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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 78 3885 3523 221 198 245 18564

David J. Vaughan publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by David J. Vaughan between 1969 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. David J. Vaughan published across 57 years, from 1969 to 2025, averaging 5.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 22 publications in 2006. 1 of the 324 publications appeared in the last two years.

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

324 publications in total across all disciplines

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David J. Vaughan: publications per year, 1969 to 2025
Year Publications
1969 2
1970 3
1971 3
1972 2
1973 4
1974 3
1975 1
1976 1
1977 2
1978 5
1979 5
1980 3
1981 5
1982 6
1983 6
1984 2
1985 3
1986 3
1987 5
1988 3
1989 7
1990 7
1991 4
1992 6
1993 9
1994 6
1995 12
1996 7
1997 15
1998 7
1999 12
2000 12
2001 4
2002 6
2003 7
2004 9
2005 6
2006 22
2007 10
2008 11
2009 16
2010 11
2011 10
2012 7
2013 9
2014 8
2015 2
2016 2
2017 4
2018 1
2019 2
2020 3
2021 0
2022 1
2023 1
2024 0
2025 1
Total 324
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David J. Vaughan publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David J. Vaughan sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 241–260 publications, is where this scientist sits. 61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 245 publications — 48th percentile

48% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100 245
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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David J. Vaughan D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David J. Vaughan sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 78–79 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 78 D-Index — 79th percentile

79% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388 78
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 1962 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts

Overview

David J. Vaughan is affiliated with the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. Their research spans multiple interdisciplinary fields primarily within Medicine, with significant contributions to subfields such as Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Environmental Engineering, Geophysics, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology.

Their recent publications cover diverse topics related to medicine, environmental science, and geosciences. Notable papers include:

  • "Enhanced Analgesic Effects and Gastrointestinal Safety of a Novel, Hydrogen Sulfide-Releasing Anti-Inflammatory Drug (ATB-352): A Role for Endogenous Cannabinoids" (2020) published in Antioxidants and Redox Signaling
  • "Generation of Alkalinity by Stimulation of Microbial Iron Reduction in Acid Rock Drainage Systems: Impact of Natural Organic Matter Types" (2020) published in Water Air & Soil Pollution
  • "Abstract 6540: Regression of metastatic cancer and abscopal effects following in situ vaccination by cryosurgical tumor cell lysis and intratumoral immunotherapy: A case series" (2020) published in Cancer Research
  • "Face-to-face videolaryngoscopy-assisted tracheal intubation: does the hand matter?" (2020) published in British Journal of Anaesthesia
  • "The origin and emplacement of the Freetown Intrusion, Sierra Leone" (2023) published in Journal of African Earth Sciences

Frequent collaborators in their work include:

  • Charles J. Link
  • Soraia K.P. Costa
  • Marcelo N. Muscará
  • Thibault Allain
  • Jorge Luiz Dallazen

David J. Vaughan's publications have appeared in various academic venues, reflecting their interdisciplinary research approach. Key journals include:

  • Antioxidants and Redox Signaling
  • Water Air & Soil Pollution
  • Cancer Research
  • British Journal of Anaesthesia
  • Journal of African Earth Sciences

The primary research topics addressed across their work are:

  • Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
  • Sulfur Compounds in Biology
  • Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
  • Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
  • Mine drainage and remediation techniques
  • CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions
  • Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation

Among recognized honors, David J. Vaughan was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 1962 and is a Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts.

Best Publications

  • Mineral chemistry of metal sulfides

    David J. Vaughan;James R. Craig

  • Mechanism of molybdenum removal from the sea and its concentration in black shales: EXAFS evidence

    G.R. Helz;C.V. Miller;J.M. Charnock;J.M. Charnock;J.F.W. Mosselmans

  • Pyrite oxidation: a state-of-the-art assessment of the reaction mechanism

    J.Donald Rimstidt;David J Vaughan

  • Ore Microscopy and Ore Petrography

    David J. Vaughan;James R. Craig

  • Variations in the compositional, textural and electrical properties of natural pyrite: a review

    P.K. Abraitis;R.A.D. Pattrick;D.J. Vaughan

  • Mechanisms of arsenic uptake from aqueous solution by interaction with goethite, lepidocrocite, mackinawite, and pyrite: An X-ray absorption spectroscopy study

    Morag L. Farquhar;John M. Charnock;Francis R. Livens;David J. Vaughan

  • Uranium Uptake from Aqueous Solution by Interaction with Goethite, Lepidocrocite, Muscovite, and Mackinawite: An X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy Study

    Lesley N. Moyes;Richard H. Parkman;John M. Charnock;David J. Vaughan

  • Arsenopyrite oxidation - A review

    C.L. Corkhill;D.J. Vaughan

  • Electrical and magnetic properties of sulfides

    Carolyn I. Pearce;Richard A.D. Pattrick;David J. Vaughan

  • Synthesis and Rietveld crystal structure refinement of mackinawite, tetragonal FeS

    A. R. Lennie;S. A. T. Redfern;P. F. Schofield;D. J. Vaughan

  • The structure of amorphous copper sulfide precipitates: An X-ray absorption study

    R.A.D. Pattrick;J.F.W. Mosselmans;J.M. Charnock;K.E.R. England

  • Mineralogical and morphological constraints on the reduction of Fe(III) minerals by Geobacter sulfurreducens

    R.S. Cutting;V.S. Coker;J.W. Fellowes;J.R. Lloyd

  • Mössbauer studies of some sulphide minerals

    D.J. Vaughan;M.S. Ridout

  • Transformation of mackinawite to greigite: An in situ X-ray powder diffraction and transmission electron microscope study

    Alistair R. Lennie;Simon A. T. Redfern;Pamela E. Champness;Chris P. Stoddart

  • The Electronic Structure of Rutile, Wustite, and Hematite from Molecular Orbital Calculations

    J. A. Tossell;J. A. Tossell;D. J. Vaughan;D. J. Vaughan;K. H. Johnson

  • Atmospheric and electrochemical oxidation of the surface of chalcopyrite (CuFeS2)

    Q. Yin;G.H. Kelsall;D.J. Vaughan;K.E.R. England

  • The control of organic matter on microbially mediated iron reduction and arsenic release in shallow alluvial aquifers, Cambodia

    H. A. L. Rowland;R. L. Pederick;D. A. Polya;R. D. Pancost

  • Cation site occupancy in spinel ferrites studied by X-ray magnetic circular dichroism: developing a method for mineralogists

    Richard A. D. Pattrick;Gerrit Van Der Laan;C. Michael B. Henderson;C. Michael B. Henderson;Pieter Kuiper

  • The Kupferschiefer; an overview with an appraisal of the different types of mineralization

    D. J. Vaughan;M. A. Sweeney;G. Friedrich;R. Diedel

  • Copper oxidation state in chalcopyrite: Mixed Cu d9 and d10 characteristics

    C.I. Pearce;R.A.D. Pattrick;D.J. Vaughan;C.M.B. Henderson;C.M.B. Henderson

  • A study of the interaction of strontium ions in aqueous solution with the surfaces of calcite and kaolinite

    R.H Parkman;R.H Parkman;J.M Charnock;J.M Charnock;J.M Charnock;F.R Livens;D.J Vaughan

Frequent Co-Authors

Richard A. D. Pattrick
Richard A. D. Pattrick University of Manchester
John M. Charnock
John M. Charnock University of Manchester
Jonathan R. Lloyd
Jonathan R. Lloyd University of Manchester
Francis R. Livens
Francis R. Livens University of Manchester
Carolyn I. Pearce
Carolyn I. Pearce Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
George R. Helz
George R. Helz University of Maryland, College Park
David A. Polya
David A. Polya University of Manchester
G. Thornton
G. Thornton University College London
Michael J. Wilkins
Michael J. Wilkins Colorado State University
Udo Becker
Udo Becker University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

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