The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Gavin Hilson sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 157 publications — 45th percentile
45% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Gavin Hilson sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 69 D-Index — 90th percentile
90% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.
Gavin Hilson is affiliated with the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, focusing primarily on the interplay between engineering and social sciences within the context of resource management and development. Their research spans multiple disciplines, concentrating on mining practices, environmental impacts, and rural livelihoods in Africa.
The main fields of study in their work include:
Within these fields, Hilson engages with subfields such as building and construction, sociology and political science, general economics, econometrics and finance, control and systems engineering, as well as political science and international relations. This interdisciplinary approach reflects the complex nature of mining and resource management issues addressed in their research.
The research topics cover a variety of areas related to natural resource use and impact, with key topics including:
Hilson has contributed to several recent papers, which reflect ongoing research themes surrounding artisanal and small-scale mining, environmental assessments, and rural development impacts:
Hilson frequently publishes in venues that specialize in resources, development, and environmental policy, with publication patterns indicating their engagement with the following journals:
Collaboration is a notable aspect of Hilson's work, with several frequent co-authors appearing in their publication record. These include:
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Gavin Hilson;Barbara Murck
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Gavin Michael Hilson;Gavin Michael Hilson;Natalia Yakovleva
Gavin Hilson;James McQuilken
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Sadia Mohammed Banchirigah;Gavin Hilson
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Gavin Hilson;Sadia Mohammed Banchirigah
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Gavin Hilson;Abilgail Hilson;Roy Maconachie;James McQuilken
Gavin Hilson;Abigail Hilson;Eunice Adu-Darko
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Gavin Hilson;Sandra Pardie
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Gavin Hilson;Clive Potter
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