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Ralf Jaumann 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 Ralf Jaumann sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 603+

This scientist: 1,323 publications — 100th percentile

100% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Ralf Jaumann 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 Ralf Jaumann sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 106+

This scientist: 94 D-Index — 98th percentile

98% 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

  • 2026 - Research.com Earth Science in Germany Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Earth Science in Germany Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Earth Science in Germany Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Earth Science in Germany Leader Award

Overview

Ralf Jaumann is affiliated with the Freie Universität Berlin in Germany. Their research primarily lies within the field of Physics and Astronomy, with a strong focus on subfields such as Astronomy and Astrophysics, Atmospheric Science, Ecology, Aerospace Engineering, and Molecular Biology.

The core topics covered in Jaumann's work include Planetary Science and Exploration, Astro and Planetary Science, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Isotope Analysis in Ecology, Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life, Space Exploration and Technology, and Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies.

Jaumann has contributed to several recent publications, which highlight various aspects of planetary science and space missions:

  • The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mast Camera Zoom (Mastcam-Z) Multispectral, Stereoscopic Imaging Investigation, 2021, Space Science Reviews
  • Macromolecular organic matter in samples of the asteroid (162173) Ryugu, 2023, Science
  • Geological, multispectral, and meteorological imaging results from the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover in Jezero crater, 2022, Science Advances
  • The MASCOT lander aboard Hayabusa2: The in-situ exploration of NEA (162173) Ryugu, 2021, Planetary and Space Science
  • Mid-infrared emissivity of partially dehydrated asteroid (162173) Ryugu shows strong signs of aqueous alteration, 2022, Nature Communications

Jaumann has collaborated frequently with several co-authors, including:

  • Katharina A. Otto
  • Klaus-Dieter Matz
  • T. Roatsch
  • C. A. Raymond
  • Nicole Schmitz

The scientist has published extensively in numerous academic venues, with repeated contributions to:

  • Space Science Reviews
  • Planetary and Space Science
  • Icarus
  • Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • The Planetary Science Journal

Best Publications

  • Global Mineralogical and Aqueous Mars History Derived from OMEGA/Mars Express Data

    Jean-Pierre Bibring;Yves Langevin;John F. Mustard;François Poulet

  • Mars surface diversity as revealed by the OMEGA/Mars Express observations.

    Jean-Pierre Bibring;Yves Langevin;Aline Gendrin;Brigitte Gondet

  • JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE): An ESA mission to orbit Ganymede and to characterise the Jupiter system

    O. Grasset;M.K. Dougherty;A. Coustenis;E.J. Bunce

  • Hayabusa2 arrives at the carbonaceous asteroid 162173 Ryugu—A spinning top–shaped rubble pile

    S. Watanabe;S. Watanabe;M. Hirabayashi;N. Hirata;Na. Hirata

  • Dawn at Vesta: Testing the Protoplanetary Paradigm

    C. T. Russell;C. A. Raymond;A. Coradini;H. Y. McSween

  • Recent and episodic volcanic and glacial activity on Mars revealed by the High Resolution Stereo Camera

    G. Neukum;R. Jaumann;H. Hoffmann;E. Hauber

  • Habitability on Early Mars and the Search for Biosignatures with the ExoMars Rover

    Jorge L. Vago;Frances Westall;Andrew J. Coates;Ralf Jaumann

  • Ages and stratigraphy of mare basalts in Oceanus Procellarum, Mare Nubium, Mare Cognitum, and Mare Insularum

    H. Hiesinger;J. W. Head;U. Wolf;R. Jaumann

  • The high-resolution stereo camera (HRSC) experiment on Mars Express: Instrument aspects and experiment conduct from interplanetary cruise through the nominal mission

    R. Jaumann;G. Neukum;T. Behnke;T.C. Duxbury

  • HRSC: the High Resolution Stereo Camera of Mars Express

    G. Neukum;R. Jaumann;Hrsc Co-Investigator;Experiment Team

  • Ages of mare basalts on the lunar nearside

    Harald Hiesinger;Ralf Jaumann;Gerhard Neukum;James W. Head

  • The geomorphology, color, and thermal properties of Ryugu: Implications for parent-body processes

    S. Sugita;S. Sugita;R. Honda;T. Morota;S. Kameda

  • The organic-rich surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko as seen by VIRTIS/Rosetta

    F. Capaccioni;A. Coradini;G. Filacchione;S. Erard

  • Perennial water ice identified in the south polar cap of Mars

    J.-P. Bibring;Y. Langevin;F. Poulet;A. Gendrin

  • Tropical to mid-latitude snow and ice accumulation, flow and glaciation on Mars

    J.-W. Head;G. Neukum;R. Jaumann;H. Hiesinger

  • OMEGA: Observatoire pour la Minéralogie, l'Eau, les Glaces et l'Activité

    J. P. Bibring;A. Soufflot;M. Berthé;Y. Langevin

  • Ammoniated phyllosilicates with a likely outer Solar System origin on (1) Ceres

    M. C. De Sanctis;E. Ammannito;E. Ammannito;A. Raponi;S. Marchi;S. Marchi

  • A brief review of chemical and mineralogical resources on the Moon and likely initial In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) applications

    M. Anand;M. Anand;I.A. Crawford;M. Balat-Pichelin;S. Abanades

  • The Dawn Framing Camera

    H. Sierks;H. U. Keller;R. Jaumann;H. Michalik

  • Spectroscopic Characterization of Mineralogy and Its Diversity Across Vesta

    M. C. De Sanctis;E. Ammannito;M. T. Capria;F. Tosi

  • Bright carbonate deposits as evidence of aqueous alteration on (1) Ceres

    M. C. De Sanctis;A. Raponi;E. Ammannito;E. Ammannito;M. Ciarniello

Frequent Co-Authors

Katrin Stephan
Katrin Stephan German Aerospace Center
Andreas Nathues
Andreas Nathues Max Planck Society
Ernst Hauber
Ernst Hauber German Aerospace Center
M. C. De Sanctis
M. C. De Sanctis National Institute for Astrophysics
Christopher T. Russell
Christopher T. Russell University of California, Los Angeles
Federico Tosi
Federico Tosi National Institute for Astrophysics
Paul M. Schenk
Paul M. Schenk Lunar and Planetary Institute
Frank Preusker
Frank Preusker German Aerospace Center
Dale P. Cruikshank
Dale P. Cruikshank University of Central Florida
Harald Hiesinger
Harald Hiesinger University of Münster

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