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D-Index
75
Citations
21182
World Ranking
4420
National Ranking
1400

Gary M. Hieftje 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 M. Hieftje sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 597 publications — 93rd percentile

93% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Gary M. Hieftje 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 M. Hieftje sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 75 D-Index — 76th percentile

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

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2018 - Fellow, National Academy of Inventors
  • 2012 - Oesper Award, University of Cincinnati and American Chemical Society
  • 2011 - Fellow of the American Chemical Society
  • 2010 - Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)
  • 2004 - Monie A. Ferst Award, Sigma Xi
  • 1987 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Gary M. Hieftje is affiliated with Indiana University in the United States. Their research spans multiple disciplines, primarily Chemistry and Engineering, with focused work in subfields including Spectroscopy, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, Electrochemistry, and Analytical Chemistry.

The primary themes in Hieftje's scientific work include:

  • Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications
  • Plasma Applications and Diagnostics
  • Plasma Diagnostics and Applications
  • Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
  • Analytical Chemistry Methods Development
  • Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
  • Laser-Induced Spectroscopy and Plasma

Hieftje's recent publications illustrate their ongoing contributions to the study of plasma and spectroscopy. Selected papers include:

  • "Characterization of a Low-Temperature Plasma (LTP) Ambient Ionization Source Using Temporally Resolved Monochromatic Imaging Spectrometry," 2023, Applied Spectroscopy
  • "Effect of hydrogen isotope on plasma impedance and thermal pinching induced by single aerosol droplets injected into an inductively coupled plasma," 2021, Spectrochimica Acta Part B Atomic Spectroscopy
  • "Landmark Publications in Analytical Atomic Spectrometry: Fundamentals and Instrumentation Development," 2024, Applied Spectroscopy
  • "Tribute to Paul B. Farnsworth," 2021, Spectrochimica Acta Part B Atomic Spectroscopy
  • "Rick Russo: Student, colleague, friend, example," 2021, Spectrochimica Acta Part B Atomic Spectroscopy

Frequent co-authors in Hieftje's work include George C.-Y. Chan, Carsten Engelhard, Joshua S. Wiley, Ayanna U. Shoulds, and R. Graham Cooks.

Hieftje's research has been published predominantly in the following venues:

  • Spectrochimica Acta Part B Atomic Spectroscopy
  • Applied Spectroscopy
  • Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry

The scientist has been recognized through several awards, reflecting their standing in the research community. These include:

  • Fellow, National Academy of Inventors (2018)
  • Oesper Award, University of Cincinnati and American Chemical Society (2012)
  • Fellow of the American Chemical Society (2011)
  • Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) (2010)
  • Monie A. Ferst Award, Sigma Xi (2004)
  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (1987)

Best Publications

  • The 2017 Plasma Roadmap: Low temperature plasma science and technology

    I. Adamovich;S. D. Baalrud;A. Bogaerts;P. J. Bruggeman

  • Adapting Selected Nucleic Acid Ligands (Aptamers) to Biosensors

    Radislav A. Potyrailo;Richard C. Conrad;Richard C. Conrad;Andrew D. Ellington;Gary M. Hieftje

  • Atmospheric pressure chemical ionization source. 1. Ionization of compounds in the gas phase.

    Francisco J. Andrade;Jacob T. Shelley;William C. Wetzel;Michael R. Webb

  • Microwave-Supported Discharges:

    A. T. Zander;G. M. Hieftje

  • Atmospheric pressure chemical ionization source. 2. Desorption-ionization for the direct analysis of solid compounds.

    Francisco J. Andrade;Jacob T. Shelley;William C. Wetzel;Michael R. Webb

  • A microwave plasma torch assembly for atomic emission spectrometry

    Qinhan Jin;Chu Zhu;Matthew W. Border;Gary M. Hieftje

  • Spectroscopic and electrical studies of a solution-cathode glow discharge

    Michael R. Webb;Francisco J. Andrade;Gerardo Gamez;Robert McCrindle

  • Unique system for studying flame spectrometric processes

    G. M. Hieftje;H. V. Malmstadt

  • Use of a solution cathode glow discharge for cold vapor generation of mercury with determination by ICP-atomic emission spectrometry.

    Zhenli Zhu;George C.-Y. Chan;Steven J. Ray;Xinrong Zhang

  • Optical waveguide sensors in analytical chemistry: today’s instrumentation, applications and trends for future development

    Radislav A. Potyrailo;Steven E. Hobbs;Gary M. Hieftje

  • Characterization of direct-current atmospheric-pressure discharges useful for ambient desorption/ionization mass spectrometry

    Jacob T. Shelley;Joshua S. Wiley;George C. Y. Chan;Gregory D. Schilling

  • Compact glow discharge for the elemental analysis of aqueous samples.

    Michael R. Webb;Francisco J. Andrade;Gary M. Hieftje

  • Time-of-flight mass spectrometer

    Gangqiang Li;Gary M. Hieftje

  • Spectrochemical analysis by using discharge devices with solution electrodes.

    Michael R. Webb;Gary M. Hieftje

  • Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and electrospray mass spectrometry for speciation analysis: applications and instrumentation

    Amy L. Rosen;Gary M. Hieftje

  • Elucidation of Reaction Mechanisms Responsible for Afterglow and Reagent-Ion Formation in the Low-Temperature Plasma Probe Ambient Ionization Source

    George C.-Y. Chan;Jacob T. Shelley;Joshua S. Wiley;Carsten Engelhard

  • Digital smoothing of electroanalytical data based on the Fourier transformation

    G. M. Hieftje;B. E. Holder;A. S. Maddux;Robert. Lim

  • Ultrasensitive ambient mass spectrometric analysis with a pin-to-capillary flowing atmospheric-pressure afterglow source.

    Jacob T. Shelley;Joshua S. Wiley;Gary M. Hieftje

  • Laser Ablation Coupled to a Flowing Atmospheric Pressure Afterglow for Ambient Mass Spectral Imaging

    Jacob T. Shelley;Steven J. Ray;Gary M. Hieftje

  • Chemical separations and measurements : theory and practice of analytical chemistry

    Dennis Gail Peters;Robert Blanchard Fischer;John Marion Hayes;Gary M Hieftje

Frequent Co-Authors

Radislav A. Potyrailo
Radislav A. Potyrailo General Electric (United States)
Frank V. Bright
Frank V. Bright University at Buffalo, State University of New York
José A. C. Broekaert
José A. C. Broekaert Universität Hamburg
Annemie Bogaerts
Annemie Bogaerts University of Antwerp
Ronald A. Hites
Ronald A. Hites Indiana University
J. Michael Ramsey
J. Michael Ramsey University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Lane A. Baker
Lane A. Baker Texas A&M University
Milos V. Novotny
Milos V. Novotny Indiana University
John M. Hayes
John M. Hayes Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
R. Graham Cooks
R. Graham Cooks Purdue University West Lafayette

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