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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Engineering and Technology 41 7021 6776 1916 1777 151 6250

David E. Foster publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by David E. Foster between 1970 and 2024, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. David E. Foster published across 55 years, from 1970 to 2024, averaging 2.9 papers a year. Output peaked at 15 publications in 2009. 7 of the 158 publications appeared in the last two years.

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

158 publications in total across all disciplines

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David E. Foster: publications per year, 1970 to 2024
Year Publications
1970 1
1971 0
1972 0
1973 0
1974 0
1975 0
1976 0
1977 0
1978 0
1979 0
1980 2
1981 2
1982 1
1983 2
1984 2
1985 2
1986 3
1987 2
1988 3
1989 4
1990 2
1991 4
1992 2
1993 5
1994 1
1995 2
1996 1
1997 0
1998 2
1999 1
2000 4
2001 7
2002 5
2003 9
2004 7
2005 9
2006 8
2007 11
2008 6
2009 15
2010 2
2011 7
2012 5
2013 2
2014 4
2015 3
2016 0
2017 2
2018 1
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 2
2024 5
Total 158
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David E. Foster publications per year - data summary

  • David E. Foster, a Engineering and Technology scholar from University of Wisconsin–Madison, has 158 publications recorded across 55 years, from 1970 to 2024.
  • The oldest publication on record dates to 1970 and the most recent to 2024.
  • The most productive year is 2009, with 15 publications.
  • The least productive years with any output are 1970, 1982, 1994, 1996 and others, with 1 publication each.
  • 15 of the 55 years in the span carry no publications at all (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and others).
  • The rate of publication averages 2.9 papers per year over the whole span, or 4.0 per year counting only the 40 years with at least one publication.
  • The last 5 years on the chart (2020-2024) hold 7 publications, 4% of the career total.
  • Split into equal eras - 1970-1988: 20 publications (1.1 per year); 1989-2007: 84 publications (4.4 per year); 2008-2024: 54 publications (3.2 per year).
  • Comparing the opening and closing eras, the overall trend of publication is rising.

David E. Foster publication distribution in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Engineering and Technology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David E. Foster sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300 400
Bar chart with 78 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 38–47 to 804+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 457. Most scientists, 457, have 148–157 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 804 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 148–157 publications, is where this scientist sits. 38–47 publications: 20 scientists 48–57 publications: 35 scientists 58–67 publications: 96 scientists 68–77 publications: 135 scientists 78–87 publications: 190 scientists 88–97 publications: 259 scientists 98–107 publications: 283 scientists 108–117 publications: 369 scientists 118–127 publications: 341 scientists 128–137 publications: 386 scientists 138–147 publications: 372 scientists 148–157 publications: 457 scientists 158–167 publications: 415 scientists 168–177 publications: 407 scientists 178–187 publications: 421 scientists 188–197 publications: 378 scientists 198–207 publications: 403 scientists 208–217 publications: 317 scientists 218–227 publications: 346 scientists 228–237 publications: 321 scientists 238–247 publications: 260 scientists 248–257 publications: 280 scientists 258–267 publications: 240 scientists 268–277 publications: 214 scientists 278–287 publications: 242 scientists 288–297 publications: 203 scientists 298–307 publications: 166 scientists 308–317 publications: 154 scientists 318–327 publications: 175 scientists 328–337 publications: 159 scientists 338–347 publications: 99 scientists 348–357 publications: 131 scientists 358–367 publications: 106 scientists 368–377 publications: 118 scientists 378–387 publications: 97 scientists 388–397 publications: 108 scientists 398–407 publications: 82 scientists 408–417 publications: 71 scientists 418–427 publications: 64 scientists 428–437 publications: 55 scientists 438–447 publications: 54 scientists 448–457 publications: 60 scientists 458–467 publications: 47 scientists 468–477 publications: 40 scientists 478–487 publications: 30 scientists 488–497 publications: 29 scientists 498–507 publications: 38 scientists 508–517 publications: 40 scientists 518–527 publications: 32 scientists 528–537 publications: 23 scientists 538–547 publications: 28 scientists 548–557 publications: 23 scientists 558–567 publications: 19 scientists 568–577 publications: 16 scientists 578–587 publications: 17 scientists 588–597 publications: 18 scientists 598–607 publications: 22 scientists 608–617 publications: 15 scientists 618–627 publications: 9 scientists 628–637 publications: 11 scientists 638–647 publications: 21 scientists 648–657 publications: 12 scientists 658–667 publications: 9 scientists 668–677 publications: 11 scientists 678–687 publications: 9 scientists 688–697 publications: 6 scientists 698–707 publications: 14 scientists 708–717 publications: 7 scientists 718–727 publications: 8 scientists 728–737 publications: 10 scientists 738–747 publications: 9 scientists 748–757 publications: 5 scientists 758–767 publications: 5 scientists 768–777 publications: 11 scientists 778–787 publications: 7 scientists 788–797 publications: 2 scientists 798–803 publications: 4 scientists 804+ publications: 100 scientists
38–47 publications 804+

This scientist: 151 publications — 27th percentile

27% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 804 publications or more.

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Number of Engineering and Technology scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,796 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
38–47 20
48–57 35
58–67 96
68–77 135
78–87 190
88–97 259
98–107 283
108–117 369
118–127 341
128–137 386
138–147 372
148–157 457 151
158–167 415
168–177 407
178–187 421
188–197 378
198–207 403
208–217 317
218–227 346
228–237 321
238–247 260
248–257 280
258–267 240
268–277 214
278–287 242
288–297 203
298–307 166
308–317 154
318–327 175
328–337 159
338–347 99
348–357 131
358–367 106
368–377 118
378–387 97
388–397 108
398–407 82
408–417 71
418–427 64
428–437 55
438–447 54
448–457 60
458–467 47
468–477 40
478–487 30
488–497 29
498–507 38
508–517 40
518–527 32
528–537 23
538–547 28
548–557 23
558–567 19
568–577 16
578–587 17
588–597 18
598–607 22
608–617 15
618–627 9
628–637 11
638–647 21
648–657 12
658–667 9
668–677 11
678–687 9
688–697 6
698–707 14
708–717 7
718–727 8
728–737 10
738–747 9
748–757 5
758–767 5
768–777 11
778–787 7
788–797 2
798–803 4
804+ 100
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David E. Foster publication distribution in Engineering and Technology in 2026 - data summary

  • The chart plots the publication count of all 9,796 Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026, grouped into 78 ranges running from 38–47 to 804+ publications.
  • David E. Foster, a Engineering and Technology scholar from University of Wisconsin–Madison, records 151 publications - the 27th percentile of the discipline.
  • 27% of ranked Engineering and Technology scientists score the same or lower than David E. Foster, and about 73% score higher.
  • The median of the discipline falls in the 198–207 publications range, and David E. Foster ranks below the median.
  • The most crowded range is 148–157 publications, holding 457 scientists (5% of the field).
  • 61% of the field sits in the lowest quarter of the value range (up to 228–237 publications), so the distribution is heavily right-skewed and high scores are rare.
  • The final bar has no upper bound: it groups every scientist with 804 publications or more, 100 scientists in all (1% of the field).

David E. Foster D-index placement in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David E. Foster sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300 400
Bar chart with 78 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 107+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 426. Most scientists, 426, have 42 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 41 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30 D-Index: 59 scientists 31 D-Index: 114 scientists 32 D-Index: 129 scientists 33 D-Index: 189 scientists 34 D-Index: 200 scientists 35 D-Index: 262 scientists 36 D-Index: 311 scientists 37 D-Index: 312 scientists 38 D-Index: 350 scientists 39 D-Index: 385 scientists 40 D-Index: 348 scientists 41 D-Index: 362 scientists 42 D-Index: 426 scientists 43 D-Index: 380 scientists 44 D-Index: 310 scientists 45 D-Index: 341 scientists 46 D-Index: 301 scientists 47 D-Index: 306 scientists 48 D-Index: 271 scientists 49 D-Index: 246 scientists 50 D-Index: 210 scientists 51 D-Index: 253 scientists 52 D-Index: 213 scientists 53 D-Index: 221 scientists 54 D-Index: 195 scientists 55 D-Index: 186 scientists 56 D-Index: 170 scientists 57 D-Index: 167 scientists 58 D-Index: 166 scientists 59 D-Index: 144 scientists 60 D-Index: 152 scientists 61 D-Index: 141 scientists 62 D-Index: 138 scientists 63 D-Index: 131 scientists 64 D-Index: 118 scientists 65 D-Index: 114 scientists 66 D-Index: 119 scientists 67 D-Index: 95 scientists 68 D-Index: 87 scientists 69 D-Index: 77 scientists 70 D-Index: 89 scientists 71 D-Index: 69 scientists 72 D-Index: 54 scientists 73 D-Index: 46 scientists 74 D-Index: 55 scientists 75 D-Index: 54 scientists 76 D-Index: 49 scientists 77 D-Index: 53 scientists 78 D-Index: 46 scientists 79 D-Index: 28 scientists 80 D-Index: 39 scientists 81 D-Index: 36 scientists 82 D-Index: 24 scientists 83 D-Index: 26 scientists 84 D-Index: 36 scientists 85 D-Index: 18 scientists 86 D-Index: 25 scientists 87 D-Index: 19 scientists 88 D-Index: 26 scientists 89 D-Index: 27 scientists 90 D-Index: 23 scientists 91 D-Index: 15 scientists 92 D-Index: 12 scientists 93 D-Index: 9 scientists 94 D-Index: 15 scientists 95 D-Index: 10 scientists 96 D-Index: 13 scientists 97 D-Index: 13 scientists 98 D-Index: 9 scientists 99 D-Index: 7 scientists 100 D-Index: 7 scientists 101 D-Index: 8 scientists 102 D-Index: 7 scientists 103 D-Index: 7 scientists 104 D-Index: 9 scientists 105 D-Index: 6 scientists 106 D-Index: 9 scientists 107+ D-Index: 99 scientists
30 D-Index 107+

This scientist: 41 D-Index — 31st percentile

31% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more.

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Number of Engineering and Technology scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,796 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 59
31 114
32 129
33 189
34 200
35 262
36 311
37 312
38 350
39 385
40 348
41 362 41
42 426
43 380
44 310
45 341
46 301
47 306
48 271
49 246
50 210
51 253
52 213
53 221
54 195
55 186
56 170
57 167
58 166
59 144
60 152
61 141
62 138
63 131
64 118
65 114
66 119
67 95
68 87
69 77
70 89
71 69
72 54
73 46
74 55
75 54
76 49
77 53
78 46
79 28
80 39
81 36
82 24
83 26
84 36
85 18
86 25
87 19
88 26
89 27
90 23
91 15
92 12
93 9
94 15
95 10
96 13
97 13
98 9
99 7
100 7
101 8
102 7
103 7
104 9
105 6
106 9
107+ 99
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David E. Foster D-index placement in Engineering and Technology in 2026 - data summary

  • The chart plots the discipline H-index (D-index) of all 9,796 Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026, grouped into 78 ranges running from 30 to 107+ D-Index.
  • David E. Foster, a Engineering and Technology scholar from University of Wisconsin–Madison, records 41 D-Index - the 31st percentile of the discipline.
  • 31% of ranked Engineering and Technology scientists score the same or lower than David E. Foster, and about 69% score higher.
  • The median of the discipline falls in the 47 D-Index range, and David E. Foster ranks below the median.
  • The most crowded range is 42 D-Index, holding 426 scientists (4% of the field).
  • 57% of the field sits in the lowest quarter of the value range (up to 49 D-Index), so the distribution is heavily right-skewed and high scores are rare.
  • The final bar has no upper bound: it groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more, 99 scientists in all (1% of the field).

Overview

David E. Foster is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States. Their research spans multiple fields including Engineering and Environmental Science, with a focus on subfields such as Water Science and Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Oceanography, Environmental Chemistry, and Global and Planetary Change.

Their work covers a range of topics including:

  • Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
  • Marine and Coastal Ecosystems
  • Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
  • Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
  • Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
  • Health Policy Implementation Science
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions

Recent publications by David E. Foster include:

  • "Where does the carbon go? Long-term effects of forest management on the carbon budget of a temperate-forest water-supply watershed," 2024, Journal of Environmental Management
  • "A study of the instantaneous centers of velocity for 1-dof and 2-dof planar linkages," 2024, Mechanism and Machine Theory

Additional notable publications associated with Foster's research network include:

  • "Composition of Stream Dissolved Organic Matter Across Canadian Forested Ecozones Varies in Three Dimensions Linked to Landscape and Climate," 2024, Water Resources Research
  • "Development and validation of a theory-based questionnaire examining barriers and facilitators to discontinuing long-term benzodiazepine receptor agonist use," 2023, Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
  • "Dynamic Modeling of Angular Contact Ball Bearing with Local Defects under EHL Considering Impact Force," 2024, Journal of Applied Artificial Intelligence

Their frequent coauthors include:

  • Rob Jamieson
  • Peter N. Duinker
  • Kevin Keys
  • James W.N. Steenberg
  • Julia Orlova

Foster has contributed to multiple publication venues, notably:

  • Journal of Applied Artificial Intelligence
  • Water Resources Research
  • Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
  • Journal of Environmental Management
  • Mechanism and Machine Theory

Their work engages interdisciplinary methods and topics, bridging aspects of environmental systems with engineering principles. The scientist's research output reflects a diverse range of interests with repeated emphasis on environmental dynamics and engineering applications related to both natural and engineered systems.

Best Publications

  • Compression-Ignited Homogeneous Charge Combustion

    Paul M. Najt;David E. Foster

  • Investigation of Mixing and Temperature Effects on HC/CO Emissions for Highly Dilute Low Temperature Combustion in a Light Duty Diesel Engine

    Richard Opat;Youngchul Ra;A D Manuel Gonzalez;Roger Krieger

  • Nine-step phenomenological diesel soot model validated over a wide range of engine conditions

    Feng Tao;Rolf D. Reitz;David E. Foster;Yi Liu

  • Modeling of Soot Formation During DI Diesel Combustion Using a Multi-Step Phenomenological Model

    Andrei Kazakov;David E. Foster

  • A Numerical Study to Control Combustion Duration of Hydrogen-Fueled HCCI by Using Multi-Zone Chemical Kinetics Simulation

    Toru Noda;David E. Foster

  • Feed composition modification for internal combustion engines

    Bowie G. Keefer;Daniel K. Mather;David E. Foster;Denis J. Connor

  • Expanding the HCCI Operation With the Charge Stratification

    Tanet Aroonsrisopon;Philipp Werner;John O. Waldman;Volker Sohm

  • Thermodynamic Benefits of Opposed-Piston Two- Stroke Engines

    Randy E. Herold;Michael H. Wahl;Gerhard Regner;James U. Lemke

  • Effects of Oxygen Enhancement on the Emissions from a DI Diesel via Manipulation of Fuels and Combustion Chamber Gas Composition

    Ronald J. Donahue;David E. Foster

  • Study of High Speed Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition (GDICI) Engine Operation in the LTC Regime

    Youngchul Ra;Paul Loeper;Rolf D. Reitz;Michael Andrie

  • A Comparison of the Bosch and Zuech Rate of Injection Meters

    Glenn R. Bower;David E. Foster

  • An Overview of Zero-Dimensional Thermodynamic Models for IC Engine Data Analysis

    David E. Foster

  • Gasoline DICI Engine Operation in the LTC Regime Using Triple- Pulse Injection

    Youngchul Ra;Paul Loeper;Michael Andrie;Roger Krieger

  • Characteristics of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engine Operation for Variations in Compression Ratio, Speed, and Intake Temperature While Using n-Butane as a Fuel

    M. Iida;M. Hayashi;D. E. Foster;J. K. Martin

  • Detailed Diesel Exhaust Particulate Characterization and Real-Time DPF Filtration Efficiency Measurements During PM Filling Process

    Ekathai Wirojsakunchai;Eric Schroeder;Christopher Kolodziej;David E. Foster

  • Application of A Multiple-Step Phenomenological Soot Model to HSDI Diesel Multiple Injection Modeling

    Yi Liu;Feng Tao;David E. Foster;Rolf D. Reitz

  • Detailed Unburned Hydrocarbon Investigations in a Highly-Dilute Diesel Low Temperature Combustion Regime

    Chad P. Koci;Youngchul Ra;Roger Krieger;Mike Andrie

  • Modeling the effects of EGR and injection pressure on soot formation in a high-speed direct-injection (HSDI) diesel engine using a multi-step phenomenological soot model

    Feng Tao;Yi Liu;Bret H. RempelEwert;David E. Foster

  • An Investigation Into the Effect of Fuel Composition on HCCI Combustion Characteristics

    Tanet Aroonsrisopon;Volker Sohm;Philipp Werner;David E. Foster

  • Multiple-Event Fuel Injection Investigations in a Highly-Dilute Diesel Low Temperature Combustion Regime

    Chad P. Koci;Youngchul Ra;Roger Krieger;Mike Andrie

Frequent Co-Authors

Rolf D. Reitz
Rolf D. Reitz University of Wisconsin–Madison
Christopher J. Rutland
Christopher J. Rutland University of Wisconsin–Madison
James J. Schauer
James J. Schauer University of Wisconsin–Madison
Alla Zelenyuk
Alla Zelenyuk Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Martin M. Shafer
Martin M. Shafer University of Wisconsin–Madison
C. Stuart Daw
C. Stuart Daw Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Daniel L. Flowers
Daniel L. Flowers Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Salvador M. Aceves
Salvador M. Aceves Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Randy L. Vander Wal
Randy L. Vander Wal Pennsylvania State University
John E. Dec
John E. Dec Sandia National Laboratories

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