2026 Krishan K. Khurana: 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	70	986	867	466	396	345	16315

Krishan K. Khurana 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 Krishan K. Khurana sits on this spectrum.

38 publications 603+

This scientist: 345 publications — 91st percentile

91% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Krishan K. Khurana 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 Krishan K. Khurana sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index 106+

This scientist: 70 D-Index — 90th percentile

90% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Krishan K. Khurana is affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles in the United States. Their research spans multiple fields, focusing primarily on physics and astronomy, with a substantial portion of work also in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology.

Their expertise extends across several subfields, including astronomy and astrophysics, molecular biology, aerospace engineering, geophysics, and oceanography.

Khurana's research covers a wide range of topics, notably:

Astro and Planetary Science
Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
Planetary Science and Exploration
Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena

The scientist has contributed significantly to the understanding of planetary interiors and space environments, with recent papers including:

Exploring the Interior of Europa with the Europa Clipper (2023, Space Science Reviews)
Local Time Asymmetries in Jupiter's Magnetodisc Currents (2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics)
Geophysical Characterization of the Interiors of Ganymede, Callisto and Europa by ESA's JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (2024, Space Science Reviews)
The Europa Clipper Magnetometer (2023, Space Science Reviews)
Revealing the Interior Structure of Icy Moons with a Bayesian Approach to Magnetic Induction Measurements (2023, The Planetary Science Journal)

Khurana frequently collaborates with other researchers in the field. Regular co-authors include:

Xianzhe Jia
M. G. Kivelson
Corey J. Cochrane
Joachim Saur
Jiang Liu

The scientist's work is published in multiple venues, reflecting a focus on geophysical and planetary research. These venues include:

Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
Space Science Reviews
arXiv (Cornell University)
The Planetary Science Journal
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences

Best Publications

A new functional form to study the solar wind control of the magnetopause size and shape

J.-H. Shue;J. K. Chao;H. C. Fu;C. T. Russell

962
Citations
Galileo Magnetometer Measurements: A Stronger Case for a Subsurface Ocean at Europa

Margaret G. Kivelson;Krishan K. Khurana;Christopher T. Russell;Martin Volwerk

811
Citations
Induced magnetic fields as evidence for subsurface oceans in Europa and Callisto

K. K. Khurana;M. G. Kivelson;D. J. Stevenson;G. Schubert

755
Citations
Identification of a Dynamic Atmosphere at Enceladus with the Cassini Magnetometer

M. K. Dougherty;K. K. Khurana;F. M. Neubauer;C. T. Russell

527
Citations
The Permanent and Inductive Magnetic Moments of Ganymede

M.G. Kivelson;K.K. Khurana;M. Volwerk

496
Citations
Subsurface Oceans on Europa and Callisto: Constraints from Galileo Magnetometer Observations

Christophe Zimmer;Krishan K. Khurana;Margaret G. Kivelson

482
Citations
Discovery of Ganymede's magnetic field by the Galileo spacecraft

M. G. Kivelson;K. K. Khurana;C. T. Russell;R. J. Walker

474
Citations
Probabilistic models of the Jovian magnetopause and bow shock locations

S. P. Joy;M. G. Kivelson;R. J. Walker;K. K. Khurana

324
Citations
Euler potential models of Jupiter's magnetospheric field

Krishan K. Khurana

282
Citations
Europa and Callisto: Induced or intrinsic fields in a periodically varying plasma environment

M. G. Kivelson;K. K. Khurana;D. J. Stevenson;L. Bennett

253
Citations
Cassini magnetometer observations during Saturn orbit insertion.

M. K. Dougherty;N. Achilleos;N. André;C. S. Arridge

246
Citations
Evidence of a plume on Europa from Galileo magnetic and plasma wave signatures

Xianzhe Jia;Margaret G. Kivelson;Margaret G. Kivelson;Krishan K. Khurana;William S. Kurth

245
Citations
Modeling the size and shape of Saturn's magnetopause with variable dynamic pressure

C. S. Arridge;N. Achilleos;M. K. Dougherty;K. K. Khurana

214
Citations
The Galileo Magnetic Field Investigation

M. G. Kivelson;K. K. Khurana;J. D. Means;C. T. Russell

214
Citations
Io's Interaction with the Plasma Torus: Galileo Magnetometer Report

M. G. Kivelson;K. K. Khurana;R. J. Walker;J. Warnecke

201
Citations
Plasma sheet turbulence observed by Cluster II

James M. Weygand;M. G. Kivelson;K. K. Khurana;H. K. Schwarzl

198
Citations
Warping of Saturn's magnetospheric and magnetotail current sheets

C. S. Arridge;C. S. Arridge;K. K. Khurana;C. T. Russell;D. J. Southwood;D. J. Southwood

196
Citations
The magnetic field and magnetosphere of Ganymede

M. G. Kivelson;K. K. Khurana;F. V. Coroniti;S. Joy

196
Citations
Influence of solar wind on Jupiter's magnetosphere deduced from currents in the equatorial plane

Krishan K. Khurana

190
Citations
Magnetic field signatures near Galileo's closest approach to Gaspra

M. G. Kivelson;L. F. Bargatze;K. K. Khurana;D. J. Southwood

183
Citations
Measurements: A Stronger Case for a Subsurface Ocean at Europa

Margaret G. Kivelson;Krishan K. Khurana;Christopher T. Russell;Martin Volwerk

0
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Margaret G. Kivelson University of California, Los Angeles

Christopher T. Russell University of California, Los Angeles

Chris S. Arridge Lancaster University

Michele K. Dougherty Imperial College London

David J. Southwood Imperial College London

Andrew J. Coates University College London

M. K. Dougherty Imperial College London

William S. Kurth University of Iowa

André Balogh Imperial College London

Robert L. McPherron University of California, Los Angeles

External Links

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