2026 Alan C. Newell: Mathematics Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Mathematics	62	460	383	238	184	190	24318
Engineering and Technology	62	1848	1762	595	540	232	20584

Research.com Recognitions

2009 - SIAM Fellow For contributions to the mathematical analysis of waves and pattern formation.
2006 - ACM Fellow For contributions to computer-based systems for people with disabilities.
2004 - John von Neumann Lecturer
1992 - US President's National Medal of Science "For his seminal contributions to the development of artificial intelligence, the theory of human cognition and the software and hardware of computational systems for complex information processing.", Presented by President Bush at a White House ceremony on June 23, 1992.
1976 - Fellow of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
1975 - A. M. Turing Award In joint scientific efforts extending over twenty years, initially in collaboration with J. C. Shaw at the RAND Corporation, and subsequentially with numerous faculty and student collegues at Carnegie-Mellon University, Newell and co-recipient Herbert A. Simon made basic contributions to artificial intelligence, the psychology of human cognition, and list processing.

Overview

Alan C. Newell is affiliated with the University of Arizona in the United States. Their research spans multiple disciplines within physics and engineering, with a focus on theoretical and computational physics, computational mechanics, and nonlinear physics.

Their work covers diverse topics including:

Theoretical and Computational Physics
Gyrotron and Vacuum Electronics Research
Liquid Crystal Research Advancements
Advanced Materials and Mechanics
Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics
Advanced Numerical Methods in Computational Mathematics
Fluid Dynamics and Vibration Analysis

Newell has published extensively in several scholarly venues. Frequent publication venues include:

Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena
SSRN Electronic Journal
Journal of Computational Physics
Nature Photonics
Physics Letters B

Recent papers by Alan C. Newell feature a range of topics and coauthors. Notable publications include:

"Computing with non-orientable defects: Nematics, smectics and natural patterns" (2020), published in Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena
"Fractional-step finite difference schemes for incompressible elasticity on overset grids" (2023), published in Journal of Computational Physics
"The competition between wave turbulence and coherent structures" (2025), published in Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena
"The universal behavior of modulated stripe patterns" (2023), published in Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena
"A scientist and a poet" (2023), published in Nature Photonics

Frequent collaborators include:

Shankar C. Venkataramani
Benno Rumpf
Sergey Nazarenko
Chiqun Zhang
Amit Acharya

Within the field of study, Newell's work is categorized under:

Physics and Astronomy
Engineering

The scientist's subfields of research include:

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Computational Mechanics
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Condensed Matter Physics
Statistical and Nonlinear Physics

Throughout their career, Alan C. Newell has received several recognitions including:

A. M. Turing Award (1975) for contributions to artificial intelligence, human cognition psychology, and computational systems
Fellow of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation (1976)
US President's National Medal of Science (1992), recognizing seminal contributions to artificial intelligence and computational systems, presented by President Bush
ACM Fellow (2006) for work on computer-based systems for people with disabilities
SIAM Fellow (2009) for contributions to mathematical analysis of waves and pattern formation
John von Neumann Lecturer (2004)

Best Publications

The Inverse scattering transform fourier analysis for nonlinear problems

Mark J. Ablowitz;David J. Kaup;Alan C. Newell;Harvey Segur

3903
Citations
Solitons in mathematics and physics

Alan C. Newell

1924
Citations
Finite bandwidth, finite amplitude convection

Alan C. Newell;J. A. Whitehead

1904
Citations
An exact solution for a derivative nonlinear Schrödinger equation

David J. Kaup;Alan C. Newell

1555
Citations
Nonlinear-evolution equations of physical significance

Mark J. Ablowitz;David J. Kaup;Alan C. Newell;Harvey Segur

1323
Citations
Method for Solving the Sine-Gordon Equation

M. J. Ablowitz;D. J. Kaup;A. C. Newell;H. Segur

1218
Citations
Solitons as Particles, Oscillators, and in Slowly Changing Media: A Singular Perturbation Theory

D. J. Kaup;A. C. Newell

850
Citations
The Propagation of Nonlinear Wave Envelopes

D. J. Benney;A. C. Newell

758
Citations
Monodromy- and spectrum-preserving deformations. I

Hermann Flaschka;Alan C. Newell

714
Citations
A weak turbulence theory for incompressible magnetohydrodynamics

S. Galtier;S. Galtier;Sergey Nazarenko;Alan C. Newell;A. Pouquet

702
Citations
A Weak Turbulence Theory for Incompressible MHD

Sebastien Galtier;Sergei Nazarenko;Alan Newell;Annick Pouquet

687
Citations
Optical turbulence: weak turbulence, condensates and collapsing filaments in the nonlinear Schro¨dinger equation

S. Dyachenko;A. C. Newell;A. Pushkarev;V. E. Zakharov

574
Citations
ORDER PARAMETER EQUATIONS FOR PATTERNS

Alan C. Newell;Thierry Passot;Joceline Lega

384
Citations
Swift-Hohenberg equation for lasers.

J. Lega;J. V. Moloney;A. C. Newell

372
Citations
Convection patterns in large aspect ratio systems

M.C. Cross;Alan C. Newell

336
Citations
Theory of light-beam propagation at nonlinear interfaces. I. Equivalent-particle theory for a single interface.

A. B. Aceves;J. V. Moloney;A. C. Newell

333
Citations
Coherent pulse propagation, a dispersive, irreversible phenomenon

Mark J. Ablowitz;David J. Kaup;Alan C. Newell

296
Citations
Wave turbulence and intermittency

Alan C. Newell;Sergey Nazarenko;Laura Biven

278
Citations
Theory and simulation on the threshold of water breakdown induced by focused ultrashort laser pulses

Q. Feng;J.V. Moloney;A.C. Newell;E.M. Wright

273
Citations
Space-time dynamics of wide-gain-section lasers

P. K. Jakobsen;J. V. Moloney;A. C. Newell;R. Indik

272
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Jerome V. Moloney University of Arizona

Sergey Nazarenko Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS

Vladimir E. Zakharov Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics

Ewan M. Wright University of Arizona

David W. McLaughlin Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences

Mark J. Ablowitz University of Colorado Boulder

Annick Pouquet National Center for Atmospheric Research

Dominik Wodarz University of California, Irvine

Harvey Segur University of Colorado Boulder

Yves Pomeau École Polytechnique

External Links

Wikipedia of Alan C. Newell Personal website of Alan C. Newell Google Scholar page

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Mathematics in the USA opens doors to diverse career paths, including data science, finance, and technology. Many students complement their math background with advanced degrees that enhance both skills and employability. For instance, pursuing a data analytics master's degree is a popular choice, blending mathematical theory with practical applications in big data and business intelligence.

For those interested in leadership roles or entrepreneurship, an MBA can be a valuable asset. You can explore options such as the one year MBA program to accelerate your education and enter the workforce quickly. Additionally, many institutions offer flexibility—see if you qualify for can you transfer MBA credits to save time and costs by building on previous coursework.

When selecting a program, consider your admission chances and overall fit. Researching the easiest MBA to get into might help you identify schools with accessible entry requirements while still offering quality education tailored to your career goals.

Overall, aligning your math foundation with related online degrees can boost career flexibility and growth, providing numerous pathways to success in today’s competitive job market.