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Jean-François Ritz

Jean-François Ritz

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Earth Science 41 5649 5223 416 395 126 5094

Jean-François Ritz publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Jean-François Ritz between 1989 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Jean-François Ritz published across 37 years, from 1989 to 2025, averaging 3.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 11 publications in 2020. 8 of the 138 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
2 4 6 8 10
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1989 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 11. Peak 11 publications in 2020. 1989: 1 publication 1990: 1 publication 1991: 1 publication 1992: 0 publications 1993: 0 publications 1994: 1 publication 1995: 1 publication 1996: 0 publications 1997: 1 publication 1998: 4 publications 1999: 5 publications 2000: 0 publications 2001: 4 publications 2002: 6 publications 2003: 2 publications 2004: 2 publications 2005: 1 publication 2006: 3 publications 2007: 6 publications 2008: 7 publications 2009: 5 publications 2010: 3 publications 2011: 7 publications 2012: 3 publications 2013: 5 publications 2014: 9 publications 2015: 7 publications 2016: 4 publications 2017: 3 publications 2018: 8 publications 2019: 3 publications 2020: 11 publications 2021: 5 publications 2022: 8 publications 2023: 3 publications 2024: 2 publications 2025: 6 publications
1989 2025

138 publications in total across all disciplines

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Jean-François Ritz: publications per year, 1989 to 2025
Year Publications
1989 1
1990 1
1991 1
1992 0
1993 0
1994 1
1995 1
1996 0
1997 1
1998 4
1999 5
2000 0
2001 4
2002 6
2003 2
2004 2
2005 1
2006 3
2007 6
2008 7
2009 5
2010 3
2011 7
2012 3
2013 5
2014 9
2015 7
2016 4
2017 3
2018 8
2019 3
2020 11
2021 5
2022 8
2023 3
2024 2
2025 6
Total 138
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Jean-François Ritz publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jean-François Ritz sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300 400 500
Bar chart with 58 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 38–47 to 603+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 557. Most scientists, 557, have 128–137 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 603 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 118–127 publications, is where this scientist sits. 38–47 publications: 5 scientists 48–57 publications: 33 scientists 58–67 publications: 94 scientists 68–77 publications: 161 scientists 78–87 publications: 278 scientists 88–97 publications: 376 scientists 98–107 publications: 404 scientists 108–117 publications: 484 scientists 118–127 publications: 540 scientists 128–137 publications: 557 scientists 138–147 publications: 491 scientists 148–157 publications: 495 scientists 158–167 publications: 458 scientists 168–177 publications: 490 scientists 178–187 publications: 414 scientists 188–197 publications: 401 scientists 198–207 publications: 333 scientists 208–217 publications: 292 scientists 218–227 publications: 290 scientists 228–237 publications: 262 scientists 238–247 publications: 243 scientists 248–257 publications: 208 scientists 258–267 publications: 185 scientists 268–277 publications: 147 scientists 278–287 publications: 128 scientists 288–297 publications: 119 scientists 298–307 publications: 120 scientists 308–317 publications: 107 scientists 318–327 publications: 93 scientists 328–337 publications: 87 scientists 338–347 publications: 64 scientists 348–357 publications: 87 scientists 358–367 publications: 60 scientists 368–377 publications: 60 scientists 378–387 publications: 34 scientists 388–397 publications: 50 scientists 398–407 publications: 44 scientists 408–417 publications: 31 scientists 418–427 publications: 39 scientists 428–437 publications: 27 scientists 438–447 publications: 36 scientists 448–457 publications: 27 scientists 458–467 publications: 29 scientists 468–477 publications: 30 scientists 478–487 publications: 19 scientists 488–497 publications: 15 scientists 498–507 publications: 18 scientists 508–517 publications: 19 scientists 518–527 publications: 16 scientists 528–537 publications: 10 scientists 538–547 publications: 11 scientists 548–557 publications: 14 scientists 558–567 publications: 11 scientists 568–577 publications: 7 scientists 578–587 publications: 14 scientists 588–597 publications: 5 scientists 598–602 publications: 4 scientists 603+ publications: 100 scientists
38–47 publications 603+

This scientist: 126 publications — 25th percentile

25% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 603 publications or more.

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Number of Earth Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,176 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
38–47 5
48–57 33
58–67 94
68–77 161
78–87 278
88–97 376
98–107 404
108–117 484
118–127 540 126
128–137 557
138–147 491
148–157 495
158–167 458
168–177 490
178–187 414
188–197 401
198–207 333
208–217 292
218–227 290
228–237 262
238–247 243
248–257 208
258–267 185
268–277 147
278–287 128
288–297 119
298–307 120
308–317 107
318–327 93
328–337 87
338–347 64
348–357 87
358–367 60
368–377 60
378–387 34
388–397 50
398–407 44
408–417 31
418–427 39
428–437 27
438–447 36
448–457 27
458–467 29
468–477 30
478–487 19
488–497 15
498–507 18
508–517 19
518–527 16
528–537 10
538–547 11
548–557 14
558–567 11
568–577 7
578–587 14
588–597 5
598–602 4
603+ 100
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Jean-François Ritz D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jean-François Ritz sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300
Bar chart with 77 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 106+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 389. Most scientists, 389, have 36 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 106 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 41 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30 D-Index: 144 scientists 31 D-Index: 215 scientists 32 D-Index: 278 scientists 33 D-Index: 379 scientists 34 D-Index: 366 scientists 35 D-Index: 372 scientists 36 D-Index: 389 scientists 37 D-Index: 366 scientists 38 D-Index: 344 scientists 39 D-Index: 349 scientists 40 D-Index: 296 scientists 41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42 D-Index: 277 scientists 43 D-Index: 279 scientists 44 D-Index: 248 scientists 45 D-Index: 257 scientists 46 D-Index: 212 scientists 47 D-Index: 202 scientists 48 D-Index: 207 scientists 49 D-Index: 204 scientists 50 D-Index: 183 scientists 51 D-Index: 178 scientists 52 D-Index: 182 scientists 53 D-Index: 178 scientists 54 D-Index: 163 scientists 55 D-Index: 117 scientists 56 D-Index: 163 scientists 57 D-Index: 120 scientists 58 D-Index: 113 scientists 59 D-Index: 136 scientists 60 D-Index: 135 scientists 61 D-Index: 96 scientists 62 D-Index: 103 scientists 63 D-Index: 83 scientists 64 D-Index: 103 scientists 65 D-Index: 83 scientists 66 D-Index: 89 scientists 67 D-Index: 92 scientists 68 D-Index: 89 scientists 69 D-Index: 78 scientists 70 D-Index: 75 scientists 71 D-Index: 53 scientists 72 D-Index: 62 scientists 73 D-Index: 54 scientists 74 D-Index: 35 scientists 75 D-Index: 52 scientists 76 D-Index: 50 scientists 77 D-Index: 32 scientists 78 D-Index: 37 scientists 79 D-Index: 20 scientists 80 D-Index: 33 scientists 81 D-Index: 36 scientists 82 D-Index: 34 scientists 83 D-Index: 34 scientists 84 D-Index: 24 scientists 85 D-Index: 19 scientists 86 D-Index: 18 scientists 87 D-Index: 26 scientists 88 D-Index: 30 scientists 89 D-Index: 17 scientists 90 D-Index: 21 scientists 91 D-Index: 19 scientists 92 D-Index: 15 scientists 93 D-Index: 14 scientists 94 D-Index: 20 scientists 95 D-Index: 9 scientists 96 D-Index: 10 scientists 97 D-Index: 15 scientists 98 D-Index: 13 scientists 99 D-Index: 3 scientists 100 D-Index: 13 scientists 101 D-Index: 3 scientists 102 D-Index: 9 scientists 103 D-Index: 4 scientists 104 D-Index: 6 scientists 105 D-Index: 6 scientists 106+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30 D-Index 106+

This scientist: 41 D-Index — 41st percentile

41% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 106 D-Index or more.

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Number of Earth Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,176 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 144
31 215
32 278
33 379
34 366
35 372
36 389
37 366
38 344
39 349
40 296
41 289 41
42 277
43 279
44 248
45 257
46 212
47 202
48 207
49 204
50 183
51 178
52 182
53 178
54 163
55 117
56 163
57 120
58 113
59 136
60 135
61 96
62 103
63 83
64 103
65 83
66 89
67 92
68 89
69 78
70 75
71 53
72 62
73 54
74 35
75 52
76 50
77 32
78 37
79 20
80 33
81 36
82 34
83 34
84 24
85 19
86 18
87 26
88 30
89 17
90 21
91 19
92 15
93 14
94 20
95 9
96 10
97 15
98 13
99 3
100 13
101 3
102 9
103 4
104 6
105 6
106+ 98
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Overview

Jean-François Ritz is affiliated with the University of Montpellier in France and has contributed extensively to the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, particularly focusing on geophysics. Their research encompasses a range of subfields including geophysics, atmospheric science, geology, management and monitoring policies, and mechanics of materials.

Their work frequently addresses topics such as earthquake and tectonic studies, geological and geochemical analysis, geology and paleoclimatology research, geological and geophysical studies worldwide, high-pressure geophysics and materials, landslides and related hazards, and geological studies and exploration.

Jean-François Ritz's recent publications demonstrate an emphasis on seismic activity and tectonic processes. Notable papers include:

  • "Surface rupture and shallow fault reactivation during the 2019 Mw 4.9 Le Teil earthquake, France" (2020) published in Communications Earth & Environment
  • "Determining the Plio-Quaternary uplift of the southern French Massif Central; a new insight for intraplate orogen dynamics" (2020) published in Solid Earth
  • "Rapid response to the Mw 4.9 earthquake of November 11, 2019 in Le Teil, Lower Rhône Valley, France" (2021) published in Comptes Rendus Géoscience
  • "A 2600-year-long paleoseismic record for the Himalayan Main Frontal Thrust (western Bhutan)" (2020) published in Solid Earth
  • "Active tectonics along the Khazar fault (Alborz, Iran)" (2021) published in Journal of Asian Earth Sciences

The scientist has collaborated frequently with other researchers including Matthieu Ferry, Stéphane Baize, Christophe Larroque, Laurence Audin, and Bertrand Delouis. These collaborations reflect a consistent research network especially in seismic and tectonic studies.

Jean-François Ritz's work is published across various specialized venues with multiple articles appearing in the Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Communications Earth & Environment, Solid Earth, and Comptes Rendus Géoscience.

The research provides insights into fault dynamics, intraplate orogen activity, and paleoseismic records, contributing data valuable to both regional and global geological and geophysical studies. The citations for these works suggest ongoing relevance in their fields.

Best Publications

  • Active transtension inside central Alborz: A new insight into northern Iran–southern Caspian geodynamics

    J.-F. Ritz;H. Nazari;A. Ghassemi;R. Salamati

  • Deciphering oblique shortening of central Alborz in Iran using geodetic data

    Ph Vernant;F Nilforoushan;J Chéry;R Bayer

  • Uplift age and rates of the Gurvan Bogd system (Gobi-Altay) by apatite fission track analysis

    R. Vassallo;M. Jolivet;J.-F. Ritz;R. Braucher

  • Mongolian summits: An uplifted, flat, old but still preserved erosion surface

    Marc Jolivet;Jean-François Ritz;Riccardo Vassallo;Christophe Larroque

  • GPS and gravity constraints on continental deformation in the Alborz mountain range, Iran

    Yahya Djamour;Philippe Vernant;Roger Bayer;Hamid Reza Nankali

  • Slip rates along active faults estimated with cosmic-ray–exposure dates: Application to the Bogd fault, Gobi-Altaï, Mongolia

    J. F. Ritz;E. T. Brown;D. L. Bourlès;H. Philip

  • Field examples of strike-slip fault terminations in Mongolia and their tectonic significance

    Amgalan Bayasgalan;James Jackson;Jean-François Ritz;Sebastien Carretier

  • `Forebergs', flower structures, and the development of large intra-continental strike-slip faults: the Gurvan Bogd fault system in Mongolia

    Amgalan Bayasgalan;James Jackson;Jean-François Ritz;Sebastien Carretier

  • Postseismic stress transfer explains time clustering of large earthquakes in Mongolia

    Jean Chéry;Sébastien Carretier;Jean-François Ritz

  • Gigantic paleolandslide associated with active faulting along the Bogd fault (Gobi-Altay, Mongolia)

    Hervé Philip;Jean-François Ritz

  • Monitoring of the large slow Kahrod landslide in Alborz mountain range (Iran) by GPS and SAR interferometry

    Michel Peyret;Y. Djamour;Magali Rizza;Jean-Francois Ritz

  • Late Pleistocene to Holocene slip rates for the Gurvan Bulag thrust fault (Gobi-Altay, Mongolia) estimated with 10Be dates

    J. F. Ritz;D. Bourlès;Erik T Brown;S. Carretier

  • Morphological and palaeoseismological analysis along the Taleghan fault (Central Alborz, Iran)

    H. Nazari;Jean-Francois Ritz;Reza Salamati;A. Shafei

  • Estimating slip rates and recurrence intervals for strong earthquakes along an intracontinental fault: example of the Pambak Sevan Sunik fault (Armenia)

    Hervé Philip;Ara Avagyan;Arcadi Karakhanian;Jean-François Ritz

  • A reappraisal of the 1950 (Mw 6.9) Mondy earthquake, Siberia, and its relationship to the strain pattern at the south‐western end of the Baikal rift zone

    B. Delouis;J. Déverchère;V. Melnikova;N. Radziminovitch

  • Surface rupture and shallow fault reactivation during the 2019 Mw 4.9 Le Teil earthquake, France

    Jean-François Ritz;Stéphane Baize;Matthieu Ferry;Christophe Larroque

  • Paleoearthquakes of the past 30,000 years along the North Tehran Fault (Iran)

    J.-F. Ritz;H. Nazari;S. Balescu;M. Lamothe

  • Active tectonics of the eastern Himalaya: New constraints from the first tectonic geomorphology study in southern Bhutan

    Theo Berthet;Jean-François Ritz;Matthieu Ferry;Phuntsho Pelgay

  • Geologic Inheritance and Earthquake Rupture Processes: The 1905 M ≥ 8 Tsetserleg-Bulnay Strike-Slip Earthquake Sequence, Mongolia

    Jin-Hyuck Choi;Yann Klinger;Matthieu Ferry;Jean-François Ritz

  • Dating faulted alluvial fans with cosmogenic 10Be in the Gurvan Bogd mountain range (Gobi‐Altay, Mongolia): climatic and tectonic implications

    Riccardo Vassallo;Jean‐François Ritz;Régis Braucher;Sébastien Carretier

  • Fault growth and landscape development rates in Otago, New Zealand, using in situ cosmogenic 10Be

    James Jackson;Jean-François Ritz;Lionel Siame;Grant Raisbeck

Frequent Co-Authors

Régis Braucher
Régis Braucher Aix-Marseille University
Rodolphe Cattin
Rodolphe Cattin University of Montpellier
Sébastien Carretier
Sébastien Carretier Federal University of Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées
Philippe Vernant
Philippe Vernant University of Montpellier
Didier Bourlès
Didier Bourlès Aix-Marseille University
Shannon A. Mahan
Shannon A. Mahan United States Geological Survey
Marc Jolivet
Marc Jolivet University of Rennes
Jean Chéry
Jean Chéry University of Montpellier
Pierre-Henri Blard
Pierre-Henri Blard Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS
Michel Condomines
Michel Condomines University of Montpellier

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