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D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Physics 107 1300 1231 28 27 524 36092

Andrea Ferrara publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Andrea Ferrara between 1984 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Andrea Ferrara published across 42 years, from 1984 to 2025, averaging 15.6 papers a year. Output peaked at 42 publications in 2024. 74 of the 655 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1984 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 42. Peak 42 publications in 2024. 1984: 1 publication 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 1 publication 1988: 1 publication 1989: 2 publications 1990: 1 publication 1991: 4 publications 1992: 1 publication 1993: 4 publications 1994: 2 publications 1995: 7 publications 1996: 7 publications 1997: 12 publications 1998: 14 publications 1999: 8 publications 2000: 14 publications 2001: 15 publications 2002: 16 publications 2003: 18 publications 2004: 18 publications 2005: 23 publications 2006: 26 publications 2007: 13 publications 2008: 25 publications 2009: 13 publications 2010: 20 publications 2011: 14 publications 2012: 21 publications 2013: 20 publications 2014: 19 publications 2015: 23 publications 2016: 25 publications 2017: 32 publications 2018: 27 publications 2019: 30 publications 2020: 12 publications 2021: 20 publications 2022: 34 publications 2023: 38 publications 2024: 42 publications 2025: 32 publications
1984 2025

655 publications in total across all disciplines

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Andrea Ferrara: publications per year, 1984 to 2025
Year Publications
1984 1
1985 0
1986 0
1987 1
1988 1
1989 2
1990 1
1991 4
1992 1
1993 4
1994 2
1995 7
1996 7
1997 12
1998 14
1999 8
2000 14
2001 15
2002 16
2003 18
2004 18
2005 23
2006 26
2007 13
2008 25
2009 13
2010 20
2011 14
2012 21
2013 20
2014 19
2015 23
2016 25
2017 32
2018 27
2019 30
2020 12
2021 20
2022 34
2023 38
2024 42
2025 32
Total 655
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Andrea Ferrara publication distribution in Physics in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Physics in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Andrea Ferrara sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 70 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 103–122 to 1,469+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 162. Most scientists, 162, have 323–342 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,469 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 523–542 publications, is where this scientist sits. 103–122 publications: 7 scientists 123–142 publications: 10 scientists 143–162 publications: 31 scientists 163–182 publications: 35 scientists 183–202 publications: 53 scientists 203–222 publications: 81 scientists 223–242 publications: 85 scientists 243–262 publications: 112 scientists 263–282 publications: 114 scientists 283–302 publications: 126 scientists 303–322 publications: 136 scientists 323–342 publications: 162 scientists 343–362 publications: 155 scientists 363–382 publications: 156 scientists 383–402 publications: 134 scientists 403–422 publications: 145 scientists 423–442 publications: 147 scientists 443–462 publications: 131 scientists 463–482 publications: 131 scientists 483–502 publications: 116 scientists 503–522 publications: 106 scientists 523–542 publications: 103 scientists 543–562 publications: 87 scientists 563–582 publications: 84 scientists 583–602 publications: 94 scientists 603–622 publications: 70 scientists 623–642 publications: 76 scientists 643–662 publications: 60 scientists 663–682 publications: 54 scientists 683–702 publications: 60 scientists 703–722 publications: 48 scientists 723–742 publications: 64 scientists 743–762 publications: 48 scientists 763–782 publications: 37 scientists 783–802 publications: 43 scientists 803–822 publications: 34 scientists 823–842 publications: 36 scientists 843–862 publications: 32 scientists 863–882 publications: 32 scientists 883–902 publications: 31 scientists 903–922 publications: 25 scientists 923–942 publications: 15 scientists 943–962 publications: 24 scientists 963–982 publications: 13 scientists 983–1,002 publications: 21 scientists 1,003–1,022 publications: 21 scientists 1,023–1,042 publications: 16 scientists 1,043–1,062 publications: 9 scientists 1,063–1,082 publications: 19 scientists 1,083–1,102 publications: 11 scientists 1,103–1,122 publications: 17 scientists 1,123–1,142 publications: 11 scientists 1,143–1,162 publications: 7 scientists 1,163–1,182 publications: 4 scientists 1,183–1,202 publications: 10 scientists 1,203–1,222 publications: 8 scientists 1,223–1,242 publications: 16 scientists 1,243–1,262 publications: 4 scientists 1,263–1,282 publications: 10 scientists 1,283–1,302 publications: 5 scientists 1,303–1,322 publications: 7 scientists 1,323–1,342 publications: 4 scientists 1,343–1,362 publications: 8 scientists 1,363–1,382 publications: 6 scientists 1,383–1,402 publications: 7 scientists 1,403–1,422 publications: 3 scientists 1,423–1,442 publications: 4 scientists 1,443–1,462 publications: 4 scientists 1,463–1,468 publications: 3 scientists 1,469+ publications: 100 scientists
103–122 publications 1,469+

This scientist: 524 publications — 59th percentile

59% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,469 publications or more.

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Number of Physics scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,678 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
103–122 7
123–142 10
143–162 31
163–182 35
183–202 53
203–222 81
223–242 85
243–262 112
263–282 114
283–302 126
303–322 136
323–342 162
343–362 155
363–382 156
383–402 134
403–422 145
423–442 147
443–462 131
463–482 131
483–502 116
503–522 106
523–542 103 524
543–562 87
563–582 84
583–602 94
603–622 70
623–642 76
643–662 60
663–682 54
683–702 60
703–722 48
723–742 64
743–762 48
763–782 37
783–802 43
803–822 34
823–842 36
843–862 32
863–882 32
883–902 31
903–922 25
923–942 15
943–962 24
963–982 13
983–1,002 21
1,003–1,022 21
1,023–1,042 16
1,043–1,062 9
1,063–1,082 19
1,083–1,102 11
1,103–1,122 17
1,123–1,142 11
1,143–1,162 7
1,163–1,182 4
1,183–1,202 10
1,203–1,222 8
1,223–1,242 16
1,243–1,262 4
1,263–1,282 10
1,283–1,302 5
1,303–1,322 7
1,323–1,342 4
1,343–1,362 8
1,363–1,382 6
1,383–1,402 7
1,403–1,422 3
1,423–1,442 4
1,443–1,462 4
1,463–1,468 3
1,469+ 100
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Andrea Ferrara D-index placement in Physics in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Physics scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Andrea Ferrara sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 59 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 70–71 to 185+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 167. Most scientists, 167, have 80–81 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 106–107 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 70–71 D-Index: 76 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 110 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 143 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 153 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 144 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 167 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 167 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 166 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 132 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 155 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 134 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 137 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 102 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 112 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 110 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 116 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 97 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 103 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 87 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 90 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 78 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 75 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 67 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 69 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 59 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 53 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 42 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 41 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 33 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 32 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 45 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 19 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 24 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 28 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 31 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 20 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 12 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 24 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 23 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 15 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 15 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 11 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 17 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 12 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 11 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 9 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 9 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 11 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 4 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 8 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 5 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 3 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 4 scientists 184 D-Index: 4 scientists 185+ D-Index: 99 scientists
70–71 D-Index 185+

This scientist: 107 D-Index — 66th percentile

66% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more.

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Number of Physics scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,678 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
70–71 76
72–73 110
74–75 143
76–77 153
78–79 144
80–81 167
82–83 167
84–85 166
86–87 132
88–89 155
90–91 134
92–93 137
94–95 102
96–97 112
98–99 110
100–101 116
102–103 97
104–105 103
106–107 87 107
108–109 90
110–111 67
112–113 78
114–115 75
116–117 67
118–119 69
120–121 60
122–123 59
124–125 53
126–127 42
128–129 41
130–131 33
132–133 32
134–135 45
136–137 19
138–139 24
140–141 28
142–143 31
144–145 22
146–147 20
148–149 12
150–151 16
152–153 24
154–155 23
156–157 15
158–159 15
160–161 11
162–163 17
164–165 12
166–167 11
168–169 9
170–171 9
172–173 11
174–175 4
176–177 8
178–179 5
180–181 3
182–183 4
184 4
185+ 99
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Overview

Andrea Ferrara is affiliated with the Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe in Japan. Their research primarily focuses on the fields of Physics and Astronomy, with specific emphasis on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Instrumentation, Nuclear and High Energy Physics, Spectroscopy, and Computational Mechanics.

The scientist's work covers several major topics, including:

  • Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena
  • Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
  • Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
  • Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
  • Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae
  • Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations
  • Cosmology and Gravitation Theories

Andrea Ferrara has published extensively, with a notable presence in these frequent venues:

  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • The Astrophysical Journal
  • The Astrophysical Journal Letters

Their recent papers demonstrate engagement with early universe phenomena and interstellar medium studies. Key publications include:

  • On the stunning abundance of super-early, luminous galaxies revealed by JWST, 2023, Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
  • Reionization Era Bright Emission Line Survey: Selection and Characterization of Luminous Interstellar Medium Reservoirs in the z > 6.5 Universe, 2022, The Astrophysical Journal
  • Large Population of ALMA Galaxies at z > 6 with Very High [O iii] 88 μm to [C ii] 158 μm Flux Ratios: Evidence of Extremely High Ionization Parameter or PDR Deficit?, 2020, The Astrophysical Journal
  • The ALMA REBELS Survey: cosmic dust temperature evolution out to z ∼ 7, 2022, Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
  • The ALMA REBELS survey: the dust content of z ∼ 7 Lyman break galaxies, 2022, Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society

Collaboration is a significant aspect of their research, with frequent coauthors including:

  • A. Pallottini
  • Laura Sommovigo
  • Manuel Aravena
  • Stefano Carniani
  • S. Gallerani

Best Publications

  • Starburst-driven Mass Loss from Dwarf Galaxies: Efficiency and Metal Ejection

    Mordecai-Mark Mac Low;Andrea Ferrara

  • First Stars, Very Massive Black Holes, and Metals

    R. Schneider;Andrea Ferrara;P. Natarajan;K. Omukai

  • Dust Formation in Primordial Type II Supernovae

    Paolo Todini;Andrea Ferrara

  • Thermal and fragmentation properties of star-forming clouds in low-metallicity environments

    K. Omukai;T. Tsuribe;R. Schneider;A. Ferrara

  • The fragmentation of pre-enriched primordial objects

    Volker Bromm;Volker Bromm;A. Ferrara;P. S. Coppi;R. B. Larson

  • The First Cosmic Structures and Their Effects

    Benedetta Ciardi;Andrea Ferrara

  • Evidence of strong quasar feedback in the early Universe

    R. Maiolino;S. Gallerani;R. Neri;C. Cicone

  • Early Metal Enrichment of the Intergalactic Medium by Pregalactic Outflows

    Piero Madau;Piero Madau;Andrea Ferrara;Martin J. Rees

  • Fragmentation of star-forming clouds enriched with the first dust

    Raffaella Schneider;Kazuyuki Omukai;Akio K. Inoue;Andrea Ferrara

  • The role of stellar feedback and dark matter in the evolution of dwarf galaxies

    Andrea Ferrara;Eline Tolstoy

  • Early galaxy formation and its large-scale effects

    Pratika Dayal;Andrea Ferrara

  • A supernova origin for dust in a high-redshift quasar

    R. Maiolino;R. Schneider;E. Oliva;S. Bianchi

  • Reionization and the Cosmic Dawn with the Square Kilometre Array

    Garrelt Mellema;León Koopmans;Filipe Abdalla;Gianni Bernardi

  • Dust-to-gas Ratio and Metal Abundance in Dwarf Galaxies

    Ute Lisenfeld;A. Ferrara

  • Early reionization by the first galaxies

    Benedetta Ciardi;A. Ferrara;S.D.M. White

  • Early Metal Enrichment by Pregalactic Outflows: II. Simulations of Blow-away

    Masao Mori;Andrea Ferrara;Piero Madau

  • Reionization and the Cosmic Dawn with the Square Kilometre Array

    Garrelt Mellema;Léon V. E. Koopmans;Filipe A. Abdalla;Gianni Bernardi

  • Low-mass relics of early star formation

    R. Schneider;A. Ferrara;R. Salvaterra;K. Omukai

  • Early Metal Enrichment by Pregalactic Outflows. II. Three-dimensional Simulations of Blow-Away

    Masao Mori;Masao Mori;Andrea Ferrara;Piero Madau

  • Planck 2015 results

    Joao Alves;Françoise Combes;Andrea Ferrara;Thierry Forveille

Frequent Co-Authors

Ruben Salvaterra
Ruben Salvaterra National Institute for Astrophysics
Benedetta Ciardi
Benedetta Ciardi Max Planck Society
Roberto Maiolino
Roberto Maiolino University of Cambridge
Michela Mapelli
Michela Mapelli Heidelberg University
Daniel Schaerer
Daniel Schaerer University of Geneva
Roberto Gilli
Roberto Gilli National Institute for Astrophysics
Chris Carilli
Chris Carilli National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Volker Bromm
Volker Bromm The University of Texas at Austin
Fabrizio Fiore
Fabrizio Fiore National Institute for Astrophysics
Xiaohui Fan
Xiaohui Fan University of Arizona

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