World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Environmental Sciences

D-Index
63
Citations
10993
World Ranking
2532
National Ranking
169

Thomas Blumenstock publication distribution in Environmental Sciences in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Environmental Sciences in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Thomas Blumenstock sits on this spectrum.

41–50 publications: 21 scientists 51–60 publications: 62 scientists 61–70 publications: 133 scientists 71–80 publications: 257 scientists 81–90 publications: 361 scientists 91–100 publications: 440 scientists 101–110 publications: 492 scientists 111–120 publications: 541 scientists 121–130 publications: 617 scientists 131–140 publications: 544 scientists 141–150 publications: 541 scientists 151–160 publications: 539 scientists 161–170 publications: 444 scientists 171–180 publications: 444 scientists 181–190 publications: 400 scientists 191–200 publications: 377 scientists 201–210 publications: 318 scientists 211–220 publications: 283 scientists 221–230 publications: 263 scientists 231–240 publications: 220 scientists 241–250 publications: 217 scientists 251–260 publications: 180 scientists 261–270 publications: 181 scientists 271–280 publications: 155 scientists 281–290 publications: 130 scientists 291–300 publications: 127 scientists 301–310 publications: 130 scientists 311–320 publications: 85 scientists 321–330 publications: 106 scientists 331–340 publications: 80 scientists 341–350 publications: 83 scientists 351–360 publications: 75 scientists 361–370 publications: 69 scientists 371–380 publications: 52 scientists 381–390 publications: 54 scientists 391–400 publications: 56 scientists 401–410 publications: 44 scientists 411–420 publications: 40 scientists 421–430 publications: 36 scientists 431–440 publications: 25 scientists 441–450 publications: 25 scientists 451–460 publications: 32 scientists 461–470 publications: 29 scientists 471–480 publications: 21 scientists 481–490 publications: 26 scientists 491–500 publications: 25 scientists 501–510 publications: 17 scientists 511–520 publications: 18 scientists 521–530 publications: 15 scientists 531–540 publications: 22 scientists 541–550 publications: 12 scientists 551–560 publications: 15 scientists 561–570 publications: 11 scientists 571–580 publications: 19 scientists 581–590 publications: 9 scientists 591–600 publications: 9 scientists 601–610 publications: 7 scientists 611–620 publications: 11 scientists 621–630 publications: 5 scientists 631–640 publications: 5 scientists 641–650 publications: 6 scientists 651–660 publications: 3 scientists 661–670 publications: 3 scientists 671–680 publications: 4 scientists 681–686 publications: 3 scientists 687+ publications: 100 scientists
41 publications 687+

This scientist: 326 publications — 89th percentile

89% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 687 publications or more.

Thomas Blumenstock D-index placement in Environmental Sciences in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Environmental Sciences scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Thomas Blumenstock sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 12 scientists 31 D-Index: 26 scientists 32 D-Index: 51 scientists 33 D-Index: 88 scientists 34 D-Index: 123 scientists 35 D-Index: 163 scientists 36 D-Index: 206 scientists 37 D-Index: 267 scientists 38 D-Index: 265 scientists 39 D-Index: 275 scientists 40 D-Index: 321 scientists 41 D-Index: 343 scientists 42 D-Index: 305 scientists 43 D-Index: 336 scientists 44 D-Index: 330 scientists 45 D-Index: 348 scientists 46 D-Index: 291 scientists 47 D-Index: 275 scientists 48 D-Index: 272 scientists 49 D-Index: 273 scientists 50 D-Index: 263 scientists 51 D-Index: 232 scientists 52 D-Index: 266 scientists 53 D-Index: 217 scientists 54 D-Index: 199 scientists 55 D-Index: 177 scientists 56 D-Index: 202 scientists 57 D-Index: 204 scientists 58 D-Index: 166 scientists 59 D-Index: 177 scientists 60 D-Index: 166 scientists 61 D-Index: 152 scientists 62 D-Index: 143 scientists 63 D-Index: 150 scientists 64 D-Index: 124 scientists 65 D-Index: 119 scientists 66 D-Index: 120 scientists 67 D-Index: 118 scientists 68 D-Index: 82 scientists 69 D-Index: 98 scientists 70 D-Index: 94 scientists 71 D-Index: 105 scientists 72 D-Index: 74 scientists 73 D-Index: 84 scientists 74 D-Index: 70 scientists 75 D-Index: 67 scientists 76 D-Index: 78 scientists 77 D-Index: 60 scientists 78 D-Index: 59 scientists 79 D-Index: 52 scientists 80 D-Index: 47 scientists 81 D-Index: 38 scientists 82 D-Index: 48 scientists 83 D-Index: 42 scientists 84 D-Index: 42 scientists 85 D-Index: 43 scientists 86 D-Index: 29 scientists 87 D-Index: 37 scientists 88 D-Index: 29 scientists 89 D-Index: 30 scientists 90 D-Index: 34 scientists 91 D-Index: 20 scientists 92 D-Index: 22 scientists 93 D-Index: 17 scientists 94 D-Index: 19 scientists 95 D-Index: 24 scientists 96 D-Index: 21 scientists 97 D-Index: 20 scientists 98 D-Index: 24 scientists 99 D-Index: 17 scientists 100 D-Index: 17 scientists 101 D-Index: 21 scientists 102 D-Index: 25 scientists 103 D-Index: 18 scientists 104 D-Index: 26 scientists 105 D-Index: 19 scientists 106 D-Index: 15 scientists 107 D-Index: 10 scientists 108 D-Index: 13 scientists 109 D-Index: 15 scientists 110 D-Index: 12 scientists 111 D-Index: 8 scientists 112 D-Index: 7 scientists 113 D-Index: 9 scientists 114 D-Index: 6 scientists 115 D-Index: 12 scientists 116 D-Index: 7 scientists 117 D-Index: 8 scientists 118 D-Index: 3 scientists 119 D-Index: 5 scientists 120 D-Index: 7 scientists 121 D-Index: 2 scientists 122 D-Index: 4 scientists 123 D-Index: 8 scientists 124 D-Index: 7 scientists 125+ D-Index: 99 scientists
30 D-Index 125+

This scientist: 63 D-Index — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 125 D-Index or more.

Overview

Thomas Blumenstock is affiliated with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany. Their research primarily spans the fields of Earth and Planetary Sciences as well as Environmental Science, with particular emphasis on Atmospheric Science and Global and Planetary Change.

Their work extensively covers topics related to Atmospheric Ozone and Climate, Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics, and Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols. Additional areas of focus include Spectroscopy and Laser Applications, Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting, Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena, and Atmospheric aerosols and clouds.

Blumenstock has contributed numerous publications to several scientific venues. The most frequent outlets for their work include Atmospheric measurement techniques, where they have published 17 papers, and Atmospheric chemistry and physics, with 11 publications. Other venues include Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Geophysical Research Letters, and Remote Sensing.

Selected recent papers demonstrate the scope and focus of their research:

  • "TROPOMI-Sentinel-5 Precursor formaldehyde validation using an extensive network of ground-based Fourier-transform infrared stations" (2020, Atmospheric measurement techniques)
  • "Ubiquitous atmospheric production of organic acids mediated by cloud droplets" (2021, Nature)
  • "Validation of methane and carbon monoxide from Sentinel-5 Precursor using TCCON and NDACC-IRWG stations" (2021, Atmospheric measurement techniques)
  • "COVID-19 Crisis Reduces Free Tropospheric Ozone Across the Northern Hemisphere" (2021, Geophysical Research Letters)
  • "Intercomparison of low- and high-resolution infrared spectrometers for ground-based solar remote sensing measurements of total column concentrations of CO 2, CH 4, and CO" (2020, Atmospheric measurement techniques)

Their collaborative work frequently involves coauthors such as Frank Hase, Rigel Kivi, Justus Notholt, Matthias Schneider, and Omaira García, reflecting ongoing collaboration within atmospheric science research networks.

Best Publications

  • Comparisons of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) X CO 2 measurements with TCCON

    Debra Wunch;Debra Wunch;Paul O. Wennberg;Gregory Osterman;Gregory Osterman;Brendan Fisher;Brendan Fisher

  • The Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Change (NDACC): history, status and perspectives

    Martine De Mazière;Anne M. Thompson;Michael J. Kurylo;Jeannette D. Wild

  • Analysis of the instrumental line shape of high-resolution fourier transform IR spectrometers with gas cell measurements and new retrieval software.

    Frank Hase;Thomas Blumenstock;Clare Paton-Walsh

  • Building the COllaborative Carbon Column Observing Network (COCCON): long-term stability and ensemble performance of the EM27/SUN Fourier transform spectrometer

    Matthias Frey;Mahesh Kumar Sha;Frank Hase;Matthäus Kiel;Matthäus Kiel

  • XCO 2 -measurements with a tabletop FTS using solar absorption spectroscopy

    M. Gisi;F. Hase;S. Dohe;T. Blumenstock

  • An update on ozone profile trends for the period 2000 to 2016

    Wolfgang Steinbrecht;Lucien Froidevaux;Ryan Fuller;Ray Wang

  • The Greenhouse Gas Climate Change Initiative (GHG-CCI): Comparison and quality assessment of near-surface-sensitive satellite-derived CO2 and CH4 global data sets

    M Buchwitz;Markus Reuter;O Schneising;Hartmut Boesch

  • Calibration of TCCON column-averaged CO2: the first aircraft campaign over European TCCON sites

    Janina Messerschmidt;Janina Messerschmidt;Marc Christoph Geibel;Thomas Blumenstock;Hilin Chen;Hilin Chen

  • Validation of methane and carbon monoxide from Sentinel-5 Precursor using TCCON and NDACC-IRWG stations

    Mahesh Kumar Sha;Bavo Langerock;Jean-François L. Blavier;Thomas Blumenstock

  • Ubiquitous atmospheric production of organic acids mediated by cloud droplets.

    B. Franco;T. Blumenstock;C. Cho;Lieven Clarisse

  • Application of portable FTIR spectrometers for detecting greenhouse gas emissions of the major city Berlin

    F. Hase;M. Frey;T. Blumenstock;J. Groß

  • Inferring regional sources and sinks of atmospheric CO 2 from GOSAT XCO 2 data

    F Deng;D Jones;D Jones;D Henze;N Bousserez

  • Geophysical validation of MIPAS-ENVISAT operational ozone data

    U. Cortesi;J. C. Lambert;C. de Clercq;G. Bianchini

  • Recent Northern Hemisphere stratospheric HCl increase due to atmospheric circulation changes

    Emmanuel Mahieu;M P Chipperfield;Justus Notholt;T Reddmann

  • Validation of ozone measurements from the Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment (ACE)

    E. Dupuy;K.A. Walker;K.A. Walker;J. Kar;C.D. Boone

  • Comparisons between SCIAMACHY and ground-based FTIR data for total columns of CO, CH 4 , CO 2 and N 2 O

    B. Dils;M. de Mazière;J. F. Müller;T. Blumenstock

  • Trend analysis of greenhouse gases over Europe measured by a network of ground-based remote FTIR instruments

    T Gardiner;A Forbes;M De Maziere;C Vigouroux

  • TROPOMI-Sentinel-5 Precursor formaldehyde validation using an extensive network of ground-based Fourier-transform infrared stations

    Corinne Vigouroux;Bavo Langerock;Carlos Augusto Bauer Aquino;Thomas Blumenstock

  • COVID-19 Crisis Reduces Free Tropospheric Ozone across the Northern Hemisphere

    Wolfgang Steinbrecht;Dagmar Kubistin;Christian Plass-Dülmer;Jonathan Davies

  • Calibration and instrumental line shape characterization of a set of portable FTIR spectrometers for detecting greenhouse gas emissions

    M. Frey;F. Hase;T. Blumenstock;J. Groß

  • Continuous quality assessment of atmospheric water vapour measurement techniques: FTIR, Cimel, MFRSR, GPS, and Vaisala RS92

    M. Schneider;P. M. Romero;F. Hase;T. Blumenstock

  • Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 2010

    S. A. Montzka;S. Reimann;A. Engel;K. Kruger

Frequent Co-Authors

Frank Hase
Frank Hase Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Matthias Schneider
Matthias Schneider Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Justus Notholt
Justus Notholt University of Bremen
Emmanuel Mahieu
Emmanuel Mahieu University of Liège
Nicholas B. Jones
Nicholas B. Jones University of Wollongong
Ralf Sussmann
Ralf Sussmann Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Nicholas M. Deutscher
Nicholas M. Deutscher University of Wollongong
James W. Hannigan
James W. Hannigan National Center for Atmospheric Research
David W. T. Griffith
David W. T. Griffith University of Wollongong
Thorsten Warneke
Thorsten Warneke University of Bremen

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

For those interested in studying Environmental Sciences in the USA, exploring related online degrees can provide diverse career opportunities. A foundational option is pursuing online geology degrees, which focus on earth processes and natural resources—key components of environmental studies.

Another vital field is Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS expertise is essential for mapping and analyzing environmental data. Students can find specialized programs through gis degree offerings that prepare them for careers in environmental consulting, urban planning, and conservation.

Environmental challenges also intersect with public policy and administration. For professionals aiming to influence environmental laws and regulations, the best online masters in public administration provide crucial leadership and management skills relevant to public sector roles focused on sustainability.

Finally, understanding human behavior and society’s impact on the environment is key. The best online bachelors in sociology programs equip students with insights into social dynamics that affect environmental policies and community engagement.

Combining these disciplines can open a broad spectrum of career pathways in environmental science, from research and analysis to policymaking and social advocacy.

Best Scientists Citing Thomas Blumenstock

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles