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George B. Bacskay

George B. Bacskay

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 47 15784 14242 349 332 166 6626

George B. Bacskay publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by George B. Bacskay between 1968 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. George B. Bacskay published across 58 years, from 1968 to 2025, averaging 2.9 papers a year. Output peaked at 9 publications in 1999. 2 of the 171 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
2 4 6 8
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1968 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 9. Peak 9 publications in 1999. 1968: 2 publications 1969: 0 publications 1970: 0 publications 1971: 0 publications 1972: 4 publications 1973: 0 publications 1974: 1 publication 1975: 0 publications 1976: 4 publications 1977: 4 publications 1978: 5 publications 1979: 4 publications 1980: 4 publications 1981: 1 publication 1982: 4 publications 1983: 3 publications 1984: 2 publications 1985: 3 publications 1986: 4 publications 1987: 7 publications 1988: 4 publications 1989: 1 publication 1990: 2 publications 1991: 3 publications 1992: 5 publications 1993: 5 publications 1994: 5 publications 1995: 8 publications 1996: 5 publications 1997: 5 publications 1998: 6 publications 1999: 9 publications 2000: 7 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 7 publications 2003: 4 publications 2004: 1 publication 2005: 5 publications 2006: 1 publication 2007: 4 publications 2008: 1 publication 2009: 2 publications 2010: 1 publication 2011: 3 publications 2012: 2 publications 2013: 6 publications 2014: 3 publications 2015: 2 publications 2016: 1 publication 2017: 3 publications 2018: 1 publication 2019: 0 publications 2020: 1 publication 2021: 0 publications 2022: 1 publication 2023: 1 publication 2024: 0 publications 2025: 2 publications
1968 2025

171 publications in total across all disciplines

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George B. Bacskay: publications per year, 1968 to 2025
Year Publications
1968 2
1969 0
1970 0
1971 0
1972 4
1973 0
1974 1
1975 0
1976 4
1977 4
1978 5
1979 4
1980 4
1981 1
1982 4
1983 3
1984 2
1985 3
1986 4
1987 7
1988 4
1989 1
1990 2
1991 3
1992 5
1993 5
1994 5
1995 8
1996 5
1997 5
1998 6
1999 9
2000 7
2001 2
2002 7
2003 4
2004 1
2005 5
2006 1
2007 4
2008 1
2009 2
2010 1
2011 3
2012 2
2013 6
2014 3
2015 2
2016 1
2017 3
2018 1
2019 0
2020 1
2021 0
2022 1
2023 1
2024 0
2025 2
Total 171
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George B. Bacskay 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 George B. Bacskay 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, 161–180 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: 166 publications — 20th percentile

20% 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 1,350 166
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
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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George B. Bacskay 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 George B. Bacskay 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, 46–47 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: 47 D-Index — 14th percentile

14% 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 47
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
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

George B. Bacskay is a researcher affiliated with the University of Sydney in Australia. Their research focuses on fields encompassing Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy, with particular contributions to Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Organic Chemistry.

Their recent publications span several internationally recognized scientific journals and address a range of topics related to chemical bonding, thermodynamics, and molecular structure. Among these are:

  • The Basics of Covalent Bonding in Terms of Energy and Dynamics, 2020, published in Molecules
  • Orbital contraction and covalent bonding, 2022, published in The Journal of Chemical Physics
  • Active Thermochemical Tables: Enthalpies of Formation of Bromo- and Iodo-Methanes, Ethenes and Ethynes, 2023, published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry A
  • The Electronic Structure and Bonding in Some Small Molecules, 2025, published in Molecules

Their work addresses main topics such as advanced chemical physics studies, chemical thermodynamics and molecular structure, crystallography and molecular interactions, and aspects of molecular spectroscopy and chirality. This research contributes to areas including thermal and kinetic analysis as well as broader chemistry research topics.

George B. Bacskay has frequently published in venues such as Molecules, The Journal of Chemical Physics, and The Journal of Physical Chemistry A.

Their research collaborations include coauthorship with several scientists, notably:

  • Sture Nordholm
  • David H. Bross
  • Kirk A. Peterson
  • Branko Ruščić

Overall, George B. Bacskay's research activities integrate theoretical and experimental approaches within chemistry and physics, aiming to clarify fundamental aspects of molecular and atomic interactions across multiple disciplines. The broad range of topics and frequent collaboration reflect their active engagement in advancing knowledge within their fields of study.

Best Publications

  • A quadratically convergent Hartree—Fock (QC-SCF) method. Application to closed shell systems

    George B. Bacskay

  • Finite field method calculations. VI. Raman scatering activities, infrared absorption intensities and higher-order moments: SCF and CI calculations for the isotopic derivatives of H2O and SCF calculations for CH4

    I.G. John;G.B. Bacskay;N.S. Hush

  • Line strengths and updated molecular constants for the C2 Swan system

    James S.A. Brooke;Peter F. Bernath;Peter F. Bernath;Timothy W. Schmidt;George B. Bacskay

  • Finite-field method calculations. IV. Higher-order moments, dipole moment gradients, polarisability gradients and field-induced shifts in molecular properties: Application to N2, CO, CN−, HCN and HNC

    Jill E. Gready;G.B. Bacskay;N.S. Hush

  • Pyrolysis of Furan: Ab Initio Quantum Chemical and Kinetic Modeling Studies

    Karina Sendt;George B. Bacskay, ,† and;John C. Mackie

  • Spectroscopic constants of the X̃(1A1), ã(3B1), and Ã(1B1) states of CF2, CCl2, and CBr2 and heats of formation of selected halocarbenes: An ab initio quantum chemical study

    Karina Sendt;George B. Bacskay

  • The coupled-pair approximation in a basis of independent-pair natural orbitals

    Peter R. Taylor;G.B. Bacskay;N.S. Hush;A.C. Hurley;A.C. Hurley

  • Oscillator strengths and radiative lifetimes for C2: Swan, Ballik-Ramsay, Phillips, and dΠg3←cΣu+3 systems

    Damian L. Kokkin;George B. Bacskay;Timothy W. Schmidt

  • The infrared absorption intensities of the water molecule: A quantum chemical study

    David J. Swanton;George B. Bacskay;Noel S. Hush

  • Electron and energy transfer through bridged systems. 6. Molecular switches: the critical field in electric field activated bistable molecules

    Noel S. Hush;Adrian T. Wong;George B. Bacskay;Jeffrey R. Reimers

  • The prediction of nuclear quadrupole moments from abinitio quantum chemical studies on small molecules. I. The electric field gradients at the 14N and 2H nuclei in N2, NO, NO+, CN, CN−, HCN, HNC, and NH3

    Peter L. Cummins;George B. Bacskay;Noel S. Hush;Reinhart Ahlrichs

  • Unlinked cluster effects in molecular electronic structure. I. The HCN and HNC molecules

    P. R. Taylor;G. B. Bacskay;N. S. Hush;A. C. Hurley

  • The validity of electrostatic predictions of the shapes of van der Waals dimers

    Alistair P.L. Rendell;George B. Bacskay;Noel S. Hush

  • An ab initio SCF calculation of the dipole-moment derivatives and infrared-absorption intensities of the water-dimer molecule

    David J. Swanton;George B. Bacskay;Noel S. Hush

  • Solitons in finite- and infinite-length negative-defect trans-polyacetylene and the corresponding Brooker (polymethinecyanine) cations. I. Geometry

    J.S. Craw;J.R. Reimers;G.B. Bacskay;A.T. Wong

  • The effect of intermolecular interactions on the 2H and 17O quadrupole coupling constants in ice and liquid water

    Peter L. Cummins;George B. Bacskay;Noel S. Hush;Bertil Halle

  • Ab Initio Quantum Chemical and Kinetic Modeling Study of the Pyrolysis Kinetics of Pyrrole

    Muhamad Martoprawiro;George B. Bacskay;John C. Mackie

  • Homogeneous Conversion of Methane to Methanol. 2. Catalytic Activation of Methane by cis- and trans-Platin: A Density Functional Study of the Shilov Type Reaction

    Kausala Mylvaganam;George B. Bacskay;Noel S. Hush

  • DECOMPOSITION OF THE BENZYL RADICAL : QUANTUM CHEMICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL (SHOCK TUBE) INVESTIGATIONS OF REACTION PATHWAYS

    Jeffrey Jones;George B. Bacskay;John C. Mackie

  • A quadritically convergent hartree-fock (QC-SCF) method. Application to open shell orbital optimization and coupled perturbed hartree-fock calculations

    George B. Bacskay

  • Finite-field method calculations of molecular polarisabilities. I. Theoretical basis and limitations of SCF and Galerkin treatments

    Jill E. Gready;G.B. Bacskay;N.S. Hush

Frequent Co-Authors

Noel S. Hush
Noel S. Hush University of Sydney
Jeffrey R. Reimers
Jeffrey R. Reimers University of Technology Sydney
Peter R. Taylor
Peter R. Taylor Tianjin University
Leo Radom
Leo Radom University of Sydney
Peter F. Bernath
Peter F. Bernath Old Dominion University
Philip W. Kuchel
Philip W. Kuchel University of Sydney
Bertil Halle
Bertil Halle Lund University
Gregory G. Warr
Gregory G. Warr University of Sydney
John F. Stanton
John F. Stanton University of Florida
Nicholas C. Handy
Nicholas C. Handy University of Cambridge

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