2026 David D. Blackwell: Earth Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Earth Science	36	7138	6603	2475	2189	137	5929

Overview

David D. Blackwell is affiliated with Southern Methodist University in the United States. Their research primarily spans the field of Engineering, with a focus on several specialized subfields including Mechanics of Materials, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Ocean Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Their recent publications reflect a diverse set of interests linked to both energy systems and antenna technology. Notable papers include "Heat flow and geothermal potential of Kansas" published in 2024 in the Bulletin (Kansas Geological Survey), and "S-Parameters and Radiative Properties of a Plasma Antenna," published in 2025 in the IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science.

Research topics covered in their work include:

Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications
Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Methods
Antenna Design and Analysis
Millimeter-Wave Propagation and Modeling
Precipitation Measurement and Analysis

David D. Blackwell has contributed to the scientific literature in various specialized areas that align with their broader engineering expertise. Their contributions to geothermal energy and hydrocarbon reservoir analysis are evident through their research on heat flow and energy potential. Concurrently, their involvement in antenna design and electromagnetic wave propagation is demonstrated by work on plasma antennas.

The scientist has collaborated with several coauthors, including John Steele, T. S. Ferguson, and Michael A. Rupar. Their publications have appeared mainly in the Bulletin (Kansas Geological Survey) and IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science.

Best Publications

Heat generation of plutonic rocks and continental heat flow provinces

Robert F. Roy;David D. Blackwell;Francis Birch

721
Citations
Geothermal Map of North America

David D. Blackwell;John L. Steele;David S. Chapman;Edward R. Decker

300
Citations
Neotectonics of North America

D. Burton Slemmons;E. R. Engdahl;Mark D. Zoback;David D. Blackwell

273
Citations
The Thermal Structure of the Continental Crust

David D. Blackwell

239
Citations
Impact of enhanced geothermal systems on US energy supply in the twenty-first century

Jefferson W Tester;Brian J Anderson;Anthony S Batchelor;David D Blackwell

234
Citations
Heat flow in the united States

Robert F. Roy;Edward R. Decker;David D. Blackwell;Francis Birch

225
Citations
8: Heat flow and energy loss in the Western United States

David D. Blackwell

223
Citations
Thermal Conductivity of Sedimentary Rocks: Measurement and Significance

David D. Blackwell;John L. Steele

211
Citations
Heat flow, arc volcanism, and subduction in northern Oregon

David D. Blackwell;Richard G. Bowen;Donald A. Hull;Joseph Riccio

203
Citations
Assessment of the Enhanced Geothermal System Resource Base of the United States

David D. Blackwell;Petru T. Negraru;Maria C. Richards

200
Citations
The terrain effect on terrestrial heat flow

David D. Blackwell;John L. Steele;Charles A. Brott

197
Citations
Thermal and tectonic implications of heat flow in the Eastern Snake River Plain, Idaho

Charles A. Brott;David D. Blackwell;John P. Ziagos

163
Citations
Heat flow measurements in Yellowstone Lake and the thermal structure of the Yellowstone Caldera

Paul Morgan;David D. Blackwell;Robert E. Spafford;Robert B. Smith

149
Citations
Heat flow in the state of washington and thermal conditions in the Cascade Range

David D. Blackwell;John L. Steele;Shari Kelley;Michael A. Korosec

146
Citations
Heat flow in southern Mexico and the thermal effects of subduction

John P. Ziagos;David D. Blackwell;Federico Mooser

144
Citations
Heat-flow determinations in the northwestern United States

David D. Blackwell

142
Citations
Temperature-At-Depth Maps for the Conterminous U. S. and Geothermal Resource Estimates

David Blackwell;M. Richards;Z. Frone;J. Batir

120
Citations
A model for the transient temperature effects of horizontal fluid flow in geothermal systems

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114
Citations
Numerical modeling of transient Basin and Range extensional geothermal systems

Jason R McKenna;David D Blackwell

113
Citations
Heat flow in the Oregon Cascade Range and its correlation with regional gravity, Curie point depths, and geology

David D. Blackwell;John L. Steele;Michael K. Frohme;Charles F. Murphey

108
Citations
Thermal Constraints on Earthquake Depths in California

Jessie L. Bonner;David D. Blackwell;Eugene T. Herrin

104
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Paul Morgan Colorado School of Mines

John W. Shervais Utah State University

Douglas R. Schmitt Purdue University West Lafayette

Roland N. Horne Stanford University

Matthew J. Hornbach Southern Methodist University

Eric H. Christiansen Brigham Young University

Philip E. Wannamaker University of Utah

Teresa E. Jordan Cornell University

Robert B. Smith University of Utah

Jefferson W. Tester Cornell University

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