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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 67 5104 200 334 16446

Brian J. Briscoe publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Brian J. Briscoe between 1970 and 2015, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Brian J. Briscoe published across 46 years, from 1970 to 2015, averaging 7.6 papers a year. Output peaked at 20 publications in 1996. 3 of the 350 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1970 to 2015. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 20. Peak 20 publications in 1996. 1970: 1 publication 1971: 0 publications 1972: 4 publications 1973: 4 publications 1974: 5 publications 1975: 5 publications 1976: 7 publications 1977: 10 publications 1978: 4 publications 1979: 5 publications 1980: 1 publication 1981: 8 publications 1982: 4 publications 1983: 8 publications 1984: 7 publications 1985: 9 publications 1986: 12 publications 1987: 5 publications 1988: 6 publications 1989: 7 publications 1990: 15 publications 1991: 13 publications 1992: 18 publications 1993: 16 publications 1994: 13 publications 1995: 9 publications 1996: 20 publications 1997: 18 publications 1998: 18 publications 1999: 13 publications 2000: 11 publications 2001: 11 publications 2002: 13 publications 2003: 6 publications 2004: 6 publications 2005: 6 publications 2006: 7 publications 2007: 6 publications 2008: 4 publications 2009: 3 publications 2010: 2 publications 2011: 2 publications 2012: 1 publication 2013: 4 publications 2014: 2 publications 2015: 1 publication
1970 2015

350 publications in total across all disciplines

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Brian J. Briscoe: publications per year, 1970 to 2015
Year Publications
1970 1
1971 0
1972 4
1973 4
1974 5
1975 5
1976 7
1977 10
1978 4
1979 5
1980 1
1981 8
1982 4
1983 8
1984 7
1985 9
1986 12
1987 5
1988 6
1989 7
1990 15
1991 13
1992 18
1993 16
1994 13
1995 9
1996 20
1997 18
1998 18
1999 13
2000 11
2001 11
2002 13
2003 6
2004 6
2005 6
2006 7
2007 6
2008 4
2009 3
2010 2
2011 2
2012 1
2013 4
2014 2
2015 1
Total 350
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Brian J. Briscoe publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Brian J. Briscoe sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 57 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 50–69 to 1,163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 891. Most scientists, 891, have 190–209 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 330–349 publications, is where this scientist sits. 50–69 publications: 28 scientists 70–89 publications: 152 scientists 90–109 publications: 356 scientists 110–129 publications: 487 scientists 130–149 publications: 723 scientists 150–169 publications: 835 scientists 170–189 publications: 850 scientists 190–209 publications: 891 scientists 210–229 publications: 862 scientists 230–249 publications: 766 scientists 250–269 publications: 726 scientists 270–289 publications: 665 scientists 290–309 publications: 593 scientists 310–329 publications: 537 scientists 330–349 publications: 477 scientists 350–369 publications: 440 scientists 370–389 publications: 356 scientists 390–409 publications: 321 scientists 410–429 publications: 256 scientists 430–449 publications: 246 scientists 450–469 publications: 216 scientists 470–489 publications: 212 scientists 490–509 publications: 174 scientists 510–529 publications: 194 scientists 530–549 publications: 162 scientists 550–569 publications: 131 scientists 570–589 publications: 111 scientists 590–609 publications: 103 scientists 610–629 publications: 99 scientists 630–649 publications: 77 scientists 650–669 publications: 92 scientists 670–689 publications: 56 scientists 690–709 publications: 53 scientists 710–729 publications: 53 scientists 730–749 publications: 38 scientists 750–769 publications: 52 scientists 770–789 publications: 43 scientists 790–809 publications: 38 scientists 810–829 publications: 34 scientists 830–849 publications: 25 scientists 850–869 publications: 18 scientists 870–889 publications: 20 scientists 890–909 publications: 24 scientists 910–929 publications: 27 scientists 930–949 publications: 20 scientists 950–969 publications: 17 scientists 970–989 publications: 10 scientists 990–1,009 publications: 16 scientists 1,010–1,029 publications: 13 scientists 1,030–1,049 publications: 12 scientists 1,050–1,069 publications: 9 scientists 1,070–1,089 publications: 8 scientists 1,090–1,109 publications: 7 scientists 1,110–1,129 publications: 9 scientists 1,130–1,149 publications: 2 scientists 1,150–1,162 publications: 5 scientists 1,163+ publications: 100 scientists
50–69 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 334 publications — 67th percentile

67% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
50–69 28
70–89 152
90–109 356
110–129 487
130–149 723
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477 334
350–369 440
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246
450–469 216
470–489 212
490–509 174
510–529 194
530–549 162
550–569 131
570–589 111
590–609 103
610–629 99
630–649 77
650–669 92
670–689 56
690–709 53
710–729 53
730–749 38
750–769 52
770–789 43
790–809 38
810–829 34
830–849 25
850–869 18
870–889 20
890–909 24
910–929 27
930–949 20
950–969 17
970–989 10
990–1,009 16
1,010–1,029 13
1,030–1,049 12
1,050–1,069 9
1,070–1,089 8
1,090–1,109 7
1,110–1,129 9
1,130–1,149 2
1,150–1,162 5
1,163+ 100
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Brian J. Briscoe D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Brian J. Briscoe sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 165+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 667. Most scientists, 667, have 52–53 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 66–67 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 67 D-Index — 61st percentile

61% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 211
42–43 450
44–45 612
46–47 612
48–49 598
50–51 657
52–53 667
54–55 621
56–57 597
58–59 610
60–61 587
62–63 606
64–65 533
66–67 490 67
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359
76–77 323
78–79 299
80–81 230
82–83 210
84–85 195
86–87 203
88–89 175
90–91 175
92–93 142
94–95 121
96–97 117
98–99 107
100–101 88
102–103 85
104–105 68
106–107 62
108–109 57
110–111 45
112–113 49
114–115 50
116–117 34
118–119 38
120–121 37
122–123 29
124–125 28
126–127 24
128–129 33
130–131 28
132–133 21
134–135 20
136–137 23
138–139 17
140–141 12
142–143 17
144–145 21
146–147 13
148–149 11
150–151 14
152–153 13
154–155 9
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 4
162–163 4
164 3
165+ 98
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Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Composite material
  • Polymer
  • Organic chemistry

His primary areas of study are Composite material, Polymer, Tribology, Lubrication and Scratch. His Composite material study focuses mostly on Scratch hardness, Compaction, Shear, Deformation and Indentation. Brian J. Briscoe has included themes like Deformation mechanism and Deformation in his Scratch hardness study.

Brian J. Briscoe has researched Polymer in several fields, including Indentation hardness, Polyethylene, Polymer chemistry, Carbon dioxide and Forensic engineering. The various areas that Brian J. Briscoe examines in his Tribology study include Brittleness, Asperity, Polymer composites and Contact mechanics. His research integrates issues of Young's modulus, Coefficient of friction, Polymer particle and Sliding wear in his study of Lubrication.

His most cited work include:

  • Nano-indentation of polymeric surfaces (602 citations)
  • Combining ionic liquids and supercritical fluids: in situ ATR-IR study of CO2 dissolved in two ionic liquids at high pressures (304 citations)
  • Friction and lubrication of human skin (283 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Brian J. Briscoe mainly focuses on Composite material, Polymer, Mechanics, Compaction and Rheology. His Composite material and Lubrication, Indentation, Adhesion, Scratch and Deformation investigations all form part of his Composite material research activities. His Indentation research includes elements of Poly, Indentation hardness, Nanoindentation and Elastic modulus.

His Adhesion research integrates issues from Surface finish and Elastomer. In his study, which falls under the umbrella issue of Polymer, Aqueous solution is strongly linked to Chemical engineering. Brian J. Briscoe interconnects Finite element method, Ceramic, Agglomerate, Microcrystalline cellulose and Die in the investigation of issues within Compaction.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Composite material (64.63%)
  • Polymer (29.25%)
  • Mechanics (12.93%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2001-2015)?

  • Composite material (64.63%)
  • Compaction (12.93%)
  • Polymer (29.25%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Brian J. Briscoe mainly investigates Composite material, Compaction, Polymer, Nanoindentation and Indentation. His Composite material study which covers Forensic engineering that intersects with Plasticity. His Compaction research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Discrete element method, Finite element method, Microcrystalline cellulose, Relaxation and Die.

The study incorporates disciplines such as Brittleness, Fretting, Displacement and Lubrication in addition to Polymer. His studies in Nanoindentation integrate themes in fields like Agglomerate, Modulus, Trace element and Microstructure. His Indentation research incorporates elements of Carbon dioxide and Penetration depth.

Between 2001 and 2015, his most popular works were:

  • Friction and lubrication of human skin (283 citations)
  • Wear of polymers (127 citations)
  • Numerical studies of uniaxial powder compaction process by 3D DEM (98 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Composite material
  • Polymer
  • Organic chemistry

His main research concerns Composite material, Compaction, Die, Polymer and Forensic engineering. His work on Lubrication, Fretting and Rheology is typically connected to Theoretical models and Critical discussion as part of general Composite material study, connecting several disciplines of science. His Compaction study also includes fields such as

  • Agglomerate which connect with Deformation, Strain hardening exponent, Green body, Modulus and Dissipation,
  • Proper time and Strain rate most often made with reference to Finite element method.

His Die research includes themes of Compressive strength, Microcrystalline cellulose and Compression. His Polymer research focuses on subjects like Tribology, which are linked to Nanotechnology and Polymer composites. His study explores the link between Forensic engineering and topics such as Plasticity that cross with problems in Work, Starch, Uniaxial compression, Relaxation and Elastic energy.

Best Publications

  • Nano-indentation of polymeric surfaces

    B J Briscoe;L Fiori;E Pelillo

  • Combining ionic liquids and supercritical fluids: in situ ATR-IR study of CO2 dissolved in two ionic liquids at high pressures

    Sergei G. Kazarian;Brian J. Briscoe;Thomas Welton

  • Friction and lubrication of human skin

    Michael Adams;BJ Briscoe;SA Johnson

  • Scratching maps for polymers

    Brian J. Briscoe;Paul D. Evans;Enrico Pellilo;Sujeet K. Sinha

  • Wear of polymers: an essay on fundamental aspects

    B. Briscoe

  • The ballistic impact characteristics of aramid fabrics: The influence of interface friction

    B.J. Briscoe;F. Motamedi

  • The effects of hydrogen bonding upon the viscosity of aqueous poly(vinyl alcohol) solutions

    B. Briscoe;P. Luckham;S. Zhu

  • Wear of polymers

    B. J. Briscoe;S. K. Sinha

  • FTIR Study of the Thermal Degradation of Poly(vinyl Alcohol)

    P. S. Thomas;J.-P. Guerbois;G. F. Russell;B. J. Briscoe

  • The effect of indenter geometry on the elastic response to indentation

    B J Briscoe;K S Sebastian;M J Adams

  • Scratch hardness and deformation maps for polycarbonate and polyethylene

    Brian J. Briscoe;Enrico Pelillo;Sujeet K. Sinha

  • The friction and wear of poly(tetrafluoroethylene)-poly (etheretherketone) composites: An initial appraisal of the optimum composition

    B.J. Briscoe;Lin Heng Yao;T.A. Stolarski

  • The internal form of compacted ceramic components: a comparison of a finite element modelling with experiment

    İsmail Aydin;Brian J. Briscoe;Kenan Y. Şanlitürk

  • The shear strength of thin lubricant films

    B. J. Briscoe;B. Scruton;F. R. Willis

  • The effect of surface topography on the adhesion of elastic solids

    G A D Briggs;B J Briscoe

  • The hardnesses of poly(methylmethacrylate)

    B.J. Briscoe;P.D. Evans;S.K. Biswas;S.K. Sinha

  • A finite element analysis of the squeeze flow of an elasto-viscoplastic paste material

    M.J. Adams;I. Aydin;B.J. Briscoe;S.K. Sinha

  • The Elastoplastic Response of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) to Indentation

    Brian J. Briscoe;K. Savio Sebastian

  • Tribological applications of polymers and their composites: Past, present and future prospects

    Brian J. Briscoe;Sujeet K. Sinha

  • The diffusion of long-chain molecules through bulk polyethelene

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  • Tribology — Friction and wear of engineering materials: I.M. Hutchings

    Brian Briscoe

  • The Friction and Lubrication of elastomers

    A. Arvanitaki;B.J. Briscoe;M.J. Adams;S.A. Johnson

Frequent Co-Authors

Sujeet K. Sinha
Sujeet K. Sinha Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Paul F. Luckham
Paul F. Luckham Imperial College London
David Tabor
David Tabor University of Cambridge
Michael Adams
Michael Adams University of Birmingham
Sergei G. Kazarian
Sergei G. Kazarian Imperial College London
G. A. D. Briggs
G. A. D. Briggs University of Oxford
Ian M. Hutchings
Ian M. Hutchings University of Cambridge
Omar Matar
Omar Matar Imperial College London
Alexander Bismarck
Alexander Bismarck University of Vienna
Trevor C. Lindley
Trevor C. Lindley Imperial College London

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