| Discipline name | D-Index | World Ranking | Current World Ranking | National Ranking | Current National Ranking | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Science | 36 | 7043 | 6522 | 2432 | 2153 | 128 | 9631 |
The chart shows the history of publications by Keith Putirka between 1996 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Keith Putirka published across 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, averaging 5.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 11 publications in 2025. 21 of the 159 publications appeared in the last two years.
159 publications in total across all disciplines
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| Total | 159 |
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 Keith Putirka sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 128 publications — 26th percentile
26% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 603 publications or more.
| 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 | |
| 128–137 | 557 | 128 |
| 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 |
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 Keith Putirka sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 36 D-Index — 23rd percentile
23% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 106 D-Index or more.
| D-Index | Scientists | This scientist |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 144 | |
| 31 | 215 | |
| 32 | 278 | |
| 33 | 379 | |
| 34 | 366 | |
| 35 | 372 | |
| 36 | 389 | 36 |
| 37 | 366 | |
| 38 | 344 | |
| 39 | 349 | |
| 40 | 296 | |
| 41 | 289 | |
| 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 |
Keith Putirka is affiliated with California State University, Fresno in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of Earth and Planetary Sciences, with a focus on geophysics, astronomy and astrophysics, artificial intelligence, mechanics of materials, and ocean engineering.
The scientist's research covers several main topics including geological and geochemical analysis, high-pressure geophysics and materials, geochemistry and geologic mapping, astro and planetary science, geological and tectonic studies in Latin America, stellar, planetary, and galactic studies, and hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis.
Frequent co-authors collaborating with Keith Putirka include:
They have published extensively in venues such as:
Some of the recent papers by Keith Putirka include:
Keith Putirka has contributed to book publications with the Geological Society of America, including:
The scientist has been recognized as a Fellow of the Geological Society of America. Their body of work covers a diverse range of subjects, linking fundamental geochemical and geophysical processes to broader planetary and astronomical contexts.
Keith D. Putirka
Keith Putirka;Marie Johnson;Rosamond Kinzler;John Longhi
Keith D. Putirka;Haig Mikaelian;Frederick Ryerson;Henry Shaw
Keith Putirka
Keith D. Putirka;Michael Perfit;F.J. Ryerson;Matthew G. Jackson
Keith D. Putirka
Keith D. Putirka
David A. Neave;Keith D. Putirka
Keith Putirka
Keith Putirka
Silvio Mollo;Keith Putirka;Valeria Misiti;Michele Soligo
Keith D. Putirka;Frank J. Tepley
Keith Putirka
Keith Putirka;F. J. Ryerson;Michael Perfit;W. Ian Ridley
Pietro Armienti;Cristina Perinelli;Keith D. Putirka
Michael J. Farner;Cin-Ty A. Lee;Keith D. Putirka
Keith D. Putirka
Unknown
Keith Putirka
Keith Putirka;Cathy J. Busby
Silvio Mollo;Keith Putirka;Gianluca Iezzi;Pierdomenico Del Gaudio
If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.
Studying Earth Science opens doors to diverse career paths, from environmental consulting to geospatial analysis. For those interested in expanding their skills, exploring complementary online degrees can be beneficial. For instance, military members and veterans might find military friendly online Spanish degree programs helpful, especially if they aim for international roles or community outreach in bilingual settings.
Creative professionals looking to blend Earth Science with artistic expression should consider an MFA degree online. This can be an excellent pathway to develop visual communication skills, useful in scientific illustration and multimedia presentations.
For individuals targeting leadership positions within environmental organizations or governmental agencies, an online human resource management masters programs offer knowledge to manage teams effectively and navigate organizational challenges.
Finally, lifelong learners and seniors interested in Earth Science can benefit from open university free courses for over 60s. These opportunities provide access to valuable knowledge without financial burden, encouraging continued education and engagement in this dynamic field.
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Radyalis LLC
University of Fribourg
University of Geneva
University of Washington
Chinese Academy of Sciences
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Siena
Mälardalen University
University of Hyogo
University of the Basque Country
INRAE : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement
Delft University of Technology
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
United States Geological Survey
