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Materials Science
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2022

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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 75 3437 3319 144 134 256 21223
Chemistry 75 4421 4015 257 229 250 21162

Brian Vincent publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Brian Vincent between 1970 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Brian Vincent published across 56 years, from 1970 to 2025, averaging 4.8 papers a year. Output peaked at 16 publications in 1997. 3 of the 271 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1970 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 16. Peak 16 publications in 1997. 1970: 1 publication 1971: 1 publication 1972: 1 publication 1973: 3 publications 1974: 2 publications 1975: 1 publication 1976: 1 publication 1977: 0 publications 1978: 4 publications 1979: 2 publications 1980: 6 publications 1981: 6 publications 1982: 2 publications 1983: 7 publications 1984: 8 publications 1985: 1 publication 1986: 5 publications 1987: 10 publications 1988: 5 publications 1989: 5 publications 1990: 7 publications 1991: 3 publications 1992: 9 publications 1993: 6 publications 1994: 8 publications 1995: 1 publication 1996: 11 publications 1997: 16 publications 1998: 16 publications 1999: 7 publications 2000: 12 publications 2001: 6 publications 2002: 5 publications 2003: 9 publications 2004: 8 publications 2005: 13 publications 2006: 8 publications 2007: 13 publications 2008: 5 publications 2009: 9 publications 2010: 9 publications 2011: 7 publications 2012: 3 publications 2013: 0 publications 2014: 1 publication 2015: 0 publications 2016: 0 publications 2017: 0 publications 2018: 0 publications 2019: 1 publication 2020: 0 publications 2021: 1 publication 2022: 1 publication 2023: 2 publications 2024: 0 publications 2025: 3 publications
1970 2025

271 publications in total across all disciplines

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Brian Vincent: publications per year, 1970 to 2025
Year Publications
1970 1
1971 1
1972 1
1973 3
1974 2
1975 1
1976 1
1977 0
1978 4
1979 2
1980 6
1981 6
1982 2
1983 7
1984 8
1985 1
1986 5
1987 10
1988 5
1989 5
1990 7
1991 3
1992 9
1993 6
1994 8
1995 1
1996 11
1997 16
1998 16
1999 7
2000 12
2001 6
2002 5
2003 9
2004 8
2005 13
2006 8
2007 13
2008 5
2009 9
2010 9
2011 7
2012 3
2013 0
2014 1
2015 0
2016 0
2017 0
2018 0
2019 1
2020 0
2021 1
2022 1
2023 2
2024 0
2025 3
Total 271
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Brian Vincent 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 Vincent 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, 250–269 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: 256 publications — 48th percentile

48% 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
250–269 726 256
270–289 665
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477
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 Vincent 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 Vincent 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, 74–75 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: 75 D-Index — 74th percentile

74% 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
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359 75
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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in United Kingdom Leader Award

Overview

Brian Vincent is affiliated with the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily spans the fields of Physics and Astronomy, Materials Science, and Chemistry, with a focus on several subfields including Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, Surfaces, Coatings and Films, Organic Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, and Sociology and Political Science.

The main topics of Brian Vincent's work are centered on Polymer Surface Interaction Studies, Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications, Lubricants and Their Additives, and Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization. Additional themes in their research include Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies, Material Dynamics and Properties, and Mechanical and Optical Resonators.

Brian Vincent has contributed to scientific literature through publications in several journals, with frequent appearances in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. Other publication venues include The Journal of Chemical Physics, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, and SSRN Electronic Journal.

  • Diblock bottlebrush polymer in a non-polar medium: Self-assembly, surface forces, and superlubricity (2023, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science)
  • The discovery of the depletion force (2021, The Journal of Chemical Physics)
  • Surface forces and friction between Langmuir-Blodgett polymer layers in a nonpolar solvent (2023, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science)
  • Racial/Ethnic Discrimination and Food Consumption: Examination in Diverse Samples (2022, Annals of Behavioral Medicine)
  • Self-assembly of novel catechol-containing copolymers in a nonpolar solvent (2025, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science)

Collaboration is a significant element of Brian Vincent's research activities. Frequent coauthors include Peter J. Dowding and Wuge H. Briscoe, each having coauthored five publications with Vincent. Nicholas Taylor and Beatrice Cattoz have collaborated on three papers each, while Michael C. Stevens has appeared as a coauthor on two occasions.

  • Peter J. Dowding
  • Wuge H. Briscoe
  • Nicholas Taylor
  • Beatrice Cattoz
  • Michael C. Stevens

This body of work reflects an emphasis on experimental approaches and theoretical examination within polymer science and surface interactions, employing techniques such as force microscopy to explore frictional and lubricative properties. The diversity of collaboration and interdisciplinary research contributes to a comprehensive examination of polymer systems and their behaviors in various solvent environments.

Best Publications

  • Polymers at Interfaces

    G.J. Fleer;M.A. Cohen Stuart;J.M.H.M. Scheutjens;T. Cosgrove

  • Microgel particles as model colloids : theory, properties and applications

    Brian R. Saunders;Brian Vincent

  • The effect of adsorbed polymers on dispersion stability

    B. Vincent

  • Depletion flocculation in dispersions of sterically-stabilised particles (“soft spheres”)

    Brian Vincent;John Edwards;Simon Emmett;Andrew Jones

  • Preparation of Poly(methylmethacrylate) Microcapsules with Liquid Cores

    Andrew Loxley;Brian Vincent

  • Experimental aspects of polymer adsorption at solid/solution interfaces

    M.A. Cohen Stuart;T. Cosgrove;B. Vincent

  • Colloidal copolymer microgels of N-isopropylacrylamide and acrylic acid: pH, ionic strength and temperature effects

    Martin J. Snowden;Babur Z. Chowdhry;Brian Vincent;Gayle E. Morris

  • Coagulation kinetics and structure formation

    Hans Sonntag;Klaus Strenge;B. Vincent

  • The van der Waals attraction between colloid particles having adsorbed layers. II. Calculation of interaction curves

    B Vincent

  • Adsorption of Lead Ions onto N -Isopropylacrylamide and Acrylic Acid Copolymer Microgels

    Gayle E. Morris;Brian Vincent;Martin J. Snowden

  • The effect of free polymer on the stability of sterically stabilized dispersions

    B Vincent;P.F Luckham;F.A Waite

  • Hydrodynamic thickness of adsorbed polymer layers

    M. A. Cohen Stuart;F. H. W. H. Waajen;T. Cosgrove;B. Vincent

  • Suspension polymerisation to form polymer beads

    Peter J. Dowding;Brian Vincent

  • The equilibrium aspects of weak flocculation

    J.A Long;J.A Long;D.W.J Osmond;D.W.J Osmond;B Vincent;B Vincent

  • Charge controlled swelling of microgel particles

    A Fernández-Nieves;A Fernandez-Barbero;B Vincent;FJ de las Nieves

  • A comparison of the adsorbed layer thickness obtained by several techniques of various molecular weight fractions of poly(vinyl alcohol) on aqueous polystyrene latex particles

    M.J Garvey;M.J Garvey;Th.F Tadros;Th.F Tadros;B Vincent;B Vincent

  • Swelling behavior of poly- N -isopropylacrylamide microgel particles in alcoholic solutions

    H. M. Crowther;B. Vincent

  • A comparison of the volume occupied by macromolecules in the adsorbed state and in bulk solution

    M.J Garvey;M.J Garvey;Th.F Tadros;Th.F Tadros;B Vincent;B Vincent

  • Poly(methyl methacrylate)-co-(methacrylic acid) microgel particles: swelling control using pH, cononsolvency and osmotic deswelling

    Brian R. Saunders;Helen M. Crowther;Brian Vincent

  • Phase separation in dispersions of weakly-interacting particles in solutions of non-adsorbing polymer

    Brian Vincent;John Edwards;Simon Emmett;Robert Croot

  • Modern aspects of emulsion science

    B Vincent;Z Kiraly;Tim M Obey

Frequent Co-Authors

Terence Cosgrove
Terence Cosgrove University of Bristol
Brian R. Saunders
Brian R. Saunders University of Manchester
Alberto Fernandez-Nieves
Alberto Fernandez-Nieves University of Barcelona
John Rarity
John Rarity University of Bristol
Rob Atkin
Rob Atkin University of Western Australia
Simon Biggs
Simon Biggs University of Western Australia
Margaret E. Collinson
Margaret E. Collinson Royal Holloway University of London
Edwin Donath
Edwin Donath Leipzig University
Joseph L. Keddie
Joseph L. Keddie University of Surrey
Steven P. Armes
Steven P. Armes University of Sheffield

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