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D-Index
71
Citations
46244
World Ranking
1265
National Ranking
466

J. David Allan publication distribution in Ecology and Evolution in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Ecology and Evolution in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where J. David Allan sits on this spectrum.

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37 publications 531+

This scientist: 156 publications — 56th percentile

56% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 531 publications or more.

J. David Allan D-index placement in Ecology and Evolution in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Ecology and Evolution scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where J. David Allan sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 71 D-Index — 85th percentile

85% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 121 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2002 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

J. David Allan is affiliated with the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in the United States. Their research spans multiple areas within environmental sciences, with a particular focus on coastal and marine ecosystem dynamics as well as hydrology and sediment transport processes.

Their scholarly work primarily involves the study of ecological and earth science topics. Their main fields of study include:

  • Environmental Science
  • Earth and Planetary Sciences
  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences

These fields further break down into several specialized subfields, which highlight the scope of their research interests:

  • Ecology
  • Earth-Surface Processes
  • Oceanography
  • Nature and Landscape Conservation
  • Soil Science

Their research covers several main topics as well, indicating a broad engagement with environmental processes and ecosystems:

  • Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
  • Coastal and Marine Dynamics
  • Marine and coastal ecosystems
  • Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
  • Fish Ecology and Management Studies
  • Soil erosion and sediment transport

J. David Allan has contributed to the scientific literature with multiple publications appearing in respected venues. One recent paper is titled "Lake hydrodynamics intensify the potential impact of watershed pollutants on coastal ecosystem services", published in 2020 in the journal Environmental Research Letters. This paper has received citations highlighting its relevance within the field.

Their frequent collaborators include colleagues who have co-authored multiple papers, reflecting ongoing research partnerships. Notable frequent co-authors include:

  • Mary Khoury
  • Michael D. Delong
  • Timothy D. Jardine
  • Arthur C. Benke
  • Lucas Gloege

J. David Allan's contributions to science have been recognized by professional societies. In 2002, they were named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Best Publications

  • The Natural Flow Regime

    N. LeRoy Poff;N. LeRoy Poff;J. David Allan;Mark B. Bain;James R. Karr

  • Stream Ecology: Structure and Function of Running Waters

    J. David Allan

  • Landscapes and Riverscapes: The Influence of Land Use on Stream Ecosystems

    J. David Allan

  • Synthesizing U.S. river restoration efforts

    E Bernhardt;Margaret Palmer;J Allan;G Alexander

  • Standards for ecologically successful river restoration

    M.A. Palmer;E.S. Bernhardt;J. D. Allan;P.S. Lake

  • Functional Organization of Stream Fish Assemblages in Relation to Hydrological Variability

    N. LeRoy Poff;J. David Allan

  • The influence of catchment land use on stream integrity across multiple spatial scales

    J. David Allan;Donna L. Erickson;John Fay

  • Landscape influences on stream biotic integrity assessed at multiple spatial scales

    Nancy E. Roth;J. David Allan;Donna L. Erickson

  • LIFE HISTORY PATTERNS IN ZOOPLANKTON

    J. David Allan

  • Overfishing of Inland Waters

    J. David Allan;Robin Abell;Zeb Hogan;Carmen Revenga

  • ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING Assessing Biotic Integrity of Streams: Effects of Scale in Measuring the Influence of Land Use/Cover and Habitat Structure on Fish and Macroinvertebrates

    Mary Lammert;J. David Allan

  • Assessing and addressing the re-eutrophication of Lake Erie: Central basin hypoxia

    Donald Scavia;J. David Allan;Kristin K. Arend;Steven Bartell

  • Unlocking the potential of protected areas for freshwaters

    Robin Abell;J. David Allan;Bernhard Lehner

  • River flows and water wars: emerging science for environmental decision making

    N. LeRoy Poff;J. David Allan;Margaret A. Palmer;David D. Hart

  • Restoring Rivers One Reach at a Time: Results from a Survey of U.S. River Restoration Practitioners

    Emily S. Bernhardt;Emily S. Bernhardt;Elizabeth B. Sudduth;Elizabeth B. Sudduth;Margaret A. Palmer;Margaret A. Palmer;J. David Allan

  • Dispersal as a regional process affecting the local dynamics of marine and stream benthic invertebrates

    Margaret A. Palmer;J.David Allan;Cheryl Ann Butman

  • Catchment‐scale analysis of aquatic ecosystems

    J. Allan;J. Allan;Lucinda Johnson;Lucinda Johnson

  • Joint analysis of stressors and ecosystem services to enhance restoration effectiveness

    J. David Allan;Peter B. McIntyre;Sigrid D. P. Smith;Benjamin S. Halpern

  • The Distributional Ecology and Diversity of Benthic Insects in Cement Creek, Colorado

    J. David Allan

  • Managing for ocean biodiversity to sustain marine ecosystem services

    Stephen R. Palumbi;Paul A. Sandifer;J. David Allan;Michael W. Beck

  • River Restoration in the Twenty-First Century: Data and Experiential Knowledge to Inform Future Efforts

    Margaret Palmer;J. David Allan;Judy Meyer;Emily S Bernhardt

Frequent Co-Authors

Peter B. McIntyre
Peter B. McIntyre Cornell University
Margaret A. Palmer
Margaret A. Palmer University of Maryland, College Park
Emily S. Bernhardt
Emily S. Bernhardt Duke University
N. LeRoy Poff
N. LeRoy Poff Colorado State University
Benjamin S. Halpern
Benjamin S. Halpern University of California, Santa Barbara
Judy L. Meyer
Judy L. Meyer University of Georgia
Alexander S. Flecker
Alexander S. Flecker Cornell University
Donald Scavia
Donald Scavia University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
George W. Kling
George W. Kling University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Thomas H. Johengen
Thomas H. Johengen University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

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