Douglas S. Adams

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University of Arkansas

Also affiliated: California Institute of Technology (2008–2013); Jet Propulsion Laboratory (2004–2014); Johns Hopkins University (2018–2021); Purdue University West Lafayette (2011); Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (2014–2021); University of Virginia (2025); University of Missouri (2004)

15 h-index 60 pubs 990 cited

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Douglas S. Adams' research focuses on space exploration, with a particular emphasis on the entry, descent, and landing (EDL) systems for planetary missions. His work includes the analysis of parachute performance for missions like the Mars Science Laboratory, examining deployment anomalies for spacecraft such as Mars Express, and contributing to landing site selection for the Phoenix Mars mission. Adams has also investigated the characteristics of surface rocks on Mars and explored conceptual designs for rotorcraft landers, such as the Dragonfly mission concept for Titan. His publications cover a range of topics within planetary science and aerospace engineering, including sensor development for engine oil applications. Adams holds a h-index of 15, with 60 total publications and 990 citations.