World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Linda T. Elkins-Tanton

Linda T. Elkins-Tanton

D-Index & Metrics

Earth Science

D-Index
56
Citations
12299
World Ranking
2399
National Ranking
1008

Linda T. Elkins-Tanton 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 Linda T. Elkins-Tanton sits on this spectrum.

38–42 publications: 1 scientists 43–47 publications: 0 scientists 48–52 publications: 3 scientists 53–57 publications: 8 scientists 58–62 publications: 11 scientists 63–67 publications: 16 scientists 68–72 publications: 24 scientists 73–77 publications: 31 scientists 78–82 publications: 49 scientists 83–87 publications: 77 scientists 88–92 publications: 86 scientists 93–97 publications: 88 scientists 98–102 publications: 92 scientists 103–107 publications: 84 scientists 108–112 publications: 102 scientists 113–117 publications: 108 scientists 118–122 publications: 117 scientists 123–127 publications: 126 scientists 128–132 publications: 146 scientists 133–137 publications: 114 scientists 138–142 publications: 102 scientists 143–147 publications: 127 scientists 148–152 publications: 102 scientists 153–157 publications: 112 scientists 158–162 publications: 102 scientists 163–167 publications: 127 scientists 168–172 publications: 121 scientists 173–177 publications: 112 scientists 178–182 publications: 109 scientists 183–187 publications: 98 scientists 188–192 publications: 92 scientists 193–197 publications: 105 scientists 198–202 publications: 77 scientists 203–207 publications: 80 scientists 208–212 publications: 89 scientists 213–217 publications: 70 scientists 218–222 publications: 74 scientists 223–227 publications: 74 scientists 228–232 publications: 70 scientists 233–237 publications: 67 scientists 238–242 publications: 59 scientists 243–247 publications: 67 scientists 248–252 publications: 51 scientists 253–257 publications: 46 scientists 258–262 publications: 41 scientists 263–267 publications: 39 scientists 268–272 publications: 34 scientists 273–277 publications: 39 scientists 278–282 publications: 35 scientists 283–287 publications: 36 scientists 288–292 publications: 35 scientists 293–297 publications: 29 scientists 298–302 publications: 23 scientists 303–307 publications: 39 scientists 308–312 publications: 34 scientists 313–317 publications: 23 scientists 318–322 publications: 18 scientists 323–327 publications: 18 scientists 328–332 publications: 21 scientists 333–337 publications: 20 scientists 338–342 publications: 15 scientists 343–347 publications: 13 scientists 348–352 publications: 24 scientists 353–357 publications: 25 scientists 358–362 publications: 10 scientists 363–367 publications: 20 scientists 368–372 publications: 17 scientists 373–377 publications: 18 scientists 378–382 publications: 15 scientists 383–387 publications: 7 scientists 388–392 publications: 22 scientists 393–397 publications: 9 scientists 398–402 publications: 11 scientists 403–407 publications: 16 scientists 408–412 publications: 4 scientists 413–417 publications: 5 scientists 418–422 publications: 14 scientists 423–427 publications: 8 scientists 428–432 publications: 7 scientists 433–437 publications: 7 scientists 438–442 publications: 10 scientists 443–447 publications: 10 scientists 448–452 publications: 3 scientists 453–457 publications: 9 scientists 458–462 publications: 11 scientists 463–467 publications: 4 scientists 468–472 publications: 6 scientists 473–477 publications: 11 scientists 478–482 publications: 8 scientists 483–487 publications: 2 scientists 488–492 publications: 3 scientists 493–497 publications: 4 scientists 498–502 publications: 4 scientists 503–507 publications: 4 scientists 508–509 publications: 4 scientists 510+ publications: 100 scientists
38 publications 510+

This scientist: 278 publications — 82nd percentile

82% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 510 publications or more.

Linda T. Elkins-Tanton 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 Linda T. Elkins-Tanton sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 15 scientists 31 D-Index: 42 scientists 32 D-Index: 60 scientists 33 D-Index: 90 scientists 34 D-Index: 103 scientists 35 D-Index: 108 scientists 36 D-Index: 142 scientists 37 D-Index: 147 scientists 38 D-Index: 147 scientists 39 D-Index: 152 scientists 40 D-Index: 143 scientists 41 D-Index: 157 scientists 42 D-Index: 141 scientists 43 D-Index: 151 scientists 44 D-Index: 140 scientists 45 D-Index: 135 scientists 46 D-Index: 121 scientists 47 D-Index: 108 scientists 48 D-Index: 128 scientists 49 D-Index: 111 scientists 50 D-Index: 106 scientists 51 D-Index: 112 scientists 52 D-Index: 102 scientists 53 D-Index: 103 scientists 54 D-Index: 94 scientists 55 D-Index: 61 scientists 56 D-Index: 101 scientists 57 D-Index: 71 scientists 58 D-Index: 65 scientists 59 D-Index: 78 scientists 60 D-Index: 93 scientists 61 D-Index: 56 scientists 62 D-Index: 58 scientists 63 D-Index: 52 scientists 64 D-Index: 63 scientists 65 D-Index: 49 scientists 66 D-Index: 53 scientists 67 D-Index: 57 scientists 68 D-Index: 50 scientists 69 D-Index: 44 scientists 70 D-Index: 44 scientists 71 D-Index: 31 scientists 72 D-Index: 33 scientists 73 D-Index: 33 scientists 74 D-Index: 23 scientists 75 D-Index: 32 scientists 76 D-Index: 24 scientists 77 D-Index: 17 scientists 78 D-Index: 19 scientists 79 D-Index: 9 scientists 80 D-Index: 21 scientists 81 D-Index: 20 scientists 82 D-Index: 17 scientists 83 D-Index: 19 scientists 84 D-Index: 19 scientists 85 D-Index: 14 scientists 86 D-Index: 6 scientists 87 D-Index: 14 scientists 88 D-Index: 17 scientists 89 D-Index: 10 scientists 90 D-Index: 8 scientists 91 D-Index: 8 scientists 92 D-Index: 9 scientists 93 D-Index: 6 scientists 94+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30 D-Index 94+

This scientist: 56 D-Index — 69th percentile

69% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 94 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2018 - Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • 2016 - Fellow of American Geophysical Union (AGU)

Overview

Linda T. Elkins-Tanton is affiliated with Arizona State University in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on Physics and Astronomy, with substantial contributions to the subfields of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics, Molecular Biology, Ecology, and Artificial Intelligence.

The scientist's work spans multiple topics, including:

  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
  • Geological and Geochemical Analysis
  • High-pressure Geophysics and Materials
  • Isotope Analysis in Ecology
  • Stellar, Planetary, and Galactic Studies

Their recent publications cover a range of important planetary and geological subjects. Selected papers include:

  • "Observations, Meteorites, and Models: A Preflight Assessment of the Composition and Formation of (16) Psyche," 2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • "Distinguishing the Origin of Asteroid (16) Psyche," 2022, Space Science Reviews
  • "Field evidence for coal combustion links the 252 Ma Siberian Traps with global carbon disruption," 2020, Geology
  • "Carbonatites as a record of the carbon isotope composition of large igneous province outgassing," 2020, Earth and Planetary Science Letters
  • "The Psyche Magnetometry Investigation," 2023, Space Science Reviews

The scientist has collaborated frequently with colleagues including B. P. Weiss, R. Oran, D. J. Lawrence, J. G. O'Rourke, and T. J. McCoy. These collaborations have resulted in multiple joint publications.

Linda T. Elkins-Tanton's work has appeared repeatedly in several notable publications, with the highest number in "Space Science Reviews" (9 publications), followed by "Journal of Geophysical Research Planets" (7 publications), "Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America" (5 publications), "The Planetary Science Journal" (4 publications), and "Earth and Planetary Science Letters" (3 publications).

Recognition for their contributions includes election as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2018 and as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in 2016.

Best Publications

  • Fractional crystallization and mantle-melting controls on calc-alkaline differentiation trends

    Timothy L. Grove;Linda T. Elkins-Tanton;Stephen W. Parman;Nilanjan Chatterjee

  • Magma oceans in the inner solar system

    Linda T. Elkins-Tanton

  • Linked magma ocean solidification and atmospheric growth for Earth and Mars

    L.T. Elkins-Tanton

  • Thermal and Magmatic Evolution of the Moon

    Charles K. Shearer;Paul C. Hess;Mark A. Wieczorek;Matt E. Pritchard

  • The lunar magma ocean: Reconciling the solidification process with lunar petrology and geochronology

    Linda T. Elkins-Tanton;Seth Burgess;Qing Zhu Yin

  • Recent Hotspot Volcanism on Venus from VIRTIS Emissivity Data

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

  • Chondrites as samples of differentiated planetesimals

    Linda T. Elkins-Tanton;Benjamin P. Weiss;Maria T. Zuber

  • Magma ocean fractional crystallization and cumulate overturn in terrestrial planets: Implications for Mars

    Linda T. Elkins-Tanton;E. M. Parmentier;P. C. Hess

  • Widespread mixing and burial of Earth’s Hadean crust by asteroid impacts

    S. Marchi;W. F. Bottke;Linda Elkins-Tanton;M. Bierhaus

  • Stochastic Late Accretion to Earth, the Moon, and Mars

    William F. Bottke;Richard J. Walker;James M. D. Day;James M. D. Day;David Nesvorny

  • Continental magmatism caused by lithospheric delamination

    Linda T. Elkins-Tanton

  • Ocean planet or thick atmosphere: On the mass-radius relationship for solid exoplanets with massive atmospheres

    E. R. Adams;S. Seager;L. Elkins-Tanton

  • The timeline of the lunar bombardment: Revisited

    Alessandro Morbidelli;D. Nesvorny;Vera Laurenz;S. Marchi

  • Continental magmatism, volatile recycling, and a heterogeneous mantle caused by lithospheric gravitational instabilities

    Linda T. Elkins-Tanton;Linda T. Elkins-Tanton

  • Ranges of Atmospheric Mass and Composition of Super-Earth Exoplanets

    Linda T. Elkins-Tanton;Sara Seager

  • Effect of solid flow above a subducting slab on water distribution and melting at convergent plate boundaries

    Amandine Marie Cagnioncle;E. M. Parmentier;Linda T. Elkins-Tanton;Linda T. Elkins-Tanton

  • Possible formation of ancient crust on Mars through magma ocean processes

    Linda T. Elkins-Tanton;Paul C. Hess;E. M. Parmentier

  • The lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary and cratonic lithospheric layering beneath Australia from Sp wave imaging

    Heather A. Ford;Karen M. Fischer;David L. Abt;Catherine A. Rychert

  • Magnesian andesite and dacite lavas from Mt. Shasta, northern California: products of fractional crystallization of H 2 O-rich mantle melts

    Timothy L. Grove;Michael B. Baker;Richard C. Price;Stephen W. Parman

  • Magnitude and consequences of volatile release from the Siberian Traps

    Benjamin A. Black;Linda T. Elkins-Tanton;Linda T. Elkins-Tanton;Michael C. Rowe;Ingrid Ukstins Peate

  • Chondrites as Samples of Differentiated Planetesimals

    L. T. Elkins-Tanton;B. P. Weiss

Frequent Co-Authors

Erik Asphaug
Erik Asphaug University of Arizona
William F. Bottke
William F. Bottke Southwest Research Institute
Simone Marchi
Simone Marchi Southwest Research Institute
David Bercovici
David Bercovici Yale University
James F. Bell
James F. Bell Arizona State University
E. M. Parmentier
E. M. Parmentier Brown University
David J. Lawrence
David J. Lawrence Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Earth Science in the USA opens doors to various interdisciplinary career paths. Many students explore complementary fields that enhance their expertise and job prospects. For example, pursuing an online MFA degree can be a unique way to blend scientific knowledge with creative communication skills, essential for environmental advocacy and education roles.

Those interested in organizational leadership within environmental agencies might consider an best online master degree in human resource management. This can equip Earth Science graduates with critical skills in team management and strategic planning.

Moreover, mature learners should explore options recognized for their accessibility and support, such as the best degrees for older adults. These programs offer flexibility that accommodates continuing education alongside personal commitments.

For those focused on library sciences or research, pursuing an ALA-accredited program in library and information science complements Earth Science studies by enhancing data management and archival expertise.

These diverse pathways underline the value of combining Earth Science with other disciplines to broaden career opportunities in an evolving job market.

Best Scientists Citing Linda T. Elkins-Tanton

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles