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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Microbiology 93 601 534 276 230 298 25635
Medicine 93 11008 10339 5664 5234 312 26529

Govinda S. Visvesvara publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Govinda S. Visvesvara between 1963 and 2023, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Govinda S. Visvesvara published across 61 years, from 1963 to 2023, averaging 5.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 17 publications in 1997. 3 of the 320 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1963 to 2023. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 17. Peak 17 publications in 1997. 1963: 1 publication 1964: 0 publications 1965: 0 publications 1966: 1 publication 1967: 0 publications 1968: 0 publications 1969: 0 publications 1970: 0 publications 1971: 0 publications 1972: 0 publications 1973: 0 publications 1974: 1 publication 1975: 3 publications 1976: 1 publication 1977: 1 publication 1978: 0 publications 1979: 0 publications 1980: 4 publications 1981: 0 publications 1982: 1 publication 1983: 6 publications 1984: 2 publications 1985: 4 publications 1986: 4 publications 1987: 2 publications 1988: 5 publications 1989: 3 publications 1990: 4 publications 1991: 9 publications 1992: 11 publications 1993: 12 publications 1994: 13 publications 1995: 11 publications 1996: 12 publications 1997: 17 publications 1998: 11 publications 1999: 13 publications 2000: 5 publications 2001: 15 publications 2002: 7 publications 2003: 16 publications 2004: 10 publications 2005: 11 publications 2006: 9 publications 2007: 7 publications 2008: 9 publications 2009: 8 publications 2010: 10 publications 2011: 10 publications 2012: 8 publications 2013: 16 publications 2014: 8 publications 2015: 9 publications 2016: 2 publications 2017: 4 publications 2018: 0 publications 2019: 0 publications 2020: 1 publication 2021: 0 publications 2022: 0 publications 2023: 3 publications
1963 2023

320 publications in total across all disciplines

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Govinda S. Visvesvara: publications per year, 1963 to 2023
Year Publications
1963 1
1964 0
1965 0
1966 1
1967 0
1968 0
1969 0
1970 0
1971 0
1972 0
1973 0
1974 1
1975 3
1976 1
1977 1
1978 0
1979 0
1980 4
1981 0
1982 1
1983 6
1984 2
1985 4
1986 4
1987 2
1988 5
1989 3
1990 4
1991 9
1992 11
1993 12
1994 13
1995 11
1996 12
1997 17
1998 11
1999 13
2000 5
2001 15
2002 7
2003 16
2004 10
2005 11
2006 9
2007 7
2008 9
2009 8
2010 10
2011 10
2012 8
2013 16
2014 8
2015 9
2016 2
2017 4
2018 0
2019 0
2020 1
2021 0
2022 0
2023 3
Total 320
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Govinda S. Visvesvara publication distribution in Microbiology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Microbiology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Govinda S. Visvesvara sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150 200 250
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 55–64 to 679+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 288. Most scientists, 288, have 135–144 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 679 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 295–304 publications, is where this scientist sits. 55–64 publications: 8 scientists 65–74 publications: 29 scientists 75–84 publications: 55 scientists 85–94 publications: 112 scientists 95–104 publications: 137 scientists 105–114 publications: 190 scientists 115–124 publications: 235 scientists 125–134 publications: 234 scientists 135–144 publications: 288 scientists 145–154 publications: 265 scientists 155–164 publications: 264 scientists 165–174 publications: 253 scientists 175–184 publications: 276 scientists 185–194 publications: 190 scientists 195–204 publications: 234 scientists 205–214 publications: 208 scientists 215–224 publications: 198 scientists 225–234 publications: 155 scientists 235–244 publications: 161 scientists 245–254 publications: 160 scientists 255–264 publications: 146 scientists 265–274 publications: 139 scientists 275–284 publications: 148 scientists 285–294 publications: 115 scientists 295–304 publications: 96 scientists 305–314 publications: 88 scientists 315–324 publications: 106 scientists 325–334 publications: 65 scientists 335–344 publications: 76 scientists 345–354 publications: 64 scientists 355–364 publications: 62 scientists 365–374 publications: 65 scientists 375–384 publications: 61 scientists 385–394 publications: 34 scientists 395–404 publications: 44 scientists 405–414 publications: 36 scientists 415–424 publications: 35 scientists 425–434 publications: 29 scientists 435–444 publications: 33 scientists 445–454 publications: 34 scientists 455–464 publications: 25 scientists 465–474 publications: 26 scientists 475–484 publications: 20 scientists 485–494 publications: 19 scientists 495–504 publications: 16 scientists 505–514 publications: 17 scientists 515–524 publications: 23 scientists 525–534 publications: 14 scientists 535–544 publications: 14 scientists 545–554 publications: 18 scientists 555–564 publications: 12 scientists 565–574 publications: 7 scientists 575–584 publications: 9 scientists 585–594 publications: 9 scientists 595–604 publications: 9 scientists 605–614 publications: 7 scientists 615–624 publications: 9 scientists 625–634 publications: 7 scientists 635–644 publications: 4 scientists 645–654 publications: 5 scientists 655–664 publications: 6 scientists 665–674 publications: 7 scientists 675–678 publications: 3 scientists 679+ publications: 99 scientists
55–64 publications 679+

This scientist: 298 publications — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 679 publications or more.

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Number of Microbiology scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 5,513 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
55–64 8
65–74 29
75–84 55
85–94 112
95–104 137
105–114 190
115–124 235
125–134 234
135–144 288
145–154 265
155–164 264
165–174 253
175–184 276
185–194 190
195–204 234
205–214 208
215–224 198
225–234 155
235–244 161
245–254 160
255–264 146
265–274 139
275–284 148
285–294 115
295–304 96 298
305–314 88
315–324 106
325–334 65
335–344 76
345–354 64
355–364 62
365–374 65
375–384 61
385–394 34
395–404 44
405–414 36
415–424 35
425–434 29
435–444 33
445–454 34
455–464 25
465–474 26
475–484 20
485–494 19
495–504 16
505–514 17
515–524 23
525–534 14
535–544 14
545–554 18
555–564 12
565–574 7
575–584 9
585–594 9
595–604 9
605–614 7
615–624 9
625–634 7
635–644 4
645–654 5
655–664 6
665–674 7
675–678 3
679+ 99
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Govinda S. Visvesvara D-index placement in Microbiology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Microbiology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Govinda S. Visvesvara sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 88 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40 to 127+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 162. Most scientists, 162, have 58 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 127 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 93 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40 D-Index: 30 scientists 41 D-Index: 86 scientists 42 D-Index: 90 scientists 43 D-Index: 117 scientists 44 D-Index: 122 scientists 45 D-Index: 123 scientists 46 D-Index: 108 scientists 47 D-Index: 110 scientists 48 D-Index: 106 scientists 49 D-Index: 109 scientists 50 D-Index: 129 scientists 51 D-Index: 111 scientists 52 D-Index: 116 scientists 53 D-Index: 127 scientists 54 D-Index: 134 scientists 55 D-Index: 134 scientists 56 D-Index: 112 scientists 57 D-Index: 136 scientists 58 D-Index: 162 scientists 59 D-Index: 151 scientists 60 D-Index: 139 scientists 61 D-Index: 123 scientists 62 D-Index: 126 scientists 63 D-Index: 144 scientists 64 D-Index: 109 scientists 65 D-Index: 103 scientists 66 D-Index: 124 scientists 67 D-Index: 112 scientists 68 D-Index: 103 scientists 69 D-Index: 131 scientists 70 D-Index: 94 scientists 71 D-Index: 93 scientists 72 D-Index: 96 scientists 73 D-Index: 92 scientists 74 D-Index: 80 scientists 75 D-Index: 66 scientists 76 D-Index: 87 scientists 77 D-Index: 60 scientists 78 D-Index: 73 scientists 79 D-Index: 59 scientists 80 D-Index: 57 scientists 81 D-Index: 55 scientists 82 D-Index: 47 scientists 83 D-Index: 77 scientists 84 D-Index: 50 scientists 85 D-Index: 45 scientists 86 D-Index: 42 scientists 87 D-Index: 41 scientists 88 D-Index: 32 scientists 89 D-Index: 38 scientists 90 D-Index: 35 scientists 91 D-Index: 34 scientists 92 D-Index: 27 scientists 93 D-Index: 26 scientists 94 D-Index: 33 scientists 95 D-Index: 22 scientists 96 D-Index: 37 scientists 97 D-Index: 22 scientists 98 D-Index: 21 scientists 99 D-Index: 22 scientists 100 D-Index: 30 scientists 101 D-Index: 16 scientists 102 D-Index: 20 scientists 103 D-Index: 17 scientists 104 D-Index: 19 scientists 105 D-Index: 16 scientists 106 D-Index: 19 scientists 107 D-Index: 18 scientists 108 D-Index: 14 scientists 109 D-Index: 10 scientists 110 D-Index: 9 scientists 111 D-Index: 7 scientists 112 D-Index: 11 scientists 113 D-Index: 6 scientists 114 D-Index: 15 scientists 115 D-Index: 10 scientists 116 D-Index: 12 scientists 117 D-Index: 7 scientists 118 D-Index: 10 scientists 119 D-Index: 10 scientists 120 D-Index: 11 scientists 121 D-Index: 2 scientists 122 D-Index: 7 scientists 123 D-Index: 12 scientists 124 D-Index: 5 scientists 125 D-Index: 9 scientists 126 D-Index: 6 scientists 127+ D-Index: 95 scientists
40 D-Index 127+

This scientist: 93 D-Index — 89th percentile

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

The last bar groups every scientist with 127 D-Index or more.

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Number of Microbiology scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 5,513 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40 30
41 86
42 90
43 117
44 122
45 123
46 108
47 110
48 106
49 109
50 129
51 111
52 116
53 127
54 134
55 134
56 112
57 136
58 162
59 151
60 139
61 123
62 126
63 144
64 109
65 103
66 124
67 112
68 103
69 131
70 94
71 93
72 96
73 92
74 80
75 66
76 87
77 60
78 73
79 59
80 57
81 55
82 47
83 77
84 50
85 45
86 42
87 41
88 32
89 38
90 35
91 34
92 27
93 26 93
94 33
95 22
96 37
97 22
98 21
99 22
100 30
101 16
102 20
103 17
104 19
105 16
106 19
107 18
108 14
109 10
110 9
111 7
112 11
113 6
114 15
115 10
116 12
117 7
118 10
119 10
120 11
121 2
122 7
123 12
124 5
125 9
126 6
127+ 95
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Overview

Govinda S. Visvesvara is affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with specific attention to subfields such as endocrinology, molecular biology, otorhinolaryngology, and health, toxicology, and mutagenesis.

The scientist has contributed to multiple research topics including:

  • Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
  • Vibrio bacteria research studies
  • Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
  • Sinusitis and nasal conditions
  • Water Treatment and Disinfection
  • Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing

Visvesvara has authored several recent publications, notably:

  • "Disseminated Balamuthia mandrillaris Infection," 2020, UNC Libraries
  • "Pathogenic and Opportunistic Free-Living Amebae," 2023, ClinMicroNow
  • "Pathogenic and Opportunistic Free-Living Amebae," 2023, ClinMicroNow
  • "Culture," 2023, ClinMicroNow

Their research has appeared primarily in the journal ClinMicroNow, which has published three of their papers, along with one publication in UNC Libraries.

Visvesvara frequently collaborates with several coauthors. These include:

  • Ibne Karim M. Ali
  • Jennifer R. Cope
  • Katherine R. Schafer
  • Neil P. Shah
  • M. Isabel Almira-Suarez

Best Publications

  • Pathogenic and opportunistic free-living amoebae: Acanthamoeba spp., Balamuthia mandrillaris, Naegleria fowleri, and Sappinia diploidea.

    Unknown

  • Case Definitions, Diagnostic Algorithms, and Priorities in Encephalitis: Consensus Statement of the International Encephalitis Consortium

    A. Venkatesan;A. R. Tunkel;K. C. Bloch;A. S. Lauring

  • Free-living amoebae as opportunistic and non-opportunistic pathogens of humans and animals.

    Unknown

  • Free‐living, Amphizoic and Opportunistic Amebas

    Augusto Julio Martinez;Govinda S. Visvesvara

  • Improved light-microscopical detection of microsporidia spores in stool and duodenal aspirates. The Enteric Opportunistic Infections Working Group.

    R Weber;R T Bryan;R L Owen;C M Wilcox

  • Multiplex Real-Time PCR Assay for Simultaneous Detection of Acanthamoeba spp., Balamuthia mandrillaris, and Naegleria fowleri

    Unknown

  • Naegleria and Acanthamoeba Infections: Review

    Pearl Ma;Govinda S. Visvesvara;Augusto J. Martinez;Frederick H. Theodore

  • Leptomyxid ameba, a new agent of amebic meningoencephalitis in humans and animals.

    G S Visvesvara;A J Martinez;F L Schuster;G J Leitch

  • Identification and Distribution of Acanthamoeba Species Genotypes Associated with Nonkeratitis Infections

    Gregory C. Booton;Govinda S. Visvesvara;Thomas J. Byers;Daryl J. Kelly

  • Balamuthia Mandrillaris, N. G., N. Sp., Agent of Amebic Meningoencephalitis In Humans and Other Animals

    G S Visvesvara;F L Schuster;A J Martinez

  • Phylogenetic Analysis of β-Tubulin Sequences from Amitochondrial Protozoa

    Thomas D. Edlund;Jing Li;Govinda S. Visvesvara;Michael H. Vodkin;Michael H. Vodkin

  • In-vitro activity of miltefosine and voriconazole on clinical isolates of free-living amebas: Balamuthia mandrillaris, Acanthamoeba spp., and Naegleria fowleri.

    Frederick L. Schuster;B. Joseph Guglielmo;Govinda S. Visvesvara

  • Successful Treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis

    James S. Seidel;Paul Harmatz;G. S. Visvesvara;Arthur Cohen

  • Successful Treatment of Balamuthia Amoebic Encephalitis: Presentation of 2 Cases

    Thomas R. Deetz;Mark H. Sawyer;Glenn Billman;Frederick L. Schuster

  • Acanthamoeba keratitis associated with soft contact lenses.

    M. B. Moore;M. B. Moore;James P McCulley;M. Luckenbach;H. Gelender

  • The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.

    J. S. Yoder;B. A. Eddy;G. S. Visvesvara;L. Capewell

  • National outbreak of Acanthamoeba keratitis associated with use of a contact lens solution, United States.

    Jennifer R. Verani;Suchita A. Lorick;Jonathan S. Yoder;Michael J. Beach

  • Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Deaths Associated With Sinus Irrigation Using Contaminated Tap Water

    Jonathan S. Yoder;Susanne Straif-Bourgeois;Sharon L. Roy;Thomas A. Moore

  • Practical Guidance for Clinical Microbiology Laboratories: Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasites from the Gastrointestinal Tract

    Lynne S. Garcia;Michael Arrowood;Evelyne Kokoskin;Graeme P. Paltridge

  • Environmental Isolation of Balamuthia mandrillaris Associated with a Case of Amebic Encephalitis

    Frederick L. Schuster;Thelma H. Dunnebacke;Gregory C. Booton;Shigeo Yagi

  • Polymerase Chain Reaction and Culture Confirmation of Disseminated Encephalitozoon cuniculi in a Patient with AIDS: Successful Therapy with Albendazole

    Mary A. De Groote;Govinda Visvesvara;Michael L. Wilson;Norman J. Pieniazek

  • Polyclonal and monoclonal antibody and PCR-amplified small-subunit rRNA identification of a microsporidian, Encephalitozoon hellem, isolated from an AIDS patient with disseminated infection.

    G S Visvesvara;G J Leitch;A J da Silva;G P Croppo

  • Fatal Myositis Due to the Microsporidian Brachiola algerae, a Mosquito Pathogen

    Christina M. Coyle;Louis M. Weiss;Luther V. Rhodes;Ann Cali

Frequent Co-Authors

David A. Schwartz
David A. Schwartz University of Colorado Denver
Norman J. Pieniazek
Norman J. Pieniazek Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lihua Xiao
Lihua Xiao South China Agricultural University
Sherif R. Zaki
Sherif R. Zaki Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Paul A. Fuerst
Paul A. Fuerst The Ohio State University
Carol A. Glaser
Carol A. Glaser Kaiser Permanente
Christopher D. Paddock
Christopher D. Paddock Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Rainer Weber
Rainer Weber University of Zurich
Caryn Bern
Caryn Bern University of California, San Francisco
Cynthia S. Goldsmith
Cynthia S. Goldsmith Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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