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77
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22218
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3114
National Ranking
869

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Frank E. Karasz publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Frank E. Karasz sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 543 publications — 89th percentile

89% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Frank E. Karasz D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Frank E. Karasz sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 77 D-Index — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1991 - Member of the National Academy of Engineering For innovative contributions in polymer alloys and composites, miscibility theory, and electrically conducting polymers, including processing technology.
  • 1985 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 1974 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)

Overview

Frank E. Karasz is affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the United States. The research focus and interests of this scientist reflect a substantial contribution to the field of materials science, specifically related to polymer alloys, composites, and electrically conducting polymers.

Despite an absence of recent published papers, their recognized work has been acknowledged through prestigious awards, highlighting impact in polymer science and engineering. Among these distinctions is membership in the National Academy of Engineering awarded in 1991, cited for innovations in polymer alloys and composites, miscibility theory, and polymer processing technology.

The scientist holds fellowships in several notable professional organizations. These include the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) since 1985, the American Physical Society (APS) since 1974, and the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE).

This scientist has contributed to the advancement of knowledge regarding polymer blends and the electrical properties of polymers, which imply a multidisciplinary approach combining physics, chemistry, and engineering principles in material design and processing.

    Best Publications

    • A Classical Thermodynamic Discussion of the Effect of Composition on Glass-Transition Temperatures

      P. R. Couchman;F. E. Karasz

    • Phase Behavior in Copolymer Blends : Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) and Halogen-Substituted Styrene Copolymers

      Gerrit ten Brinke;Frank E. Karasz;William J. MacKnight

    • Polaron-pair generation in poly(phenylene vinylenes).

      E. L. Frankevich;A. A. Lymarev;I. Sokolik;F. E. Karasz

    • Solubility and properties of a poly(aryl ether ketone) in strong acids

      Matthew T. Bishop;Frank E. Karasz;Paul S. Russo;Kenneth H. Langley

    • Synthesis, doping, and electrical conductivity of high molecular weight poly(p-phenylene vinylene)

      D.R. Gagnon;J.D. Capistran;F.E. Karasz;R.W. Lenz

    • A sulphonated poly(aryl ether ketone)

      Xigao Jin;Matthew T. Bishop;Thomas S. Ellis;Frank E. Karasz

    • Epoxy‐water interactions

      P. Moy;F. E. Karasz

    • A soluble blue-light-emitting polymer

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    • The sodium salts of sulphonated poly(aryl-ether-ether-ketone) (PEEK): Preparation and characterization

      Christian Bailly;David J. Williams;Frank E. Karasz;William J. MacKnight

    • Electrically conducting derivative of poly(p-phenylene vinylene)

      Gary E. Wnek;James C.W. Chien;Frank E. Karasz;C.Peter Lillya

    • Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy on the thermo-oxidative degradation of polybenzimidazole and of a polybenzimidazole/polyetherimide blend

      P. Musto;F.E. Karasz;W.J. MacKnight

    • Electroluminescence of pure poly(N‐vinylcarbazole) and its blends with a multiblock copolymer

      B. Hu;Z. Yang;F. E. Karasz

    • Preparation of poly(phenylene vinylene) from cycloalkylene sulfonium salt monomers and polymers

      Robert W. Lenz;Chien-Chung Han;John Stenger-Smith;Frank E. Karasz

    • Dynamic mechanical properties of poly(2,6‐dimethyl‐1,4‐phenylene ether)‐polystyrene blends

      J. Stoelting;F. E. Karasz;W. J. Macknight

    • Blue-light electroluminescence from p-phenylene vinylene-based copolymers

      Igor Sokolik;Zhou Yang;Frank E. Karasz;David C. Morton

    • Interaction of epoxy resins with water: the depression of glass transition temperature

      T.S. Ellis;F.E. Karasz

    • Poly(p-phenylene vinylene)-silica composite: a novel sol-gel processed non-linear optical material for optical waveguides

      C.J. Wung;Y. Pang;P.N. Prasad;F.E. Karasz

    • Compatibility of Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) (PPO)/Poly(styrene-co-4-chlorostyrene) Blends. 1. Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Density Studies

      J. R. Fried;F. E. Karasz;W. J. MacKnight

    • Conductivity anisotropy in oriented poly(p-phenylene vinylene)

      David R. Gagnon;James D. Capistran;Frank E. Karasz;Robert W. Lenz

    • Lower critical solution temperature behavior in polymer blends: compressibility and directional-specific interactions

      Gerrit ten Brinke;Frank E. Karasz

    • Solid State Transition Behavior of Blends

      W.J. MacKnight;F.E. Karasz;J.R. Fried

    Frequent Co-Authors

    William J. MacKnight
    William J. MacKnight University of Massachusetts Amherst
    Paul M. Lahti
    Paul M. Lahti University of Massachusetts Amherst
    James C. W. Chien
    James C. W. Chien University of Massachusetts Amherst
    Bin Hu
    Bin Hu University of Tennessee at Knoxville
    Yi Pang
    Yi Pang University of Akron
    Robert W. Lenz
    Robert W. Lenz University of Massachusetts Amherst
    Corrie T. Imrie
    Corrie T. Imrie University of Aberdeen
    Gaetano Guerra
    Gaetano Guerra University of Salerno
    Paras N. Prasad
    Paras N. Prasad University at Buffalo, State University of New York
    Alan J. Heeger
    Alan J. Heeger University of California, Santa Barbara

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