2026 David Vokrouhlický: Physics Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Physics	83	2786	2649	3	3	309	22655

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22655

Research.com Recognitions

2026 - Research.com Physics in Czechia Leader Award
2025 - Research.com Physics in Czechia Leader Award

Overview

David Vokrouhlický is affiliated with Charles University in the Czech Republic. Their research primarily spans the domain of Physics and Astronomy, with particular emphasis on Astronomy and Astrophysics. Their broader scientific interests also include Atmospheric Science, Geophysics, Aerospace Engineering, and Ecology.

The main topics explored in their work encompass:

Astro and Planetary Science
Planetary Science and Exploration
Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae
High-pressure geophysics and materials

Vokrouhlický has contributed to various publication venues, frequently appearing in:

arXiv (Cornell University)
The Astronomical Journal
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Icarus
The Planetary Science Journal

Notable papers include:

"Trajectory Estimation for Particles Observed in the Vicinity of (101955) Bennu", 2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
"Interpreting the Cratering Histories of Bennu, Ryugu, and Other Spacecraft-explored Asteroids", 2020, The Astronomical Journal
"Ephemeris and hazard assessment for near-Earth asteroid (101955) Bennu based on OSIRIS-REx data", 2021, Icarus
"NEOMOD: A New Orbital Distribution Model for Near-Earth Objects", 2023, The Astronomical Journal
"Gravity, Geodesy and Fundamental Physics with BepiColombo's MORE Investigation", 2021, Space Science Reviews

Frequent collaborators in their research include:

David Nesvorný
W. F. Bottke
Rogerio Deienno
M. Brož
Davide Farnocchia

The scientist's body of work demonstrates a focus on planetary science and asteroid research, with involvement in topics related to near-Earth objects and celestial dynamics. Their collaborative network and publication record indicate an active engagement with the international scientific community within their fields of study.

Best Publications

The fossilized size distribution of the main asteroid belt

William F. Bottke;Daniel D. Durda;David Nesvorný;Robert Jedicke

614
Citations
THE IAU 2000 RESOLUTIONS FOR ASTROMETRY CELESTIAL MECHANICS AND METROLOGY IN THE RELATIVISTIC FRAMEWORK: EXPLANATORY SUPPLEMENT

M. Soffel;S. A. Klioner;G. Petit;P. Wolf

561
Citations
COMETARY ORIGIN OF THE ZODIACAL CLOUD AND CARBONACEOUS MICROMETEORITES. IMPLICATIONS FOR HOT DEBRIS DISKS

David Nesvorný;David Nesvorný;Peter Jenniskens;Harold F. Levison;Harold F. Levison;William F. Bottke;William F. Bottke

559
Citations
Cometary Origin of the Zodiacal Cloud and Carbonaceous Micrometeorites

David Nesvorny;Peter Jenniskens;Harold F. Levison;William F. Bottke

546
Citations
Linking the collisional history of the main asteroid belt to its dynamical excitation and depletion

William F. Bottke;Daniel D. Durda;David Nesvorný;Robert Jedicke

502
Citations
Meteorite Delivery via Yarkovsky Orbital Drift

Paolo Farinella;David Vokrouhlický;William K. Hartmann

453
Citations
An Archaean heavy bombardment from a destabilized extension of the asteroid belt

William F. Bottke;David Vokrouhlický;David Vokrouhlický;David Minton;David Minton;David Nesvorný

410
Citations
CAPTURE OF TROJANS BY JUMPING JUPITER

David Nesvorný;David Vokrouhlický;Alessandro Morbidelli

336
Citations
The Effect of Yarkovsky Thermal Forces on the Dynamical Evolution of Asteroids and Meteoroids

W. F. Bottke;D. Vokrouhlický;D. P. Rubincam;M. Broz

296
Citations
Properties of Rubble-Pile Asteroid (101955) Bennu from OSIRIS-REx Imaging and Thermal Analysis

D. N. DellaGiustina;J. P. Emery;D. R. Golish;Benjamin Rozitis

272
Citations
Orbit and bulk density of the OSIRIS-REx target Asteroid (101955) Bennu

Steven R. Chesley;Davide Farnocchia;Michael C. Nolan;David Vokrouhlický

266
Citations
Yarkovsky/YORP chronology of asteroid families

D. Vokrouhlický;M. Brož;W.F. Bottke;D. Nesvorný

265
Citations
Formation of asteroid pairs by rotational fission

P. Pravec;D. Vokrouhlický;D. Polishook;D. J. Scheeres

263
Citations
CAPTURE OF IRREGULAR SATELLITES DURING PLANETARY ENCOUNTERS

David Nesvorný;David Vokrouhlický;David Vokrouhlický;Alessandro Morbidelli

257
Citations
The YORP effect with finite thermal conductivity

D. Čapek;D. Vokrouhlický

248
Citations
YORP-Induced Long-Term Evolution of the Spin State of Small Asteroids and Meteoroids: Rubincam's Approximation

D. Vokrouhlický;D. Čapek

246
Citations
Dynamical spreading of asteroid families by the Yarkovsky effect.

William F. Bottke;David Vokrouhlický;Miroslav Broz̆;David Nesvorný

243
Citations
The vector alignments of asteroid spins by thermal torques

David Vokrouhlický;David Nesvorný;William F. Bottke

231
Citations
Super-catastrophic disruption of asteroids at small perihelion distances

Mikael Granvik;Mikael Granvik;Alessandro Morbidelli;Robert Jedicke;Bryce Bolin

228
Citations
An asteroid breakup 160 Myr ago as the probable source of the K/T impactor.

William F. Bottke;David Vokrouhlický;David Vokrouhlický;David Nesvorný

227
Citations