2026 Joseph B. Keller: Mathematics Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Mathematics	89	81	49	343	30858
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	83	168	83	307	27167

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Mathematics

343

30858

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

168

307

27167

Mathematics

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30858

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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27167

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168

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Research.com Recognitions

2013 - Fellow of the American Mathematical Society
1996 - Wolf Prize in Mathematics for his profound and innovative contributions, in particular to electromagnetic, optical, and acoustic wave propagation and to fluid, solid, quantum and statistical mechanics.
1988 - US President's National Medal of Science "For his outstanding contribution to the geometrical theory of diffraction. This is a major extension of geometrical optics which succeeds, after many centuries, in adding the physics of diffraction to the simple ray concepts of optics and of other wave motions.", Presented by President Reagan in a White House ceremony on July 15, 1988.
1984 - Timoshenko Medal, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
1983 - John von Neumann Lecturer
1981 - A.C. Eringen Medal
1973 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences

Overview

Joseph B. Keller was affiliated with Stanford University in the United States. Their research primarily focused on the intersection of computer science and engineering, with a notable emphasis on control and systems engineering alongside related subfields.

The research topics covered by Joseph B. Keller spanned several specialized areas:

Smart Grid Security and Resilience
Advanced Malware Detection Techniques
HVDC Systems and Fault Protection
Finite Group Theory Research
Coding theory and cryptography
Semigroups and automata theory
Big Data and Digital Economy

In terms of publication venues, Keller contributed to a variety of outlets, including:

2022 North American Power Symposium (NAPS)
arXiv (Cornell University)
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications

Joseph B. Keller's recent papers consisted of the following works:

Experimental Setup for Grid Control Device Software Updates in Supply Chain Cyber-Security (2022, 2022 North American Power Symposium)
Counting Schur Rings over Cyclic Groups of Semi-prime Order (2020, arXiv)
Leveraging spatial scale and temporal variation to optimize estimates of invasive spread rates (2025, bioRxiv)
Experimental Evaluation of a Novel Hardware-Based Authentication Solution for Securing Electrical Grids (2025, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications)

The scientist's frequent collaborators included Santiago Grijalva, Vincent J. Mooney, Shuva Paul, Andrew Misseldine, and Max Sullivan. These associations reflect a collaborative approach within areas related to electrical engineering and cybersecurity.

Joseph B. Keller was recognized through multiple awards throughout their career, including:

Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (2013)
Wolf Prize in Mathematics (1996) for contributions to electromagnetic, optical, and acoustic wave propagation and to fluid, solid, quantum, and statistical mechanics
US President's National Medal of Science (1988) for contributions to the geometrical theory of diffraction, presented by President Reagan
Timoshenko Medal, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1984)
John von Neumann Lecturer (1983)
A.C. Eringen Medal (1981)
Member of the National Academy of Sciences (1973)

Keller's work bridged theoretical and applied domains, integrating mathematical frameworks such as discrete mathematics and combinatorics, while addressing engineering challenges related to security and resilience in smart grids.

Best Publications

Geometrical Theory of Diffraction

Joseph B. Keller

4452
Citations
Bubble Oscillations of Large Amplitude

Joseph B. Keller;Michael Miksis

1626
Citations
The transverse force on a spinning sphere moving in a viscous fluid

S. I. Rubinow;Joseph B. Keller

1448
Citations
On solutions of δu=f(u)

J. B. Keller

936
Citations
Exact non-reflecting boundary conditions

Joseph B. Keller;Dan Givoli

911
Citations
Ocular dominance column development: analysis and simulation

Kenneth D. Miller;Joseph B. Keller;Michael P. Stryker

855
Citations
Poroelasticity equations derived from microstructure

Robert Burridge;Joseph B. Keller

718
Citations
Transport equations for elastic and other waves in random media

Leonid Ryzhik;George Papanicolaou;Joseph B. Keller

685
Citations
Damping of Underwater Explosion Bubble Oscillations

Joseph B. Keller;Ignace I. Kolodner

682
Citations
A Theorem on the Conductivity of a Composite Medium

Joseph B. Keller

647
Citations
Traveling Wave Solutions of a Nerve Conduction Equation

John Rinzel;Joseph B. Keller

562
Citations
Asymptotic solution of eigenvalue problems

Joseph B Keller;S.I Rubinow

554
Citations
Asymptotic solution of neutron transport problems for small mean free paths

Edward W. Larsen;Joseph B. Keller

515
Citations
Impact With Friction

J. B. Keller

486
Citations
Fast reaction, slow diffusion, and curve shortening

Jacob Rubinstein;Peter Sternberg;Joseph B. Keller

471
Citations
Slender-body theory for slow viscous flow

Joseph B. Keller;Sol I. Rubinow

470
Citations
Elastic, Electromagnetic, and Other Waves in a Random Medium

Frank C. Karal;Joseph B. Keller

452
Citations
The shape of the strongest column

Joseph B. Keller

417
Citations
Conductivity of a Medium Containing a Dense Array of Perfectly Conducting Spheres or Cylinders or Nonconducting Cylinders

Joseph B. Keller

393
Citations
On nonreflecting boundary conditions

Marcus J. Grote;Joseph B. Keller

354
Citations
Wave Propagation and Underwater Acoustics.

Joseph B. Keller;John S. Papadakis

348
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Jean-Marc Vanden-Broeck University College London

George Papanicolaou Stanford University

Dan Givoli Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Alice S. Whittemore Stanford University

Luis L. Bonilla Carlos III University of Madrid

Michael J. Ward University of British Columbia

Kenneth D. Miller Columbia University

Michael P. Stryker University of California, San Francisco

Michael J. Miksis Northwestern University

David W. McLaughlin Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences

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