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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Physics 93 2048 1944 1055 984 869 29711

Dale P. Cruikshank publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Dale P. Cruikshank between 1964 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Dale P. Cruikshank published across 62 years, from 1964 to 2025, averaging 14.8 papers a year. Output peaked at 42 publications in 2019. 15 of the 919 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1964 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 42. Peak 42 publications in 2019. 1964: 1 publication 1965: 1 publication 1966: 4 publications 1967: 2 publications 1968: 2 publications 1969: 5 publications 1970: 2 publications 1971: 3 publications 1972: 9 publications 1973: 8 publications 1974: 6 publications 1975: 3 publications 1976: 7 publications 1977: 7 publications 1978: 6 publications 1979: 11 publications 1980: 12 publications 1981: 12 publications 1982: 9 publications 1983: 12 publications 1984: 10 publications 1985: 15 publications 1986: 9 publications 1987: 9 publications 1988: 16 publications 1989: 13 publications 1990: 6 publications 1991: 14 publications 1992: 9 publications 1993: 9 publications 1994: 16 publications 1995: 11 publications 1996: 8 publications 1997: 9 publications 1998: 12 publications 1999: 17 publications 2000: 6 publications 2001: 4 publications 2002: 17 publications 2003: 13 publications 2004: 29 publications 2005: 33 publications 2006: 37 publications 2007: 31 publications 2008: 38 publications 2009: 29 publications 2010: 38 publications 2011: 20 publications 2012: 26 publications 2013: 21 publications 2014: 32 publications 2015: 32 publications 2016: 39 publications 2017: 24 publications 2018: 33 publications 2019: 42 publications 2020: 20 publications 2021: 22 publications 2022: 7 publications 2023: 6 publications 2024: 10 publications 2025: 5 publications
1964 2025

919 publications in total across all disciplines

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Dale P. Cruikshank: publications per year, 1964 to 2025
Year Publications
1964 1
1965 1
1966 4
1967 2
1968 2
1969 5
1970 2
1971 3
1972 9
1973 8
1974 6
1975 3
1976 7
1977 7
1978 6
1979 11
1980 12
1981 12
1982 9
1983 12
1984 10
1985 15
1986 9
1987 9
1988 16
1989 13
1990 6
1991 14
1992 9
1993 9
1994 16
1995 11
1996 8
1997 9
1998 12
1999 17
2000 6
2001 4
2002 17
2003 13
2004 29
2005 33
2006 37
2007 31
2008 38
2009 29
2010 38
2011 20
2012 26
2013 21
2014 32
2015 32
2016 39
2017 24
2018 33
2019 42
2020 20
2021 22
2022 7
2023 6
2024 10
2025 5
Total 919
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Dale P. Cruikshank 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 Dale P. Cruikshank 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, 863–882 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: 869 publications — 88th percentile

88% 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
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 32 869
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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Dale P. Cruikshank 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 Dale P. Cruikshank 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, 92–93 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: 93 D-Index — 46th percentile

46% 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 93
94–95 102
96–97 112
98–99 110
100–101 116
102–103 97
104–105 103
106–107 87
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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2010 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 2005 - Fellow of American Geophysical Union (AGU)

Overview

Dale P. Cruikshank is affiliated with the University of Central Florida in the United States and has contributed extensively to research in Physics and Astronomy. Their primary focus lies within the subfield of Astronomy and Astrophysics, with additional work spanning Atmospheric Science, Ecology, Geophysics, and Aerospace Engineering.

The scientist's research covers a spectrum of topics, including:

  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
  • Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
  • Isotope Analysis in Ecology
  • Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
  • Geological and Geochemical Analysis

Dale P. Cruikshank has authored numerous papers, with recent notable publications as follows:

  • Evidence for Ammonia-bearing Species on the Uranian Satellite Ariel Supports Recent Geologic Activity, 2020, The Astrophysical Journal Letters
  • On the origin & thermal stability of Arrokoth's and Pluto's ices, 2020, Icarus
  • Widespread CO2 and CO ices in the trans-Neptunian population revealed by JWST/DiSCo-TNOs, 2024, Nature Astronomy
  • A JWST/DiSCo-TNOs portrait of the primordial Solar System through its trans-Neptunian objects, 2024, Nature Astronomy
  • Disk-resolved Photometric Properties of Pluto and the Coloring Materials across its Surface, 2020, The Astronomical Journal

The scientist frequently collaborates with other researchers, including:

  • W. M. Grundy
  • Joshua P. Emery
  • Y. J. Pendleton
  • Bryan J. Holler
  • John Stansberry

Publication venues that have featured Dale P. Cruikshank's work most often include:

  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • The Planetary Science Journal
  • Icarus
  • Nature Astronomy
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

The scientist has been recognized with fellowships from prominent organizations:

  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2010
  • Fellow of American Geophysical Union (AGU), 2005

Best Publications

  • The Spitzer Space Telescope mission

    M. W. Werner;T. L. Roellig;F. J. Low;G. H. Rieke

  • Voyager 2 at neptune: imaging science results.

    B. A. Smith;L. A. Soderblom;D. Banfield;c. Barnet

  • The solar system beyond Neptune

    M. A. Barucci;H. Boehnhardt;D. P. Cruikshank;A. Morbidelli

  • The Pluto system: Initial results from its exploration by New Horizons.

    S. A. Stern;F. Bagenal;K. Ennico;G. R. Gladstone

  • Laboratory experiments of Titan tholin formed in cold plasma at various pressures: implications for nitrogen-containing polycyclic aromatic compounds in Titan haze

    Hiroshi Imanaka;Hiroshi Imanaka;Bishun N. Khare;Jamie E. Elsila;Emma L.O. Bakes

  • Surface Ices and the Atmospheric Composition of Pluto

    Tobias C. Owen;Ted L. Roush;Dale P. Cruikshank;James L. Elliot

  • Organic matter in carbonaceous chondrites, planetary satellites, asteroids and comets

    John R. Cronin;Sandra Pizzarello;Dale P. Cruikshank

  • Ices on the Surface of Triton

    Dale P. Cruikshank;Ted L. Roush;Tobias C. Owen;Thomas R. Geballe

  • The Composition of Centaur 5145 Pholus

    D. P. Cruikshank;T. L. Roush;M. J. Bartholomew;T. R. Geballe

  • Neptune and Triton

    Dale P. Cruikshank;Mildred Shapley Matthews;A. M. Schumann

  • Infrared observations of the Saturnian system from Voyager 2

    R. Hanel;B. Conrath;F. M. Flasar;V. Kunde

  • Surface compositions across Pluto and Charon

    W. M. Grundy;R. P. Binzel;B. J. Buratti;J. C. Cook

  • The geology of Pluto and Charon through the eyes of New Horizons.

    Jeffrey M. Moore;William B. McKinnon;John R. Spencer;Alan D. Howard

  • Composition and physical properties of Enceladus' surface

    Robert H. Brown;Roger N. Clark;Bonnie J. Buratti;Dale P. Cruikshank

  • Thermal emission spectroscopy (5.2–38 μm) of three Trojan asteroids with the Spitzer Space Telescope: Detection of fine-grained silicates

    J.P. Emery;D.P. Cruikshank;J. Van Cleve

  • Reflectance spectroscopy and asteroid surface mineralogy

    Michael J. Gaffey;Jeffrey F. Bell;Dale P. Cruikshank

  • OPTICAL CONSTANTS OF AMORPHOUS AND CRYSTALLINE H2O-ICE: 2.5-22 μm (4000-455 cm −1 ) OPTICAL CONSTANTS OF H2O-ICE

    R. M. Mastrapa;R. M. Mastrapa;S. A. Sandford;T. L. Roush;D. P. Cruikshank

  • Physical Properties of Kuiper Belt and Centaur Objects: Constraints from the Spitzer Space Telescope

    John Stansberry;Will Grundy;Mike Brown;Dale Cruikshank

  • Composition, Physical State, and Distribution of Ices at the Surface of Triton

    Eric Quirico;Sylvain Douté;Bernard Schmitt;Catherine de Bergh

  • Detection and mapping of hydrocarbon deposits on Titan

    Roger N. Clark;John M. Curchin;Jason W. Barnes;Ralf Jaumann

Frequent Co-Authors

Harold A. Weaver
Harold A. Weaver Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Ralf Jaumann
Ralf Jaumann Freie Universität Berlin
Katrin Stephan
Katrin Stephan German Aerospace Center
Ross A. Beyer
Ross A. Beyer Ames Research Center
Vittorio Formisano
Vittorio Formisano National Institute for Astrophysics
Giancarlo Bellucci
Giancarlo Bellucci National Institute for Astrophysics
William B. McKinnon
William B. McKinnon Washington University in St. Louis
Yves Langevin
Yves Langevin University of Paris-Saclay
Paul M. Schenk
Paul M. Schenk Lunar and Planetary Institute
Federico Tosi
Federico Tosi National Institute for Astrophysics

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