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Joseph B. Hughes

Joseph B. Hughes

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
51
Citations
11522
World Ranking
13816
National Ranking
3586

Joseph B. Hughes publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Joseph B. Hughes sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 112 publications — 4th percentile

4% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Joseph B. Hughes D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

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

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40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 51 D-Index — 23rd percentile

23% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Overview

Joseph B. Hughes is affiliated with Drexel University in the United States. Their research spans multiple intersecting fields, predominantly within social sciences and chemistry-related disciplines.

Their main fields of study include:

  • Social Sciences

Subfields of study where Hughes has contributed consist of:

  • Materials Chemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy
  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Infectious Diseases

Hughes has explored a variety of topics through their publications, with main research interests covering:

  • Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
  • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
  • Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection
  • Global Peace and Security Dynamics
  • Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
  • Global Security and Public Health

Their recent papers demonstrate a notable range in subject matter and collaboration:

  • "Luminescence Lifetime-Based Sensing Platform Based on Cyclometalated Iridium(III) Complexes for the Detection of Perfluorooctanoic Acid in Aqueous Samples," 2024, published in Analytical Chemistry
  • "Peace Engineering Consortium: Outcome of the First Global Peace Engineering Conference," 2020, published in Procedia Computer Science
  • "The Global Society of Peace Engineers - advocating for the profession," 2021, published in the 2021 World Engineering Education Forum/Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF/GEDC)

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Hughes include:

  • Kun Zhang
  • Andrew J. Carrod
  • Elena Del Giorgio
  • Knut Rurack
  • Francesca Bennet

Hughes has published in venues that correspond with their interdisciplinary focus, including:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Procedia Computer Science
  • 2021 World Engineering Education Forum/Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF/GEDC)

Best Publications

  • The Differential Cytotoxicity of Water-Soluble Fullerenes

    Christie M. Sayes;John D. Fortner;Wenh Guo;Delina Lyon

  • Natural organic matter stabilizes carbon nanotubes in the aqueous phase

    Hoon Hyung;John D. Fortner;Joseph B. Hughes;Jae-Hong Kim

  • C60 in water: nanocrystal formation and microbial response.

    J D Fortner;D Y Lyon;C M Sayes;A M Boyd

  • Designing Pd-on-Au Bimetallic Nanoparticle Catalysts for Trichloroethene Hydrodechlorination

    Michael O. Nutt;Joseph B. Hughes;Michael S. Wong

  • Head and neck schwannomas--a 10 year review.

    M. P. Colreavy;P. D. Lacy;J. Hughes;D. Bouchier-Hayes

  • Transformation of TNT by Aquatic Plants and Plant Tissue Cultures

    Joseph B. Hughes;Jacqueline V. Shanks;Mindy Vanderford;John Lauritzen

  • Bacterial cell association and antimicrobial activity of a C60 water suspension

    Delina Y. Lyon;John D. Fortner;Christie M. Sayes;Vicki L. Colvin

  • Biodegradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds and Explosives

    Joseph Hughes;Jim Spain;Hans-Joachim Knackmuss

  • Heterotrophic nitrogen removal by a newly isolated Acinetobacter calcoaceticus HNR.

    Bin Zhao;Yi Liang He;Joseph Hughes;Xiao Fan Zhang

  • Transport and Retention of Nanoscale C60 Aggregates in Water-Saturated Porous Media

    Yonggang Wang;Yusong Li;John D. Fortner;Joseph B. Hughes

  • Microbial fuel cell biosensor for in situ assessment of microbial activity

    Jacqueline M. Tront;J.D. Fortner;Michael Plötze;J.B. Hughes

  • Confirmation of conjugation processes during TNT metabolism by axenic plant roots

    R. Bhadra;D. G. Wayment;J. B. Hughes;Jacqueline V. Shanks

  • Photochemical production of reactive oxygen species by C60 in the aqueous phase during UV irradiation.

    Jaesang Lee;John D. Fortner;Joseph B. Hughes;Jae Hong Kim

  • Enrichment of High-Rate PCE Dechlorination and Comparative Study of Lactate, Methanol, and Hydrogen as Electron Donors To Sustain Activity

    Cynthia S. Carr;Joseph B. Hughes

  • Inoculation of a DNAPL source zone to initiate reductive dechlorination of PCE.

    David T. Adamson;James M. Mcdade;Joseph B. Hughes

  • Utilization of bioremediation processes for the treatment of PAH-contaminated sediments

    J B Hughes;D M Beckles;S D Chandra;C H Ward

  • Biologically-enhanced removal of PCE from NAPL source zones.

    Nathan Cope;Joseph B. Hughes

  • Reaction of water-stable C60 aggregates with ozone.

    John D. Fortner;Doo-Il Kim;Adina M. Boyd;Joshua C. Falkner

  • Effect of Dechlorinating Bacteria on the Longevity and Composition of PCE-Containing Nonaqueous Phase Liquids under Equilibrium Dissolution Conditions

    Cynthia S. Carr;Sanjay Garg;Joseph B. Hughes

  • Characterization of Oxidation Products of TNT Metabolism in Aquatic Phytoremediation Systems of Myriophyllum aquaticum

    R. Bhadra;R. J. Spanggord;D. G. Wayment;J. B. Hughes

Frequent Co-Authors

John D. Fortner
John D. Fortner Yale University
Jae-Hong Kim
Jae-Hong Kim Yale University
George N. Bennett
George N. Bennett Rice University
Jim C. Spain
Jim C. Spain University of West Florida
Jaesang Lee
Jaesang Lee Korea University
Kurt D. Pennell
Kurt D. Pennell Brown University
Min Cho
Min Cho Jeonbuk National University
Vicki L. Colvin
Vicki L. Colvin Brown University
Yiliang He
Yiliang He Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Frank E. Löffler
Frank E. Löffler University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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