2026 Christopher W. Macosko: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	107	775	740	265	244	658	52134
Chemistry	101	1206	1069	473	386	522	42789

Discipline name

D-Index

World Ranking

Current World Ranking

National Ranking

Current National Ranking

Publications

Citations

Materials Science

107

775

740

265

244

658

52134

Chemistry

101

1206

1069

473

386

522

42789

Materials Science

D-Index

107

Citations

52134

World Ranking

775

National Ranking

265

Chemistry

D-Index

101

Citations

42789

World Ranking

1206

National Ranking

473

Research.com Recognitions

2001 - Member of the National Academy of Engineering For the invention, development, and dissemination of new methods of reactive polymer processing and rheological property measurement.

Overview

Christopher W. Macosko is affiliated with the University of Minnesota in the United States. Their research spans multiple domains within materials science and engineering, with a focus on polymers and related materials.

The main fields of study in their work include:

Materials Science
Engineering

Their subfields of study further specify their expertise in:

Polymers and Plastics
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering
Biomaterials

Macosko's research covers a range of topics, reflecting diverse applications and fundamental studies of polymer materials:

Polymer crystallization and properties
Graphene research and applications
Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Dielectric materials and actuators
Rheology and Fluid Dynamics Studies

Recent publications highlight the range and depth of their scholarly output, with papers including:

"Linear, Graft, and Beyond: Multiblock Copolymers as Next-Generation Compatibilizers" (2022) published in JACS Au
"Molecular dynamics predictions of thermomechanical properties of an epoxy thermosetting polymer" (2020) published in Polymer
"Robust networks of interfacial localized graphene in cocontinuous polymer blends" (2021) published in Journal of Rheology
"Effects of a Layered Morphology on Drip Suppression in Burning Polymers" (2021) published in ACS Applied Polymer Materials
"PET/Graphene Compatibilization for Different Aspect Ratio Graphenes via Trimellitic Anhydride Functionalization" (2020) published in ACS Omega

Their frequent publication venues include:

ACS Applied Polymer Materials
JACS Au
Polymer
Journal of Rheology
ACS Omega

Collaborations are an important aspect of Macosko's work, often partnering with colleagues such as:

Kyungtae Kim
Bongjoon Lee
Frank S. Bates
Aristotle J. Zervoudakis
Jiadi Fan

In recognition of their contributions, Christopher W. Macosko was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2001, cited for the invention, development, and dissemination of new methods related to reactive polymer processing and rheological property measurement.

Best Publications

Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites

Hyunwoo Kim;Ahmed A. Abdala;Christopher W. Macosko

4063
Citations
Rheology: Principles, Measurements, and Applications

Christopher W. Macosko

4020
Citations
Graphene/Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Improved Gas Barrier and Electrical Conductivity

Hyunwoo Kim;Yutaka Miura;Christopher W. Macosko

1660
Citations
Cytotoxicity of graphene oxide and graphene in human erythrocytes and skin fibroblasts.

Ken Hsuan Liao;Yu Shen Lin;Christopher W. MacOsko;Christy L. Haynes

1457
Citations
Drop Breakup and Coalescence in Polymer Blends - The Effects of Concentration and Compatibilization

Uttandaraman Sundararaj;Uttandaraman Sundararaj;Chris Macosko

1155
Citations
A new derivation of average molecular weights of nonlinear polymers.

Christopher W. Macosko;Douglas R. Miller

933
Citations
Processing-property relationships of polycarbonate/graphene composites

Hyunwoo Kim;Christopher W. Macosko

821
Citations
A New Derivation of Postgel Properties of Network Polymers

D. R. Miller;Chris Macosko

731
Citations
A New Derivation of Post Gel Properties of Network Polymers

Douglas R. Miller;Christopher W. Macosko

676
Citations
Polyurethane/clay nanocomposites foams: processing, structure and properties

Xia Cao;L. James Lee;Tomy Widya;Christopher Macosko

621
Citations
Combining polyethylene and polypropylene: Enhanced performance with PE/iPP multiblock polymers.

James M. Eagan;Jun Xu;Rocco Di Girolamo;Christopher M. Thurber

606
Citations
Melt blown nanofibers: Fiber diameter distributions and onset of fiber breakup

Christopher John Ellison;Alhad Phatak;David W. Giles;Christopher W. Macosko

597
Citations
Compatibilizers for Melt Blending: Premade Block Copolymers†

C. W. Macosko;Philippe Guégan;Ashish K. Khandpur;Akinari Nakayama;Akinari Nakayama

566
Citations
Morphology and Properties of Polyester/Exfoliated Graphite Nanocomposites

Hyunwoo Kim;Christopher W. Macosko

529
Citations
An Integral Constitutive Equation for Mixed Flows: Viscoelastic Characterization

A. C. Papanastasiou;L. E. Scriven;C. W. Macosko

493
Citations
Graphene/polyethylene nanocomposites: Effect of polyethylene functionalization and blending methods

Hyunwoo Kim;Shingo Kobayashi;Mohd A. AbdurRahim;Minglun J. Zhang

475
Citations
Spin coating: One‐dimensional model

D. E. Bornside;C. W. Macosko;L. E. Scriven

453
Citations
How dilute are dilute solutions in extensional flows

Christian Clasen;Christian Clasen;J.P. Plog;W.-M. Kulicke;M. Owens

403
Citations
Epoxy toughening with low graphene loading

Yong Tae Park;Yuqiang Qian;Clement Chan;Taewon Suh

392
Citations
MODELING OF SPIN COATING.

D. E. Bornside;Chris Macosko;L. E. Scriven

390
Citations
Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/clay nanocomposites. Part I: Structural characterization and quantifying clay dispersion by melt rheology

Ali Durmus;Ahmet Kasgoz;Christopher W. Macosko

375
Citations