| Discipline name | D-Index | World Ranking | Current World Ranking | National Ranking | Current National Ranking | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Science | 112 | 65 | 52 | 29 | 23 | 863 | 38664 |
The chart shows the history of publications by Alfred S. McEwen between 1983 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Alfred S. McEwen published across 43 years, from 1983 to 2025, averaging 21.9 papers a year. Output peaked at 77 publications in 2007. 18 of the 941 publications appeared in the last two years.
941 publications in total across all disciplines
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 77 |
| 2008 | 46 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| Total | 941 |
The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alfred S. McEwen sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 863 publications — 100th percentile
100% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 603 publications or more.
| Publications | Scientists | This scientist |
|---|---|---|
| 38–47 | 5 | |
| 48–57 | 33 | |
| 58–67 | 94 | |
| 68–77 | 161 | |
| 78–87 | 278 | |
| 88–97 | 376 | |
| 98–107 | 404 | |
| 108–117 | 484 | |
| 118–127 | 540 | |
| 128–137 | 557 | |
| 138–147 | 491 | |
| 148–157 | 495 | |
| 158–167 | 458 | |
| 168–177 | 490 | |
| 178–187 | 414 | |
| 188–197 | 401 | |
| 198–207 | 333 | |
| 208–217 | 292 | |
| 218–227 | 290 | |
| 228–237 | 262 | |
| 238–247 | 243 | |
| 248–257 | 208 | |
| 258–267 | 185 | |
| 268–277 | 147 | |
| 278–287 | 128 | |
| 288–297 | 119 | |
| 298–307 | 120 | |
| 308–317 | 107 | |
| 318–327 | 93 | |
| 328–337 | 87 | |
| 338–347 | 64 | |
| 348–357 | 87 | |
| 358–367 | 60 | |
| 368–377 | 60 | |
| 378–387 | 34 | |
| 388–397 | 50 | |
| 398–407 | 44 | |
| 408–417 | 31 | |
| 418–427 | 39 | |
| 428–437 | 27 | |
| 438–447 | 36 | |
| 448–457 | 27 | |
| 458–467 | 29 | |
| 468–477 | 30 | |
| 478–487 | 19 | |
| 488–497 | 15 | |
| 498–507 | 18 | |
| 508–517 | 19 | |
| 518–527 | 16 | |
| 528–537 | 10 | |
| 538–547 | 11 | |
| 548–557 | 14 | |
| 558–567 | 11 | |
| 568–577 | 7 | |
| 578–587 | 14 | |
| 588–597 | 5 | |
| 598–602 | 4 | |
| 603+ | 100 | 863 |
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alfred S. McEwen sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 112 D-Index — 99th percentile
99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 106 D-Index or more.
| D-Index | Scientists | This scientist |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 144 | |
| 31 | 215 | |
| 32 | 278 | |
| 33 | 379 | |
| 34 | 366 | |
| 35 | 372 | |
| 36 | 389 | |
| 37 | 366 | |
| 38 | 344 | |
| 39 | 349 | |
| 40 | 296 | |
| 41 | 289 | |
| 42 | 277 | |
| 43 | 279 | |
| 44 | 248 | |
| 45 | 257 | |
| 46 | 212 | |
| 47 | 202 | |
| 48 | 207 | |
| 49 | 204 | |
| 50 | 183 | |
| 51 | 178 | |
| 52 | 182 | |
| 53 | 178 | |
| 54 | 163 | |
| 55 | 117 | |
| 56 | 163 | |
| 57 | 120 | |
| 58 | 113 | |
| 59 | 136 | |
| 60 | 135 | |
| 61 | 96 | |
| 62 | 103 | |
| 63 | 83 | |
| 64 | 103 | |
| 65 | 83 | |
| 66 | 89 | |
| 67 | 92 | |
| 68 | 89 | |
| 69 | 78 | |
| 70 | 75 | |
| 71 | 53 | |
| 72 | 62 | |
| 73 | 54 | |
| 74 | 35 | |
| 75 | 52 | |
| 76 | 50 | |
| 77 | 32 | |
| 78 | 37 | |
| 79 | 20 | |
| 80 | 33 | |
| 81 | 36 | |
| 82 | 34 | |
| 83 | 34 | |
| 84 | 24 | |
| 85 | 19 | |
| 86 | 18 | |
| 87 | 26 | |
| 88 | 30 | |
| 89 | 17 | |
| 90 | 21 | |
| 91 | 19 | |
| 92 | 15 | |
| 93 | 14 | |
| 94 | 20 | |
| 95 | 9 | |
| 96 | 10 | |
| 97 | 15 | |
| 98 | 13 | |
| 99 | 3 | |
| 100 | 13 | |
| 101 | 3 | |
| 102 | 9 | |
| 103 | 4 | |
| 104 | 6 | |
| 105 | 6 | |
| 106+ | 98 | 112 |
Alfred S. McEwen is affiliated with the University of Arizona in the United States. Their research spans primarily the fields of physics and astronomy with a strong focus on planetary science and exploration. Their publication record includes significant contributions to astronomy and astrophysics, aerospace engineering, atmospheric science, geophysics, and environmental chemistry.
The scientist's main topics of work include planetary science and exploration, astro and planetary science, space science and extraterrestrial life, space exploration and technology, spacecraft and cryogenic technologies, geology and paleoclimatology research, and methane hydrates and related phenomena.
Among the recent papers authored or coauthored by Alfred S. McEwen are:
Frequent coauthors include:
Alfred S. McEwen's publications commonly appear in venues such as Icarus, Planetary and Space Science, Space Science Reviews, Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America, and arXiv (Cornell University). These venues reflect the scientist's active participation in disseminating research findings in planetary sciences and related fields.
The scientist has been recognized by their peers and holds the distinction of Fellow of the Geological Society of America.
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Michael H. Carr;Michael J. S. Belton;Clark R. Chapman;Merton E. Davies
Scott L. Murchie;John F. Mustard;Bethany L. Ehlmann;Ralph E. Milliken
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Carolyn C. Porco;Robert A. West;Alfred McEwen;Anthony D. Del Genio
Stewart Nozette;P. Rustan;L. P. Pleasance;D. M. Horan
Robert T. Pappalardo;Michael J.S. Belton;H.H. Breneman;M.H. Carr
Carolyn C. Porco;Robert A. West;Steven Squyres;Alfred McEwen
Randolph L. Kirk;Elpitha Howington-Kraus;Mark R. Rosiek;Jeffery A. Anderson
Carolyn C. Porco;Emily Baker;John Barbara;Kevin Beurle
Philip R. Christensen;Joshua L. Bandfield;James F. Bell;Noel Gorelick
F. Javier Martín-Torres;F. Javier Martín-Torres;María Paz Zorzano;Patricia Valentín-Serrano;Ari Matti Harri
John D. Rummel;David W. Beaty;Melissa A. Jones;Corien Bakermans
Alfred S. McEwen;Brandon S. Preblich;Elizabeth P. Turtle;Natalia A. Artemieva
Shane Byrne;Colin M. Dundas;Megan R. Kennedy;Michael T. Mellon
Alfred S. McEwen;Edward B. Bierhaus
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