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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 77 4098 3722 1296 1085 282 18665

Gary Jacobs publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Gary Jacobs between 1992 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Gary Jacobs published across 35 years, from 1992 to 2026, averaging 8.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 30 publications in 2014. 6 of the 290 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1992 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 30. Peak 30 publications in 2014. 1992: 1 publication 1993: 0 publications 1994: 0 publications 1995: 0 publications 1996: 0 publications 1997: 0 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 2 publications 2000: 4 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 7 publications 2003: 6 publications 2004: 14 publications 2005: 15 publications 2006: 6 publications 2007: 9 publications 2008: 7 publications 2009: 11 publications 2010: 13 publications 2011: 19 publications 2012: 16 publications 2013: 15 publications 2014: 30 publications 2015: 12 publications 2016: 23 publications 2017: 14 publications 2018: 10 publications 2019: 9 publications 2020: 13 publications 2021: 12 publications 2022: 7 publications 2023: 3 publications 2024: 3 publications 2025: 5 publications 2026: 1 publication
1992 2026

290 publications in total across all disciplines

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Gary Jacobs: publications per year, 1992 to 2026
Year Publications
1992 1
1993 0
1994 0
1995 0
1996 0
1997 0
1998 1
1999 2
2000 4
2001 2
2002 7
2003 6
2004 14
2005 15
2006 6
2007 9
2008 7
2009 11
2010 13
2011 19
2012 16
2013 15
2014 30
2015 12
2016 23
2017 14
2018 10
2019 9
2020 13
2021 12
2022 7
2023 3
2024 3
2025 5
2026 1
Total 290
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Gary Jacobs 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 Gary Jacobs 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, 281–300 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: 282 publications — 58th percentile

58% 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
261–280 979
281–300 939 282
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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Gary Jacobs 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 Gary Jacobs 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, 76–77 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: 77 D-Index — 78th percentile

78% 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 77
78–79 388
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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Overview

Gary Jacobs is affiliated with The University of Texas at San Antonio in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on chemical engineering and materials science disciplines, with a substantial body of work in catalysis and related areas.

The main fields of study for Jacobs include:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Engineering

Within these fields, Jacobs has contributed extensively to several subfields, such as:

  • Catalysis
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Process Chemistry and Technology

The primary topics of research undertaken by Jacobs cover a range of catalytic processes, including:

  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Catalysts for Methane Reforming
  • Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
  • Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
  • Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
  • Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis
  • Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction

Jacobs's frequent publication venues reflect a specialization in catalysis and applied chemistry, including:

  • Applied Catalysis A General
  • Catalysts
  • Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • Reactions
  • ACS Catalysis

Some recent papers authored or co-authored by Jacobs include:

  • An overview of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis: XtL processes, catalysts and reactors, 2020, Applied Catalysis A General
  • Role of the metal-support interface in the hydrodeoxygenation reaction of phenol, 2020, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • Integrated direct air capture and oxidative dehydrogenation of propane with CO2 at isothermal conditions, 2021, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • Hydrodeoxygenation of Lignin-Derived Compound Mixtures on Pd-Supported on Various Oxides, 2021, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
  • Reaction pathways for the HDO of guaiacol over supported Pd catalysts: Effect of support type in the deoxygenation of hydroxyl and methoxy groups, 2021, Molecular Catalysis

Jacobs collaborates frequently with several co-authors, with notable partnerships including:

  • Donald C. Cronauer
  • A. Jeremy Kropf
  • Michela Martinelli
  • Caleb D. Watson
  • Fábio B. Noronha

Best Publications

  • Fischer–Tropsch synthesis: support, loading, and promoter effects on the reducibility of cobalt catalysts

    Gary Jacobs;Tapan K Das;Yongqing Zhang;Jinlin Li

  • Production of Hydrogen from Ethanol: Review of Reaction Mechanism and Catalyst Deactivation

    Lisiane V. Mattos;Gary Jacobs;Burtron H. Davis;Fábio B. Noronha

  • Fischer-Tropsch synthesis : Temperature programmed EXAFS/XANES investigation of the influence of support type, cobalt loading, and noble metal promoter addition to the reduction behavior of cobalt oxide particles

    Gary Jacobs;Yaying Ji;Burtron H. Davis;Donald Cronauer

  • Mixed-Phase Oxide Catalyst Based on Mn-Mullite (Sm, Gd)Mn2O5 for NO Oxidation in Diesel Exhaust

    Weichao Wang;Geoffrey McCool;Neeti Kapur;Guang Yuan

  • LOW TEMPERATURE WATER GAS SHIFT: IMPACT OF PT PROMOTER LOADING ON THE PARTIAL REDUCTION OF CERIA AND CONSEQUENCES FOR CATALYST DESIGN

    Gary Jacobs;Uschi M. Graham;Emilie Chenu;Patricia M. Patterson

  • FISCHER-TROPSCH SYNTHESIS: DEACTIVATION OF NOBLE METAL PROMOTED CO/AL2O3 CATALYSTS

    Gary Jacobs;Patricia M Patterson;Yongqing Zhang;Tapan Das

  • Water-gas shift: comparative screening of metal promoters for metal/ceria systems and role of the metal

    Gary Jacobs;Emilie Chenu;Patricia M. Patterson;Leann Williams

  • Low temperature water–gas shift: in situ DRIFTS-reaction study of ceria surface area on the evolution of formates on Pt/CeO2 fuel processing catalysts for fuel cell applications

    Gary Jacobs;Leann Williams;Uschi Graham;Gerald A Thomas

  • Study of catalyst deactivation and reaction mechanism of steam reforming, partial oxidation, and oxidative steam reforming of ethanol over Co/CeO2 catalyst

    Sania M. de Lima;Adriana M. da Silva;Lídia O.O. da Costa;Uschi M. Graham

  • Steam reforming, partial oxidation, and oxidative steam reforming of ethanol over Pt/CeZrO2 catalyst

    Sania M. de Lima;Ivna O. da Cruz;Gary Jacobs;Burtron H. Davis

  • FISCHER-TROPSCH SYNTHESIS: CHARACTERIZATION AND CATALYTIC PROPERTIES OF RHENIUM PROMOTED COBALT ALUMINA CATALYSTS

    Tapan K Das;Gary Jacobs;Patricia M Patterson;Whitney A Conner

  • Low-Temperature Water-Gas Shift: In-Situ DRIFTS−Reaction Study of a Pt/CeO2 Catalyst for Fuel Cell Reformer Applications

    Gary Jacobs;Leann Williams;Uschi Graham;and Dennis Sparks

  • Fischer–Tropsch synthesis: study of the promotion of Re on the reduction property of Co/Al2O3 catalysts by in situ EXAFS/XANES of Co K and Re LIII edges and XPS

    Gary Jacobs;John A Chaney;Patricia M Patterson;Tapan K Das

  • CO and CO2 hydrogenation study on supported cobalt Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts

    Yongqing Zhang;Gary Jacobs;Dennis E. Sparks;Mark E. Dry

  • Role of Keto Intermediates in the Hydrodeoxygenation of Phenol over Pd on Oxophilic Supports

    Priscilla M. de Souza;Raimundo C. Rabelo-Neto;Luiz E. P. Borges;Gary Jacobs

  • Hydrogenation of Carbon Dioxide over Co–Fe Bimetallic Catalysts

    Muthu Kumaran Gnanamani;Gary Jacobs;Hussein H. Hamdeh;Wilson D. Shafer

  • Fischer–Tropsch synthesis: effect of water on the deactivation of Pt promoted Co/Al2O3 catalysts

    Jinlin Li;Xiaodong Zhan;Yongqing Zhang;Gary Jacobs

  • Evaluation of the performance of Ni/La2O3 catalyst prepared from LaNiO3 perovskite-type oxides for the production of hydrogen through steam reforming and oxidative steam reforming of ethanol

    Sania M. de Lima;Adriana M. da Silva;Lídia O.O. da Costa;José M. Assaf

  • Fischer−Tropsch Synthesis: An In-Situ TPR-EXAFS/XANES Investigation of the Influence of Group I Alkali Promoters on the Local Atomic and Electronic Structure of Carburized Iron/Silica Catalysts

    Mauro C. Ribeiro;Gary Jacobs;Burtron H. Davis;Donald C. Cronauer

  • Hydrodeoxygenation of Phenol over Pd Catalysts. Effect of Support on Reaction Mechanism and Catalyst Deactivation

    Priscilla M. de Souza;Raimundo C. Rabelo-Neto;Luiz E. P. Borges;Gary Jacobs

  • Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: effect of water on the catalytic properties of a Co/SiO2 catalyst

    Jinlin Li;Gary Jacobs;Tapan Das;Yongqing Zhang

  • Low temperature water–gas shift: Characterization and testing of binary mixed oxides of ceria and zirconia promoted with Pt

    Sandrine Ricote;Gary Jacobs;Mark Milling;Yaying Ji

  • FISCHER-TROPSCH SYNTHESIS: CHARACTERIZATION AND CATALYTIC PROPERTIES OF RHENIUM PROMOTED COBALT ALUMINA CATALYSTS

    G. Jacobs;T. Das;P. Patterson;J. Li

Frequent Co-Authors

Burtron H. Davis
Burtron H. Davis University of Kentucky
Uschi M. Graham
Uschi M. Graham University of Kentucky
Fabio B. Noronha
Fabio B. Noronha Military Institute of Engineering
Dragomir B. Bukur
Dragomir B. Bukur Texas A&M University
Christopher L. Marshall
Christopher L. Marshall Argonne National Laboratory
Yongfeng Hu
Yongfeng Hu Canadian Light Source (Canada)
Daniel E. Resasco
Daniel E. Resasco University of Oklahoma
Lisiane V. Mattos
Lisiane V. Mattos Fluminense Federal University
Mark Crocker
Mark Crocker University of Kentucky
Jeffrey W. Elam
Jeffrey W. Elam Argonne National Laboratory

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