2026 Jeffrey K. Weissel: Earth Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Earth Science	44	4675	1786	81	8102

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Overview

Jeffrey K. Weissel is affiliated with Columbia University in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the field of Engineering, with a particular emphasis on Ocean Engineering and Mechanical Engineering as subfields of study.

The scientist's work covers various topics related to drilling, reservoir simulation, and offshore technologies including:

Drilling and Well Engineering
Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Methods
Offshore Engineering and Technologies
Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis

Jeffrey K. Weissel has contributed to multiple publications, particularly well-logging datasets that appear as part of larger collaborative efforts. Recent papers include:

ODP Leg 121, Hole 752B - Well Logging Data (2020), Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
ODP Leg 121, Hole 754B - Well Logging Data (2020), Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
ODP Leg 121, Hole 754B - Well Logging Data (2020), OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)
ODP Leg 121, Hole 758A - Well Logging Data (2020), Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
ODP Leg 121, Hole 752B - Well Logging Data (2020), OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)

Their frequent co-authors include:

John W. Peirce
J. Dehn
Neal W. Driscoll
John W Farrell
Elisabeth Fourtanier

Jeffrey K. Weissel's work has been published mainly in the following venues:

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)

Best Publications

Flexural uplift of rift flanks due to mechanical unloading of the lithosphere during extension

Jeffrey K. Weissel;Garry D. Karner

584
Citations
Plate tectonics synthesis: The displacements between Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica since the Late Cretaceous

Jeffrey K. Weissel;Dennis E. Hayes;Ellen M. Herron

451
Citations
Magnetic Anomalies in the Southeast Indian Ocean

Jeffrey K. Weissel;Dennis E. Hayes

375
Citations
Deformation of the Indo–Australian plate

Jeffrey K. Weissel;Roger N. Anderson;Carol A. Geller

373
Citations
Evidence for Small-Scale Mantle Convection From Seasat Altimeter Data

William F. Haxby;Jeffrey K. Weissel

358
Citations
Evolution of the Tasman Sea reappraised

Jeffrey K. Weissel;Dennis E. Hayes

325
Citations
Use of satellite imagery for water quality studies in New York Harbor

F.L. Hellweger;P. Schlosser;P. Schlosser;U. Lall;U. Lall;J.K. Weissel

312
Citations
Digital images of combined oceanic and continental data sets and their use in tectonic studies

W. F. Haxby;G. D. Karner;J. L. LaBrecque;J. K. Weissel

257
Citations
Is there a Caroline plate

Jeffrey K. Weissel;Roger N. Anderson

250
Citations
Inland propagation of erosional escarpments and River profile evolution across the Southeast Australian passive continental margin

Jeffrey K. Weissel;Michele A. Seidl

235
Citations
The opening of the Woodlark Basin, subduction of the Woodlark spreading system, and the evolution of Northern Melanesia since mid-pliocene time

Jeffrey K. Weissel;Brian Taylor;Garry D. Karner

234
Citations
Tectonic evolution of the Coral Sea Basin

Jeffrey K. Weissel;A. B. Watts

213
Citations
Tectonic history of the Shikoku marginal basin

A.B. Watts;J.K. Weissel

212
Citations
Origin of the Louisville Ridge and its relationship to the Eltanin Fracture Zone System

A. B. Watts;J. K. Weissel;Robert A. Duncan;R. L. Larson

209
Citations
Synthesis of Results From Scientific Drilling in the Indian Ocean

Robert A. Duncan;David K. Rea;Robert B. Kidd;Ulrich von Rad

207
Citations
Heat transfer and intraplate deformation in the central Indian Ocean

Carol A. Geller;Jeffrey K. Weissel;Roger N. Anderson

191
Citations
The length‐scaling properties of topography

Jeffrey K. Weissel;Lincoln F. Pratson;Alberto Malinverno

188
Citations
Asymmetric Seafloor Spreading south of Australia

Jeffrey K. Weissel;Jeffrey K. Weissel;Dennis E. Hayes

178
Citations
Potential for large-scale submarine slope failure and tsunami generation along the U.S. mid-Atlantic coast

Neal W. Driscoll;Jeffrey K. Weissel;John A. Goff

167
Citations
The Australian‐Antarctic Discordance: New results and implications

Jeffrey K. Weissel;Dennis E. Hayes

163
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Garry D. Karner ExxonMobil (United States)

Neal W. Driscoll University of California, San Diego

Anthony Watts University of Oxford

Roger N. Anderson Columbia University

Marie-Helene Cormier University of Rhode Island

Dennis E. Hayes Columbia University

Miriam Kastner University of California, San Diego

Ryan M. Eustice University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

John A. Goff The University of Texas at Austin

Roger L. Larson University of Rhode Island

External Links

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