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Joel S. Spira

Joel S. Spira

D-Index & Metrics

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
40
Citations
7779
World Ranking
4450
National Ranking
1584

Joel S. Spira publication distribution in Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Joel S. Spira sits on this spectrum.

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34 publications 1,065+

This scientist: 106 publications — 5th percentile

5% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,065 publications or more.

Joel S. Spira D-index placement in Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Joel S. Spira sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 178 scientists 31 D-Index: 257 scientists 32 D-Index: 263 scientists 33 D-Index: 262 scientists 34 D-Index: 244 scientists 35 D-Index: 236 scientists 36 D-Index: 211 scientists 37 D-Index: 220 scientists 38 D-Index: 214 scientists 39 D-Index: 214 scientists 40 D-Index: 205 scientists 41 D-Index: 187 scientists 42 D-Index: 194 scientists 43 D-Index: 201 scientists 44 D-Index: 155 scientists 45 D-Index: 189 scientists 46 D-Index: 148 scientists 47 D-Index: 160 scientists 48 D-Index: 134 scientists 49 D-Index: 130 scientists 50 D-Index: 141 scientists 51 D-Index: 156 scientists 52 D-Index: 108 scientists 53 D-Index: 130 scientists 54 D-Index: 112 scientists 55 D-Index: 97 scientists 56 D-Index: 111 scientists 57 D-Index: 102 scientists 58 D-Index: 108 scientists 59 D-Index: 120 scientists 60 D-Index: 103 scientists 61 D-Index: 93 scientists 62 D-Index: 92 scientists 63 D-Index: 74 scientists 64 D-Index: 77 scientists 65 D-Index: 73 scientists 66 D-Index: 64 scientists 67 D-Index: 69 scientists 68 D-Index: 60 scientists 69 D-Index: 39 scientists 70 D-Index: 57 scientists 71 D-Index: 59 scientists 72 D-Index: 46 scientists 73 D-Index: 49 scientists 74 D-Index: 38 scientists 75 D-Index: 35 scientists 76 D-Index: 32 scientists 77 D-Index: 35 scientists 78 D-Index: 31 scientists 79 D-Index: 22 scientists 80 D-Index: 34 scientists 81 D-Index: 31 scientists 82 D-Index: 34 scientists 83 D-Index: 23 scientists 84 D-Index: 18 scientists 85 D-Index: 30 scientists 86 D-Index: 19 scientists 87 D-Index: 19 scientists 88 D-Index: 20 scientists 89 D-Index: 8 scientists 90 D-Index: 17 scientists 91 D-Index: 7 scientists 92 D-Index: 14 scientists 93 D-Index: 9 scientists 94 D-Index: 15 scientists 95 D-Index: 10 scientists 96 D-Index: 12 scientists 97 D-Index: 10 scientists 98 D-Index: 10 scientists 99 D-Index: 12 scientists 100 D-Index: 16 scientists 101 D-Index: 5 scientists 102 D-Index: 7 scientists 103 D-Index: 7 scientists 104 D-Index: 8 scientists 105 D-Index: 9 scientists 106 D-Index: 13 scientists 107 D-Index: 4 scientists 108 D-Index: 5 scientists 109 D-Index: 10 scientists 110 D-Index: 8 scientists 111+ D-Index: 96 scientists
30 D-Index 111+

This scientist: 40 D-Index — 36th percentile

36% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 111 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2012 - IEEE Fellow For leadership in developing and commercializing light control technologies
  • 1968 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Voltage

His primary areas of investigation include Electrical engineering, Control system, Remote control, Electronic engineering and Computer hardware. His Electrical engineering study frequently draws connections between related disciplines such as Intensity. His Control system research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Bending, Control signal and Automotive engineering.

His Remote control study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Modular control system, Lighting control console, Lighting control system and Embedded system. His Electronic engineering study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Acoustics, Coupling and Ceiling. The Computer hardware study combines topics in areas such as Frame, Toggle switch, Flash and Load circuit.

His most cited work include:

  • Wallbox-mountable switch and dimmer (606 citations)
  • Method and apparatus for controlling and determining the status of electrical devices from remote locations (416 citations)
  • Repeater for transmission system for controlling and determining the status of electrical devices from remote locations (324 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Joel S. Spira mainly focuses on Electrical engineering, Control, Dimmer, Electronic engineering and Control system. His work is connected to Actuator, Transmitter, Remote control, Gas-discharge lamp and Repeater, as a part of Electrical engineering. While the research belongs to areas of Control, he spends his time largely on the problem of Computer hardware, intersecting his research to questions surrounding Lighting control console.

His Dimmer study which covers Electronic circuit that intersects with Fixture and Photodetector. His research integrates issues of Standby power, Control theory and Electrical load in his study of Electronic engineering. His Control system research includes themes of Temperature control and Water cooling.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Electrical engineering (38.46%)
  • Control (18.88%)
  • Dimmer (18.18%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2009-2018)?

  • Electrical engineering (38.46%)
  • Control system (12.59%)
  • Control (18.88%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His primary areas of study are Electrical engineering, Control system, Control, Automotive engineering and Energy. Joel S. Spira has researched Electrical engineering in several fields, including Control theory and Electronic engineering. His Electronic engineering research integrates issues from Battery and Remote control.

His study on Control system also encompasses disciplines like

  • Temperature control that connect with fields like Setpoint and Actuator,
  • Daylight most often made with reference to Water cooling. His Control research includes elements of Intensity, Slider, Dimmer and Potentiometer. In his articles, he combines various disciplines, including Energy and Computer hardware.

Between 2009 and 2018, his most popular works were:

  • Load control system having an energy savings mode (159 citations)
  • Load Control System Having Independently-Controlled Units Responsive To A Broadcast Controller (138 citations)
  • Dynamic Keypad for Controlling Energy-Savings Modes of a Load Control System (100 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Voltage

Joel S. Spira mostly deals with Energy, Control system, Control theory, Window and Water cooling. His work in Energy incorporates the disciplines of Temperature control, Setpoint, Electrical load, Control engineering and AC power. His Control system study introduces a deeper knowledge of Electrical engineering.

His Control theory research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Control, Diode and Linear array. Window is integrated with Daylight, Simulation, Daylighting, Keypad and Automotive engineering in his study. His research combines Computer hardware and Water cooling.

Best Publications

  • Wallbox-mountable switch and dimmer

    Woodie C. Flowers;James R. Graybill;Elliot G. Jacoby;John E. Longenderfer

  • Remotely controlling and determining electrical device status

    Donald R. Mosebrook;David E. Houggy;Robert G. Palmer;Joel S. Spira

  • Repeater for transmission system for controlling and determining the status of electrical devices from remote locations

    Donald R. Mosebrook;David E. Houggy;Robert G. Palmer;Joel S. Spira

  • Lighting control device

    Robert Scott Hanna;Donald F. Hausman;David E. Houggy;Donald R. Mosebrook

  • Lighting control with wireless remote control and programmability

    Gary W. Bryde;Donald J. Wolbert;Simo Pekka Hakkarainen;Joel S. Spira

  • Wall mounted programmable modular control system

    Michael J. D'Aleo;Jonathan H. Ference;Simo P. Hakkarainen;Joel S. Spira

  • Method of automatically assigning device addresses to devices communicating over a common data bus

    Russel J. Jacobs;Brett A. Pierce;Joel S. Spira

  • Load control system having an energy savings mode

    Gregory Altonen;William Bryce Fricke;Elliot G. Jacoby;Michael W. Pessina

  • LOAD CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRICAL LOAD

    Zaharchuk Walter S;Majewski Timothy S;Buck Christopher;Vander Valk Daniel

  • System for individual and remote control of spaced lighting fixtures

    Adam T. Lansing;Russell L. MacAdam;Noel Mayo;Scott C. Miller

  • Hybrid light source

    Robert C. Newman;Keith Joseph Corrigan;Aaron Dobbins;Mehmet Ozbek

  • Two piece face plate for wall box mounted device

    John T. Graef;Elliot G. Jacoby;Joel S. Spira

  • Dynamic Keypad for Controlling Energy-Savings Modes of a Load Control System

    Arya Abraham;Gregory Altonen;Nikhil Vithal Bhate;Erica L. Clymer

  • Wall-mountable switch & dimmer

    Michael J. Rowen;Joel S. Spira;Michael J. D'Aleo;Darryl W. Tucker

  • Lighting indicating device having plural illuminating elements with all such elements being illuminated with one being greater than the others

    Robert S. Hanna;Donald F. Hausman;David E. Houggy;Donald R. Mosebrook

  • Multiple location dimming system

    Michael J. Rowen;Stephen J. Yuhasz;David L. Buehler;Joel S. Spira

  • Portable programmer for a lighting control

    Robert P. Post;Michael J. D'Aleo;Doug W. Keeports;Jonathan H. Ference

  • Load control device

    Erica L. Clymer;Brad Michael Kreschollek;Matthew Philip McDonald;Elliot G. Jacoby

  • Method of automatically controlling a motorized window treatment while minimizing occupant distractions

    Walter S. Zaharchuk;Brian Michael Courtney;William Bryce Fricke;William H. Howe

  • Wireless control system

    David G. Luchaco;Stephen J. Yuhasz;David Buehler;Raphael K. T. Tang

Frequent Co-Authors

Charles R. Sullivan
Charles R. Sullivan Dartmouth College

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