Edward Manin Stolper (born December 16, 1952) is an American geologist, petrologist, and planetologist.
He is known for his research on igneous rocks (terrestrial and extraterrestrial) and volatiles in igneous processes, especially his research involving "pioneering experiments defining the behavior of volatiles in silicate melts and glasses.
[2] Stolper's research deals with the formation and development of igneous rocks in the Solar System.
He has an international reputation for his geological and petrological expertise in field studies, laboratory investigations, computer simulations and theoretical considerations.
[1][4] He made important contributions to NASA's robotic space mission using the Mars rover named Curiosity.