World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Jan Zaanen

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking National Ranking Publications Citations
Physics 72 3559 62 344 40199

Jan Zaanen publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Jan Zaanen between 1984 and 2024, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Jan Zaanen published across 41 years, from 1984 to 2024, averaging 8.9 papers a year. Output peaked at 22 publications in 2011. 14 of the 363 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1984 to 2024. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 22. Peak 22 publications in 2011. 1984: 1 publication 1985: 4 publications 1986: 4 publications 1987: 2 publications 1988: 8 publications 1989: 7 publications 1990: 3 publications 1991: 5 publications 1992: 8 publications 1993: 3 publications 1994: 5 publications 1995: 7 publications 1996: 5 publications 1997: 6 publications 1998: 8 publications 1999: 5 publications 2000: 9 publications 2001: 8 publications 2002: 8 publications 2003: 5 publications 2004: 10 publications 2005: 12 publications 2006: 10 publications 2007: 8 publications 2008: 10 publications 2009: 14 publications 2010: 11 publications 2011: 22 publications 2012: 11 publications 2013: 18 publications 2014: 10 publications 2015: 17 publications 2016: 12 publications 2017: 12 publications 2018: 13 publications 2019: 8 publications 2020: 13 publications 2021: 17 publications 2022: 10 publications 2023: 4 publications 2024: 10 publications
1984 2024

363 publications in total across all disciplines

View publications per year as a table
Jan Zaanen: publications per year, 1984 to 2024
Year Publications
1984 1
1985 4
1986 4
1987 2
1988 8
1989 7
1990 3
1991 5
1992 8
1993 3
1994 5
1995 7
1996 5
1997 6
1998 8
1999 5
2000 9
2001 8
2002 8
2003 5
2004 10
2005 12
2006 10
2007 8
2008 10
2009 14
2010 11
2011 22
2012 11
2013 18
2014 10
2015 17
2016 12
2017 12
2018 13
2019 8
2020 13
2021 17
2022 10
2023 4
2024 10
Total 363
Download as CSV

Jan Zaanen publication distribution in Physics in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Physics in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jan Zaanen sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 70 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 103–122 to 1,469+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 162. Most scientists, 162, have 323–342 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,469 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 343–362 publications, is where this scientist sits. 103–122 publications: 7 scientists 123–142 publications: 10 scientists 143–162 publications: 31 scientists 163–182 publications: 35 scientists 183–202 publications: 53 scientists 203–222 publications: 81 scientists 223–242 publications: 85 scientists 243–262 publications: 112 scientists 263–282 publications: 114 scientists 283–302 publications: 126 scientists 303–322 publications: 136 scientists 323–342 publications: 162 scientists 343–362 publications: 155 scientists 363–382 publications: 156 scientists 383–402 publications: 134 scientists 403–422 publications: 145 scientists 423–442 publications: 147 scientists 443–462 publications: 131 scientists 463–482 publications: 131 scientists 483–502 publications: 116 scientists 503–522 publications: 106 scientists 523–542 publications: 103 scientists 543–562 publications: 87 scientists 563–582 publications: 84 scientists 583–602 publications: 94 scientists 603–622 publications: 70 scientists 623–642 publications: 76 scientists 643–662 publications: 60 scientists 663–682 publications: 54 scientists 683–702 publications: 60 scientists 703–722 publications: 48 scientists 723–742 publications: 64 scientists 743–762 publications: 48 scientists 763–782 publications: 37 scientists 783–802 publications: 43 scientists 803–822 publications: 34 scientists 823–842 publications: 36 scientists 843–862 publications: 32 scientists 863–882 publications: 32 scientists 883–902 publications: 31 scientists 903–922 publications: 25 scientists 923–942 publications: 15 scientists 943–962 publications: 24 scientists 963–982 publications: 13 scientists 983–1,002 publications: 21 scientists 1,003–1,022 publications: 21 scientists 1,023–1,042 publications: 16 scientists 1,043–1,062 publications: 9 scientists 1,063–1,082 publications: 19 scientists 1,083–1,102 publications: 11 scientists 1,103–1,122 publications: 17 scientists 1,123–1,142 publications: 11 scientists 1,143–1,162 publications: 7 scientists 1,163–1,182 publications: 4 scientists 1,183–1,202 publications: 10 scientists 1,203–1,222 publications: 8 scientists 1,223–1,242 publications: 16 scientists 1,243–1,262 publications: 4 scientists 1,263–1,282 publications: 10 scientists 1,283–1,302 publications: 5 scientists 1,303–1,322 publications: 7 scientists 1,323–1,342 publications: 4 scientists 1,343–1,362 publications: 8 scientists 1,363–1,382 publications: 6 scientists 1,383–1,402 publications: 7 scientists 1,403–1,422 publications: 3 scientists 1,423–1,442 publications: 4 scientists 1,443–1,462 publications: 4 scientists 1,463–1,468 publications: 3 scientists 1,469+ publications: 100 scientists
103–122 publications 1,469+

This scientist: 344 publications — 26th percentile

26% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,469 publications or more.

View publications distribution as a table
Number of Physics scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,678 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
103–122 7
123–142 10
143–162 31
163–182 35
183–202 53
203–222 81
223–242 85
243–262 112
263–282 114
283–302 126
303–322 136
323–342 162
343–362 155 344
363–382 156
383–402 134
403–422 145
423–442 147
443–462 131
463–482 131
483–502 116
503–522 106
523–542 103
543–562 87
563–582 84
583–602 94
603–622 70
623–642 76
643–662 60
663–682 54
683–702 60
703–722 48
723–742 64
743–762 48
763–782 37
783–802 43
803–822 34
823–842 36
843–862 32
863–882 32
883–902 31
903–922 25
923–942 15
943–962 24
963–982 13
983–1,002 21
1,003–1,022 21
1,023–1,042 16
1,043–1,062 9
1,063–1,082 19
1,083–1,102 11
1,103–1,122 17
1,123–1,142 11
1,143–1,162 7
1,163–1,182 4
1,183–1,202 10
1,203–1,222 8
1,223–1,242 16
1,243–1,262 4
1,263–1,282 10
1,283–1,302 5
1,303–1,322 7
1,323–1,342 4
1,343–1,362 8
1,363–1,382 6
1,383–1,402 7
1,403–1,422 3
1,423–1,442 4
1,443–1,462 4
1,463–1,468 3
1,469+ 100
Download as CSV

Jan Zaanen D-index placement in Physics in 2026

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

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 59 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 70–71 to 185+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 167. Most scientists, 167, have 80–81 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 72–73 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 70–71 D-Index: 76 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 110 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 143 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 153 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 144 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 167 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 167 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 166 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 132 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 155 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 134 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 137 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 102 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 112 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 110 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 116 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 97 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 103 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 87 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 90 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 78 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 75 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 67 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 69 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 59 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 53 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 42 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 41 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 33 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 32 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 45 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 19 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 24 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 28 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 31 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 20 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 12 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 24 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 23 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 15 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 15 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 11 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 17 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 12 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 11 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 9 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 9 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 11 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 4 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 8 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 5 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 3 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 4 scientists 184 D-Index: 4 scientists 185+ D-Index: 99 scientists
70–71 D-Index 185+

This scientist: 72 D-Index — 3rd percentile

3% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more.

View D-Index distribution as a table
Number of Physics scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,678 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
70–71 76
72–73 110 72
74–75 143
76–77 153
78–79 144
80–81 167
82–83 167
84–85 166
86–87 132
88–89 155
90–91 134
92–93 137
94–95 102
96–97 112
98–99 110
100–101 116
102–103 97
104–105 103
106–107 87
108–109 90
110–111 67
112–113 78
114–115 75
116–117 67
118–119 69
120–121 60
122–123 59
124–125 53
126–127 42
128–129 41
130–131 33
132–133 32
134–135 45
136–137 19
138–139 24
140–141 28
142–143 31
144–145 22
146–147 20
148–149 12
150–151 16
152–153 24
154–155 23
156–157 15
158–159 15
160–161 11
162–163 17
164–165 12
166–167 11
168–169 9
170–171 9
172–173 11
174–175 4
176–177 8
178–179 5
180–181 3
182–183 4
184 4
185+ 99
Download as CSV

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2012 - Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • 2008 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS) Citation For fundamental contributions to the theory of the strongly interacting electron systems in high Tc superconductors and other doped Mottinsulators
  • 2006 - Spinoza Prize, Dutch Research Council

Overview

Jan Zaanen was affiliated with Leiden University in the Netherlands. Their research contributed extensively to the field of Physics and Astronomy, with a focus on subfields such as Condensed Matter Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. Their work also addressed topics in Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and General Health Professions.

The main areas of study in their published research included:

  • Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism
  • Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum, superfluid, helium dynamics
  • Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
  • Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
  • Quantum many-body systems
  • Theoretical and Computational Physics

Zaanen published research predominantly in the following venues:

  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • Physical Review B
  • Nature Physics
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • Scientific Reports

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Zaanen included:

  • Zhi-Xun Shen
  • Thomas Devereaux
  • Brian Moritz
  • Makoto Hashimoto
  • Haiyu Lu

Selected recent publications demonstrated a range of research topics with detailed focus in condensed matter and quantum physics. Notable papers include:

  • "Strange metal electrodynamics across the phase diagram of Bi2−xPbxSr2−yLayCuO6+δ cuprates" (2022) published in Physical Review B
  • "Isolated zeros destroy Fermi surface in holographic models with a lattice" (2020) published in Journal of High Energy Physics
  • "Propagation of shear stress in strongly interacting metallic Fermi liquids enhances transmission of terahertz radiation" (2021) published in Scientific Reports
  • "Unconventional spectral signature of Tc in a pure d-wave superconductor" (2022) published in Nature
  • "Motion of a superfluid vortex according to holographic quantum dissipation" (2023) published in Physical Review B

Zaanen was recognized by multiple scientific bodies throughout their career. They received the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences award in 2012 and were named a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 2008 for contributions to the theory of strongly interacting electron systems in high-temperature superconductors and doped Mott insulators. Earlier, in 2006, they were awarded the Spinoza Prize by the Dutch Research Council.

Best Publications

  • Band theory and Mott insulators: Hubbard U instead of Stoner I.

    Vladimir I. Anisimov;Jan Zaanen;Ole K. Andersen

  • Density-functional theory and strong interactions: Orbital ordering in Mott-Hubbard insulators

    A. I. Liechtenstein;V. I. Anisimov;J. Zaanen

  • Band gaps and electronic structure of transition-metal compounds

    J. Zaanen;G. A. Sawatzky;J. W. Allen

  • From quantum matter to high-temperature superconductivity in copper oxides

    B. Keimer;S. A. Kivelson;M. R. Norman;S. Uchida

  • Charged magnetic domain lines and the magnetism of high-tc oxides

    Jan Zaanen;Olle Gunnarsson

  • Superconductivity in the fullerenes.

    C. M. Varma;J. Zaanen;K. Raghavachari

  • The space group classification of topological band-insulators

    Robert-Jan Slager;Andrej Mesaros;Vladimir Juričić;Jan Zaanen

  • Holographic Duality in Condensed Matter Physics

    Jan Zaanen;Yan Liu;Ya-Wen Sun;Koenraad Schalm

  • String Theory, Quantum Phase Transitions, and the Emergent Fermi Liquid

    Mihailo Čubrović;Jan Zaanen;Koenraad Schalm

  • Density-functional calculation of the parameters in the Anderson model: Application to Mn in CdTe

    O. Gunnarsson;O.K. Andersen;O. Jepsen;J. Zaanen

  • Quantum critical behaviour in a high- T c superconductor

    D. Van der Marel;D. Van der Marel;H. J.A. Molegraaf;H. J.A. Molegraaf;J. Zaanen;Z. Nussinov;Z. Nussinov

  • Spin-orbital frustrations and anomalous metallic state in iron-pnictide superconductors

    Frank Kruger;Sanjeev Kumar;Jan Zaanen;Jeroen van den Brink

  • Superconductivity: Why the temperature is high

    Jan Zaanen

  • Comparison of x-ray absorption with x-ray photoemission of nickel dihalides and nio

    G. van der Laan;J. Zaanen;G. A. Sawatzky;R. Karnatak

  • Determination of the electronic-structure of transition-metal compounds - 2p x-ray photoemission spectroscopy of the nickel dihalides

    J. Zaanen;C. Westra;G. A. Sawatzky

  • Nodal quasiparticle in pseudogapped colossal magnetoresistive manganites

    Norman Mannella;Norman Mannella;Wanli L. Yang;Wanli L. Yang;Xing Jiang Zhou;Xing Jiang Zhou;Hong Zheng

  • Quantum melting of magnetic order due to orbital fluctuations

    L.F. Feiner;A.M. Oles;J. Zaanen

  • Spin bags, polarons, and impurity potentials in la2-xsrxcuo4 from 1st principles

    V. I. Anisimov;M. A. Korotin;J. Zaanen;O. K. Andersen

  • Powerlaw optical conductivity with a constant phase angle in high Tc superconductors

    D. van der Marel;H. J. A. Molegraaf;J. Zaanen;Z. Nussinov

  • The space group classification of topological band insulators

    Vladimir Juricic;Robert-Jan Slager;Andrej Mesaros;Jan Zaanen

Frequent Co-Authors

Thomas P. Devereaux
Thomas P. Devereaux Stanford University
Zhi-Xun Shen
Zhi-Xun Shen Stanford University
Naoto Nagaosa
Naoto Nagaosa University of Tokyo
Harold Y. Hwang
Harold Y. Hwang Stanford University
J. C. Davis
J. C. Davis University of Oxford
George A. Sawatzky
George A. Sawatzky University of British Columbia
Jeroen van den Brink
Jeroen van den Brink Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research
Zahid Hussain
Zahid Hussain Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Hiroshi Eisaki
Hiroshi Eisaki National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Wanli Yang
Wanli Yang Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

External Links

Wikipedia of Jan Zaanen Personal website of Jan Zaanen

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Best Scientists Citing Jan Zaanen

V. I. Anisimov

V. I. Anisimov

Russian Academy of Sciences

Publications: 112

Subir Sachdev

Subir Sachdev

Harvard University

Publications: 102

Thomas P. Devereaux

Thomas P. Devereaux

Stanford University

Publications: 100

Zhi-Xun Shen

Zhi-Xun Shen

Stanford University

Publications: 77

Hiroshi Eisaki

Hiroshi Eisaki

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

Publications: 69

Gerbrand Ceder

Gerbrand Ceder

University of California, Berkeley

Publications: 64

Emily A. Carter

Emily A. Carter

Princeton University

Publications: 62

Nora H. de Leeuw

Nora H. de Leeuw

University of Leeds

Publications: 59

Antonio Bianconi

Antonio Bianconi

Rome International Centre Materials Science Superstripes

Publications: 54

Bernhard Keimer

Bernhard Keimer

Max Planck Society

Publications: 53

Gianfranco Pacchioni

Gianfranco Pacchioni

University of Milano-Bicocca

Publications: 53

Michael Nolan

Michael Nolan

Tyndall National Institute

Publications: 52

Jeroen van den Brink

Jeroen van den Brink

Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research

Publications: 52

Bernd Büchner

Bernd Büchner

Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research

Publications: 51

G. D. Gu

G. D. Gu

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Publications: 49

Pengcheng Dai

Pengcheng Dai

Rice University

Publications: 47

Related Physics Rankings & Guides

2027 Admission Requirements for Physics Degree Programs

2027 Admission Requirements for Physics Degree Programs
2027 Fastest Online Urban Planning Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2027 Fastest Online Urban Planning Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2027 Online Photography Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2027 Online Photography Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2027 Best Online Space Studies Degree Programs

2027 Best Online Space Studies Degree Programs
2027 Most Affordable Online Space Studies Degree Programs

2027 Most Affordable Online Space Studies Degree Programs
2027 Most Affordable Online Physics Degree Programs

2027 Most Affordable Online Physics Degree Programs
2027 How To Become a Paleontologist? Salary & Career Paths

2027 How To Become a Paleontologist? Salary & Career Paths
2027 Best Online Physics Degree Programs

2027 Best Online Physics Degree Programs
2027 Online Photography Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2027 Online Photography Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

Recently Published Articles

2027 Bioinformatics Degree Salary by Experience Level: Entry-Level, Mid-Career, and Senior Roles

2027 Bioinformatics Degree Salary by Experience Level: Entry-Level, Mid-Career, and Senior Roles
2027 Online Legal Studies Degrees With the Best Financial Aid Guidance

2027 Online Legal Studies Degrees With the Best Financial Aid Guidance
2027 Cheapest Online Entertainment Business Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2027 Cheapest Online Entertainment Business Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2027 How to Become a Licensed Therapist (LPC) in Atlanta, GA: Counselor License Requirements

2027 How to Become a Licensed Therapist (LPC) in Atlanta, GA: Counselor License Requirements
2027 How Fast Can You Get an Applied Behavior Analysis Degree Online?

2027 How Fast Can You Get an Applied Behavior Analysis Degree Online?
2027 How to Become a Clinical Trials Auditor: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2027 How to Become a Clinical Trials Auditor: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2027 Online Nursing Doctorate Programs for Experienced Professionals Without Research Backgrounds

2027 Online Nursing Doctorate Programs for Experienced Professionals Without Research Backgrounds
2027 How to Become a Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin: Requirements & Certification

2027 How to Become a Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin: Requirements & Certification
2027 How Much Does an Animal Science Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown

2027 How Much Does an Animal Science Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown
2027 Best Online MSN in Care Coordination Programs

2027 Best Online MSN in Care Coordination Programs
2027 Best Nursing Schools in St. Petersburg, FL – Accredited Nursing Degree Programs Online

2027 Best Nursing Schools in St. Petersburg, FL – Accredited Nursing Degree Programs Online
2027 LPC vs. LCPC: Explaining the Difference

2027 LPC vs. LCPC: Explaining the Difference
2027 Accelerated Online Cybersecurity Degree Programs

2027 Accelerated Online Cybersecurity Degree Programs
2027 Online Public Administration Degree Master's Programs with No GRE or GMAT Requirements

2027 Online Public Administration Degree Master's Programs with No GRE or GMAT Requirements
2027 Online Sports Management Degree Master's Programs with No GRE or GMAT Requirements

2027 Online Sports Management Degree Master's Programs with No GRE or GMAT Requirements
2027 Most Affordable Online Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership

2027 Most Affordable Online Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
2027 Best Nursing Schools in San Jose, CA – Accredited Nursing Degree Programs Online

2027 Best Nursing Schools in San Jose, CA – Accredited Nursing Degree Programs Online
2027 Grand Canyon University Online MSN to DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice: Cost, Curriculum, Admissions, and Career Outcomes

2027 Grand Canyon University Online MSN to DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice: Cost, Curriculum, Admissions, and Career Outcomes
2027 Political Science vs. Economics Degree: Explaining the Difference

2027 Political Science vs. Economics Degree: Explaining the Difference
2027 Self-Paced Online Educational Studies Bachelor's Degree Programs

2027 Self-Paced Online Educational Studies Bachelor's Degree Programs
2027 Is a 2-Year Engineering Degree Worth It: Accelerated Bachelor's ROI & Time Trade-Offs

2027 Is a 2-Year Engineering Degree Worth It: Accelerated Bachelor's ROI & Time Trade-Offs