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 David J. Helfand sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 316 publications — 20th percentile
20% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 1,469 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Physics scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David J. Helfand sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 81 D-Index — 22nd percentile
22% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more.
David J. Helfand is affiliated with Columbia University in the United States. Their research spans several fields, primarily focusing on Physics and Astronomy, Earth and Planetary Sciences, and Environmental Science.
Their work is distributed across multiple subfields such as Astronomy and Astrophysics, Nuclear and High Energy Physics, Ecology, Atmospheric Science, and Paleontology. This multidisciplinary approach reflects a broad scope of scientific inquiry into cosmic and terrestrial phenomena.
Helfand's research topics highlight:
There is one recorded recent paper authored in 2020 titled Erratum: "A New, Deep JVLA Radio Survey of M33", published in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series. This indicates engagement with astronomical survey data and the radio observation of galaxies.
The scientist has collaborated with multiple frequent co-authors, including:
The primary venue for Helfand's publications is The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series, underscoring a focus on astrophysical research and related scientific communication channels.
David J. Helfand was honored as a Fellow of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in 1983, reflecting a recognized standing within the scientific community during their active career period.
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Arne Rau;Shrinivas R. Kulkarni;Nicholas M. Law;Joshua S. Bloom
Fernando Camilo;Scott M. Ransom;Jules P. Halpern;John Reynolds
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Richard L. White;Richard L. White;Robert H. Becker;Robert H. Becker;Robert H. Becker;Michael D. Gregg;Michael D. Gregg;Sally A. Laurent-Muehleisen;Sally A. Laurent-Muehleisen;Sally A. Laurent-Muehleisen
Eilat Glikman;David J. Helfand;Richard L. White
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Robert H. Becker;Robert H. Becker;Michael D. Gregg;Isobel M. Hook;Richard G. McMahon
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