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D-Index
41
Citations
6250
World Ranking
7018
National Ranking
1915

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.

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38 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.

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.

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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.

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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