World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Earth Science

D-Index
56
Citations
9102
World Ranking
2475
National Ranking
268

David J. Waters publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

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

38–42 publications: 1 scientists 43–47 publications: 0 scientists 48–52 publications: 3 scientists 53–57 publications: 8 scientists 58–62 publications: 11 scientists 63–67 publications: 16 scientists 68–72 publications: 24 scientists 73–77 publications: 31 scientists 78–82 publications: 49 scientists 83–87 publications: 77 scientists 88–92 publications: 86 scientists 93–97 publications: 88 scientists 98–102 publications: 92 scientists 103–107 publications: 84 scientists 108–112 publications: 102 scientists 113–117 publications: 108 scientists 118–122 publications: 117 scientists 123–127 publications: 126 scientists 128–132 publications: 146 scientists 133–137 publications: 114 scientists 138–142 publications: 102 scientists 143–147 publications: 127 scientists 148–152 publications: 102 scientists 153–157 publications: 112 scientists 158–162 publications: 102 scientists 163–167 publications: 127 scientists 168–172 publications: 121 scientists 173–177 publications: 112 scientists 178–182 publications: 109 scientists 183–187 publications: 98 scientists 188–192 publications: 92 scientists 193–197 publications: 105 scientists 198–202 publications: 77 scientists 203–207 publications: 80 scientists 208–212 publications: 89 scientists 213–217 publications: 70 scientists 218–222 publications: 74 scientists 223–227 publications: 74 scientists 228–232 publications: 70 scientists 233–237 publications: 67 scientists 238–242 publications: 59 scientists 243–247 publications: 67 scientists 248–252 publications: 51 scientists 253–257 publications: 46 scientists 258–262 publications: 41 scientists 263–267 publications: 39 scientists 268–272 publications: 34 scientists 273–277 publications: 39 scientists 278–282 publications: 35 scientists 283–287 publications: 36 scientists 288–292 publications: 35 scientists 293–297 publications: 29 scientists 298–302 publications: 23 scientists 303–307 publications: 39 scientists 308–312 publications: 34 scientists 313–317 publications: 23 scientists 318–322 publications: 18 scientists 323–327 publications: 18 scientists 328–332 publications: 21 scientists 333–337 publications: 20 scientists 338–342 publications: 15 scientists 343–347 publications: 13 scientists 348–352 publications: 24 scientists 353–357 publications: 25 scientists 358–362 publications: 10 scientists 363–367 publications: 20 scientists 368–372 publications: 17 scientists 373–377 publications: 18 scientists 378–382 publications: 15 scientists 383–387 publications: 7 scientists 388–392 publications: 22 scientists 393–397 publications: 9 scientists 398–402 publications: 11 scientists 403–407 publications: 16 scientists 408–412 publications: 4 scientists 413–417 publications: 5 scientists 418–422 publications: 14 scientists 423–427 publications: 8 scientists 428–432 publications: 7 scientists 433–437 publications: 7 scientists 438–442 publications: 10 scientists 443–447 publications: 10 scientists 448–452 publications: 3 scientists 453–457 publications: 9 scientists 458–462 publications: 11 scientists 463–467 publications: 4 scientists 468–472 publications: 6 scientists 473–477 publications: 11 scientists 478–482 publications: 8 scientists 483–487 publications: 2 scientists 488–492 publications: 3 scientists 493–497 publications: 4 scientists 498–502 publications: 4 scientists 503–507 publications: 4 scientists 508–509 publications: 4 scientists 510+ publications: 100 scientists
38 publications 510+

This scientist: 132 publications — 27th percentile

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

The last bar groups every scientist with 510 publications or more.

David J. Waters D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

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

30 D-Index: 15 scientists 31 D-Index: 42 scientists 32 D-Index: 60 scientists 33 D-Index: 90 scientists 34 D-Index: 103 scientists 35 D-Index: 108 scientists 36 D-Index: 142 scientists 37 D-Index: 147 scientists 38 D-Index: 147 scientists 39 D-Index: 152 scientists 40 D-Index: 143 scientists 41 D-Index: 157 scientists 42 D-Index: 141 scientists 43 D-Index: 151 scientists 44 D-Index: 140 scientists 45 D-Index: 135 scientists 46 D-Index: 121 scientists 47 D-Index: 108 scientists 48 D-Index: 128 scientists 49 D-Index: 111 scientists 50 D-Index: 106 scientists 51 D-Index: 112 scientists 52 D-Index: 102 scientists 53 D-Index: 103 scientists 54 D-Index: 94 scientists 55 D-Index: 61 scientists 56 D-Index: 101 scientists 57 D-Index: 71 scientists 58 D-Index: 65 scientists 59 D-Index: 78 scientists 60 D-Index: 93 scientists 61 D-Index: 56 scientists 62 D-Index: 58 scientists 63 D-Index: 52 scientists 64 D-Index: 63 scientists 65 D-Index: 49 scientists 66 D-Index: 53 scientists 67 D-Index: 57 scientists 68 D-Index: 50 scientists 69 D-Index: 44 scientists 70 D-Index: 44 scientists 71 D-Index: 31 scientists 72 D-Index: 33 scientists 73 D-Index: 33 scientists 74 D-Index: 23 scientists 75 D-Index: 32 scientists 76 D-Index: 24 scientists 77 D-Index: 17 scientists 78 D-Index: 19 scientists 79 D-Index: 9 scientists 80 D-Index: 21 scientists 81 D-Index: 20 scientists 82 D-Index: 17 scientists 83 D-Index: 19 scientists 84 D-Index: 19 scientists 85 D-Index: 14 scientists 86 D-Index: 6 scientists 87 D-Index: 14 scientists 88 D-Index: 17 scientists 89 D-Index: 10 scientists 90 D-Index: 8 scientists 91 D-Index: 8 scientists 92 D-Index: 9 scientists 93 D-Index: 6 scientists 94+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30 D-Index 94+

This scientist: 56 D-Index — 69th percentile

69% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 94 D-Index or more.

Overview

David J. Waters is affiliated with the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom and conducts research primarily within the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Their work spans several important subfields, including Geophysics, Geochemistry and Petrology, Artificial Intelligence, Atmospheric Science, and Mechanics of Materials.

Waters's research covers a variety of main topics related to geological and geochemical processes. These include geological and geochemical analysis, high-pressure geophysics and materials, earthquake and tectonic studies, geochemistry and geologic mapping, mineralogy and gemology studies, geology and paleoclimatology research, and broader geological and geophysical studies.

The scientist has published articles in multiple well-known venues, frequently contributing to the following:

  • Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America
  • Tectonics
  • Geological Society of America Bulletin
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • Lithos

Recent significant papers authored or co-authored by Waters include:

  • Timing of Syenite-Charnockite Magmatism and Ruby and Sapphire Metamorphism in the Mogok Valley Region, Myanmar (2020, Tectonics)
  • Late Eocene-Oligocene granulite facies garnet-sillimanite migmatites from the Mogok Metamorphic belt, Myanmar, and implications for timing of slip along the Sagaing Fault (2021, Lithos)
  • The Cycladic Blueschist Unit on Tinos, Greece: Cold NE Subduction and SW Directed Extrusion of the Cycladic Continental Margin Under the Tsiknias Ophiolite (2020, Tectonics)
  • A modern pulse of ultrafast exhumation and diachronous crustal melting in the Nanga Parbat Massif (2022, Science Advances)
  • Burial, Accretion, and Exhumation of the Metamorphic Sole of the Oman-UAE Ophiolite (2021, Tectonics)

Collaboration is a notable aspect of Waters's work, with frequent co-authors including:

  • M. P. Searle
  • Nick M.W. Roberts
  • Andrew J. Smye
  • Thomas N. Lamont
  • Victor Guevara

Best Publications

  • The structural geometry, metamorphic and magmatic evolution of the Everest massif, High Himalaya of Nepal-South Tibet

    M.P. Searle;R.L. Simpson;R.D. Law;R.R. Parrish

  • Tectonic evolution of the Mogok metamorphic belt, Burma (Myanmar) constrained by U-Th-Pb dating of metamorphic and magmatic rocks

    M. P. Searle;S. R. Noble;J. M. Cottle;D. J. Waters

  • Quantifying geological uncertainty in metamorphic phase equilibria modelling; a Monte Carlo assessment and implications for tectonic interpretations

    Richard M. Palin;Owen M. Weller;David J. Waters;Brendan Dyck

  • Partial melting and the formation of granulite facies assemblages in Namaqualand, South Africa

    D.J. Waters

  • Two episodes of monazite crystallization during metamorphism and crustal melting in the Everest region of the Nepalese Himalaya

    Robert L. Simpson;Randall R. Parrish;Mike P. Searle;David J. Waters

  • Plate velocity exhumation of ultrahigh-pressure eclogites in the Pakistan Himalaya

    Randall R. Parrish;Simon J. Gough;Michael P. Searle;David J. Waters

  • Crustal melt granites and migmatites along the Himalaya: melt source, segregation, transport and granite emplacement mechanisms

    M. P. Searle;J. M. Cottle;M. J. Streule;D. J. Waters

  • Dating the geologic history of Oman’s Semail ophiolite: insights from U-Pb geochronology

    Clare J. Warren;Randall R. Parrish;Randall R. Parrish;David J. Waters;Michael P. Searle

  • Structural evolution, metamorphism and restoration of the Arabian continental margin, Saih Hatat region, Oman Mountains

    M.P Searle;C.J Warren;D.J Waters;R.R Parrish;R.R Parrish

  • Timing of midcrustal metamorphism, melting and deformation in the Mount Everest Region of Southern Tibet revealed by U(Th)-Pb geochronology

    John M. Cottle;Michael P. Searle;Matthew S. A. Horstwood;David J. Waters

  • Metamorphism, Melting, and Extension: Age Constraints from the High Himalayan Slab of Southeast Zanskar and Northwest Lahaul

    J. D. Walker;M. W. Martin;M. W. Martin;S. A. Bowring;S. A. Bowring;M. P. Searle

  • Geochronology of granulitized eclogite from the Ama Drime Massif: Implications for the tectonic evolution of the South Tibetan Himalaya

    John M. Cottle;John M. Cottle;Micah J. Jessup;Micah J. Jessup;Dennis L. Newell;Matthew S. A. Horstwood

  • The History of Granulite-Facies Metamorphism and Crustal Growth from Single Zircon U-Pb Geochronology: Namaqualand, South Africa

    L. J. Robb;R. A. Armstrong;D. J. Waters

  • Hercynite-quartz granulites: phase relations, and implications for crustal processes

    David J. Waters

  • Integrated pressure-temperature-time constraints for the Tso Morari dome (Northwest India): implications for the burial and exhumation path of UHP units in the western Himalaya

    M. R. St-Onge;N. Rayner;R. M. Palin;M. P. Searle

  • The significance of prograde and retrograde quartz-bearing intergrowth microstructures in partially melted granulite-facies rocks

    David J Waters

  • Eclogitization of the Monviso ophiolite (W. Alps) and implications on subduction dynamics

    S. Angiboust;R. Langdon;P. Agard;D. Waters

  • Pressure, temperature and time constraints on Himalayan metamorphism from eastern Kashmir and western Zanskar

    M. P. Searle;D. J. Waters;D. C. Rex;R. N. Wilson

  • Assessing the extent of disequilibrium and overstepping of prograde metamorphic reactions in metapelites from the Bushveld Complex aureole, South Africa

    D. J. Waters;D. P. Lovegrove

  • Structure and metamorphism of blueschist–eclogite facies rocks from the northeastern Oman Mountains

    M. P. Searle;D. J. Waters;H. N. Martin;D. C. Rex

  • Attenuation and excision of a crustal section during extensional exhumation: the Carratraca Massif, Betic Cordillera, southern Spain

    T. W. Argles;J. P. Platt;D. J. Waters

Frequent Co-Authors

Michael P. Searle
Michael P. Searle University of Oxford
Randall R. Parrish
Randall R. Parrish University of Portsmouth
Richard M. Palin
Richard M. Palin University of Oxford
Matthew S.A. Horstwood
Matthew S.A. Horstwood British Geological Survey
John M. Cottle
John M. Cottle University of California, Santa Barbara
Clare J. Warren
Clare J. Warren The Open University
Nick M.W. Roberts
Nick M.W. Roberts British Geological Survey
Stephen R. Noble
Stephen R. Noble British Geological Survey
Richard D. Law
Richard D. Law Virginia Tech
David C. Rex
David C. Rex University of Leeds

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in Earth Science, exploring related online degrees can open diverse career doors. Accredited programs like those found in ala-accredited schools often provide strong foundations in research and information management, skills valuable in environmental data analysis and geoscience information systems.

Considering if is library science a good career highlights the growing demand for specialists who manage scientific archives and digital resources—crucial for Earth Science research institutions and government agencies.

Additionally, creative pathways can complement scientific expertise. Pursuing an online digital photography degree enables students to develop visual documentation skills, aiding in environmental monitoring, fieldwork, and public outreach.

Veterans interested in Earth Science can find supportive programs that cater to unique needs. Exploring military friendly online photography degree programs combines practical skills with flexibility, making transitions into civilian careers smoother while building expertise relevant to geoscience and environmental photography.

Best Scientists Citing David J. Waters

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles