Ingrid Daubar

Ingrid Daubar is an Associate Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University, specializing in planetary geology and impact processes. Her research focuses on Martian geology, including impact cratering, aeolian processes, atmosphere-surface interactions, and the exploration of Europa. She collaborates with NASA missions such as InSight, Europa Clipper, and Juno, contributing to seismic and imaging studies of planetary surfaces.

Daubar’s work integrates orbital data (e.g., HiRISE) and seismic observations (e.g., InSight) to study impact cratering rates, subsurface properties, and seismic activity on Mars. Her research has revealed insights into modern Martian geological processes, including the role of impacts in modifying surfaces and triggering phenomena like avalanches. She also investigates Europa’s potential habitability through the Europa Clipper mission, focusing on geological features and ice-shell dynamics.

Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining field analog studies, numerical modeling, and machine learning for impact detection. Key contributions include linking seismic events to impact craters, analyzing ejecta patterns, and characterizing subsurface structure. Despite no listed awards, her work has significantly advanced understanding of planetary surface processes and mission science operations.