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D-Index
65
Citations
14258
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2515
National Ranking
218

C. W. Keevil publication distribution in Microbiology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Microbiology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where C. W. Keevil sits on this spectrum.

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55 publications 679+

This scientist: 234 publications — 60th percentile

60% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 679 publications or more.

C. W. Keevil D-index placement in Microbiology in 2026

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

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40 D-Index 127+

This scientist: 65 D-Index — 55th percentile

55% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 127 D-Index or more.

Overview

C. W. Keevil is affiliated with the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily spans the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as Medicine. Within these areas, their work extends into subfields such as Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Endocrinology, and Biomedical Engineering.

The scientist's research focuses on several key topics, which include:

  • Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
  • Infection control and ventilation
  • Infection control in healthcare
  • Antimicrobial agents and applications
  • Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
  • Medical device sterilization and disinfection
  • Prion diseases and protein misfolding

C. W. Keevil has published numerous papers in various scientific journals. Some of their recent publications are:

  • "Laser-patterned paper-based sensors for rapid point-of-care detection and antibiotic-resistance testing of bacterial infections," 2020, Biosensors and Bioelectronics
  • "Biofilm Development on Urinary Catheters Promotes the Appearance of Viable but Nonculturable Bacteria," 2021, mBio
  • "Synergism versus Additivity: Defining the Interactions between Common Disinfectants," 2021, mBio
  • "An effective evidence-based cleaning method for the safe reuse of intermittent urinary catheters: In vitro testing," 2020, Neurourology and Urodynamics
  • "The Role of Flagellum and Flagellum-Based Motility on Salmonella Enteritidis and Escherichia coli Biofilm Formation," 2024, Microorganisms

The scientist frequently publishes in journals such as the Journal of Hospital Infection, bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), mBio, Access Microbiology, and Biofilm. The distribution of publications includes nine in the Journal of Hospital Infection and six in bioRxiv.

C. W. Keevil has collaborated with several researchers repeatedly, including Sandra Wilks, T.J. Secker, R. Hervé, T.G. Leighton, and Mandy Fader.

Best Publications

  • A simple artificial urine for the growth of urinary pathogens

    T. Brooks;C.W. Keevil

  • Potential use of copper surfaces to reduce survival of epidemic meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the healthcare environment

    J.O. Noyce;H. Michels;C.W. Keevil

  • The survival of Escherichia coli O157 on a range of metal surfaces.

    S.A. Wilks;H. Michels;C.W. Keevil

  • Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials

    Sarah L. Warnes;Zoë R. Little;C. William Keevil

  • The regulation of biofilm development by quorum sensing in Aeromonas hydrophila.

    Martin J. Lynch;Simon Swift;David F. Kirke;C. William Keevil

  • Extended survival and persistence of Campylobacter spp. in water and aquatic biofilms and their detection by immunofluorescent-antibody and -rRNA staining

    Clive M. Buswell;Yvonne M. Herlihy;Lorna M. Lawrence;James T. M. McGuiggan

  • Influence of Plumbing Materials on Biofilm Formation and Growth of Legionella pneumophila in Potable Water Systems

    Julie Rogers;A. B. Dowsett;P. J. Dennis;J. V. Lee

  • Influence of temperature and plumbing material selection on biofilm formation and growth of Legionella pneumophila in a model potable water system containing complex microbial flora.

    J Rogers;A B Dowsett;P J Dennis;J V Lee

  • Inactivation of influenza A virus on copper versus stainless steel surfaces.

    J. O. Noyce;H. Michels;C. W. Keevil

  • Mechanism of copper surface toxicity in Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella involves immediate membrane depolarization followed by slower rate of DNA destruction which differs from that observed for Gram-positive bacteria

    S. L. Warnes;V. Caves;C. W. Keevil

  • Use of Copper Cast Alloys To Control Escherichia coli O157 Cross-Contamination during Food Processing

    J. O. Noyce;H. Michels;C. W. Keevil

  • Mechanism of Copper Surface Toxicity in Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci following Wet or Dry Surface Contact

    S. L. Warnes;C. W. Keevil

  • Survival of Listeria monocytogenes Scott A on metal surfaces: implications for cross-contamination.

    Sandra A. Wilks;Harold T. Michels;C. William Keevil

  • Effects of temperature and humidity on the efficacy of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus challenged antimicrobial materials containing silver and copper

    H.T. Michels;J.O. Noyce;C.W. Keevil

  • Survival of Clostridium difficile on copper and steel: futuristic options for hospital hygiene

    L. Weaver;H.T. Michels;C.W. Keevil

  • Horizontal Transfer of Antibiotic Resistance Genes on Abiotic Touch Surfaces: Implications for Public Health

    Sarah L. Warnes;Callum J. Highmore;C. William Keevil

  • Comparison of microscope techniques for the examination of biofilms

    S.B. Surman;J.T. Walker;D.T. Goddard;L.H.G. Morton

  • Biocidal Efficacy of Copper Alloys against Pathogenic Enterococci Involves Degradation of Genomic and Plasmid DNAs

    S. L. Warnes;S. M. Green;H. T. Michels;C. W. Keevil

  • Immunogold and fluorescein immunolabelling of Legionella pneumophila within an aquatic biofilm visualized by using episcopic differential interference contrast microscopy.

    J Rogers;C W Keevil

  • Inactivation of Norovirus on Dry Copper Alloy Surfaces

    Sarah L. Warnes;C. William Keevil

Frequent Co-Authors

Nuno F. Azevedo
Nuno F. Azevedo University of Porto
Philip Marsh
Philip Marsh University of Leeds
Fátima Carneiro
Fátima Carneiro University of Porto
Timothy G. Leighton
Timothy G. Leighton University of Southampton
Robert W. Eason
Robert W. Eason University of Southampton
Richard O'Kennedy
Richard O'Kennedy Hamad bin Khalifa University
Jeremy S. Webb
Jeremy S. Webb University of Southampton
Christopher Anthony
Christopher Anthony University of Southampton
Séamus Fanning
Séamus Fanning University College Dublin
Petra C. F. Oyston
Petra C. F. Oyston Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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