Nils Mueller;Allan Treiman

368
Citations
Hydrocarbon lakes on Titan: Distribution and interaction with a porous regolith

A. Hayes;O. Aharonson;P. Callahan;C. Elachi

292
Citations
Cassini radar views the surface of Titan

C. Elachi;S. Wall;M. Allison;Y. Anderson

287
Citations
Titan's inventory of organic surface materials

Ralph D. Lorenz;Karl L. Mitchell;Randolph L. Kirk;Alexander G. Hayes

268
Citations
Cryovolcanic features on Titan's surface as revealed by the Cassini Titan Radar Mapper

Rosaly M.C. Lopes;K. L. Mitchell;Ellen R. Stofan;Jonathan I. Lunine;Jonathan I. Lunine

260
Citations
Magellan mission summary

R. S. Saunders;A. J. Spear;P. C. Allin;R. S. Austin

257
Citations
The morphology and evolution of coronae on Venus

Steven W. Squyres;D. M. Janes;Gidon Baer;Duane L. Bindschadler

255
Citations
Rapid and extensive surface changes near Titan's equator: evidence of April showers.

E. P. Turtle;J. E. Perry;A. G. Hayes;R. D. Lorenz

254
Citations
Dunes on Titan observed by Cassini Radar

J. Radebaugh;R. D. Lorenz;J. I. Lunine;S. D. Wall

242
Citations
Corona Formation and Heat Loss on Venus by Coupled Upwelling and Delamination

Suzanne E. Smrekar;Ellen R. Stofan

217
Citations
Geophysical models for the formation and evolution of coronae on Venus

Daniel M. Janes;Steven W. Squyres;Duane L. Bindschadler;Gidon Baer

212
Citations
Correlations between Cassini VIMS spectra and RADAR SAR images: Implications for Titan's surface composition and the character of the Huygens Probe Landing Site

Laurence A. Soderblom;Randolph L. Kirk;Jonathan I. Lunine;Jeffrey A. Anderson

209
Citations
Regional topographic rises on Venus: Geology of Western Eistla Regio and comparison to Beta Regio and Atla Regio

D. A. Senske;G. G. Schaber;E. R. Stofan

197
Citations
Cryovolcanism on Titan: New results from Cassini RADAR and VIMS

R. M. C. Lopes;R. L. Kirk;K. L. Mitchell;A. LeGall

185
Citations
The Lakes of Titan

J. Lunine;E. Stofan;C. Elachi;R. Lorenz

1
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Rosaly M. C. Lopes California Institute of Technology

Ralph D. Lorenz Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Jani Radebaugh Brigham Young University

Bryan Stiles Jet Propulsion Lab

Jonathan I. Lunine Jet Propulsion Lab

Alexander G. Hayes Cornell University

Karl L. Mitchell California Institute of Technology

Howard A. Zebker Stanford University

Charles Elachi California Institute of Technology

Tom G. Farr California Institute of Technology

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