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D-Index
64
Citations
37501
World Ranking
1592
National Ranking
518

Kevin L. Houser publication distribution in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Engineering and Technology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kevin L. Houser sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 804+

This scientist: 144 publications — 24th percentile

24% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 804 publications or more.

Kevin L. Houser D-index placement in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kevin L. Houser sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 107+

This scientist: 64 D-Index — 84th percentile

84% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more.

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Surgery

Kevin L. Houser mainly investigates Surgical instrument, Robot end effector, Control engineering, Ultrasonic sensor and Mechanical engineering. Kevin L. Houser interconnects Control system, Computer hardware and Simulation in the investigation of issues within Surgical instrument. His Computer hardware research includes elements of Control circuit and Signal.

Robot end effector combines with fields such as User input and Electrical engineering in his work. In his study, Clamping, Clamp, Longitudinal axis and Cartilage is inextricably linked to Biomedical engineering, which falls within the broad field of Ultrasonic sensor. His Mechanical engineering study combines topics in areas such as Vibration and Generator.

His most cited work include:

  • Articulable ultrasonic surgical apparatus (865 citations)
  • Ultrasonic surgical system and method (805 citations)
  • Active load control of ultrasonic surgical instruments (757 citations)

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

His scientific interests lie mostly in Surgical instrument, Ultrasonic sensor, Robot end effector, Acoustics and Biomedical engineering. While the research belongs to areas of Surgical instrument, Kevin L. Houser spends his time largely on the problem of Electrical engineering, intersecting his research to questions surrounding Electronic engineering. His Ultrasonic sensor study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Clamping, Clamp and Structural engineering, Surgical blade, Blade.

His work in Clamping addresses subjects such as Mechanism, which are connected to disciplines such as Surgical procedures. His study connects Longitudinal axis and Acoustics. His study explores the link between Mechanical engineering and topics such as Engineering drawing that cross with problems in Surgical access and Seal.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Surgical instrument (50.00%)
  • Ultrasonic sensor (45.75%)
  • Robot end effector (29.25%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2015-2021)?

  • Surgical instrument (50.00%)
  • Robot end effector (29.25%)
  • Ultrasonic sensor (45.75%)

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

Kevin L. Houser mostly deals with Surgical instrument, Robot end effector, Ultrasonic sensor, Battery and Acoustics. Mechanical engineering covers Kevin L. Houser research in Surgical instrument. His Robot end effector investigation overlaps with Robotic arm and Clamp.

His studies deal with areas such as Tine and Surgery as well as Clamp. His work investigates the relationship between Ultrasonic sensor and topics such as Control circuit that intersect with problems in Electrical impedance and Power level. His work on Waveguide as part of general Acoustics study is frequently linked to Geology, bridging the gap between disciplines.

Between 2015 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Modular battery powered handheld surgical instrument with energy conservation techniques (241 citations)
  • Surgical instrument displaying subsequent step of use (199 citations)
  • Modular battery powered handheld surgical instrument with selective application of energy based on tissue characterization (75 citations)

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

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Surgery

Kevin L. Houser spends much of his time researching Surgical instrument, Robot end effector, Ultrasonic sensor, Battery and Modular design. Surgical instrument is a subfield of Mechanical engineering that Kevin L. Houser studies. Kevin L. Houser studied Ultrasonic sensor and Control circuit that intersect with Power level.

His Battery study deals with the bigger picture of Electrical engineering. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Magnet, Control theory and Closed position. His Simulation research includes themes of Control system, Control, Robotic arm and Cutting tool.

Best Publications

  • Articulable ultrasonic surgical apparatus

    Kevin Houser;Stephen Dimatteo

  • Ultrasonic surgical system and method

    Kevin L. Houser;William T. Donofrio;Foster B. Stulen

  • Active load control of ultrasonic surgical instruments

    Kenneth S. Kramer;Kevin L. Houser

  • Tissue pads for use with surgical instruments

    Craig N. Faller;Kevin L. Houser;Mark A. Neurohr

  • Motor driven electrosurgical device with mechanical and electrical feedback

    David G. Yates;Aron O. Zingman;Donna L. Korvick;John W. Willis

  • Modular motor driven surgical instruments with status indication arrangements

    John S. Kimsey;Anil K. Nalagatla;Frederick E. Shelton;Kevin L. Houser

  • Power management through segmented circuit and variable voltage protection

    Richard L. Leimbach;Shane R. Adams;Mark D. Overmyer;Brett E. Swensgard

  • Surgical instrument with charging devices

    Kevin L. Houser;David C. Yates;John W. Willis;Aron O. Zingman

  • Feedback algorithms for manual bailout systems for surgical instruments

    Richard L. Leimback;Shane R. Adams;Mark D. Overmyer;Brett E. Swensgard

  • Surgical stapling instrument system

    Richard L. Leimbach;Shane R. Adams;Mark D. Overmyer;Brett E. Swensgard

  • Surgical instrument with modular shaft and end effector

    Kevin L. Houser;Cory G. Kimball;Gavin M. Monson;Richard W. Timm

  • Surgical instrument with sensor and powered control

    Kevin L. Houser;Foster B. Stulen;William D. Dannaher;Frederick E. Shelton

  • Sterilization verification circuit

    Richard L. Leimbach;Shane R. Adams;Mark D. Overmyer;Brett E. Swensgard

  • Modular surgical instrument system

    Mark D. Overmyer;Kevin L. Houser;Frederick E. Shelton;Brett E. Swensgard

  • Surgical instrument comprising interactive systems

    Thomas W. Lytle;Mark D. Overmyer;Shane R. Adams;Richard L. Leimback

  • Interface systems for use with surgical instruments

    Mark D. Overmyer;Brett E. Swensgard;Shane R. Adams;Thomas W. Lytle

  • Monitoring device degradation based on component evaluation

    Daniel L. Baber;Jeffrey S. Swayze;Andrew T. Beckman;Kevin L. Houser

  • instrumentos cirúrgicos ultrassônicos com mecanismos de controle

    Barry C Worrell;Craig N Faller;Foster B Stulen;Geoffrey S Strobl

  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SYSTEMS WITH POSSIBILITY OF BLOCKING

    Kerr Uendi A;Litl Iv Tomas U;Overmajer Mark D;Svensgard Brett E

  • Fastener cartridge comprising deployable tissue engaging members

    Emily A. Schellin;Charles J. Scheib;Nicholas Fanelli;Courtney E. Henderson

Frequent Co-Authors

Frederick E. Shelton
Frederick E. Shelton Johnson & Johnson (United States)
Timothy G. Dietz
Timothy G. Dietz Amazon Robotics
Jerome R. Morgan
Jerome R. Morgan Johnson & Johnson (United States)
Eitan T. Wiener
Eitan T. Wiener Johnson & Johnson (United States)
Iv Frederick E. Shelton
Iv Frederick E. Shelton Johnson & Johnson (United States)
Chad P. Boudreaux
Chad P. Boudreaux Johnson & Johnson (United States)
Chester O. Baxter
Chester O. Baxter Johnson & Johnson (United States)
Jeffrey S. Swayze
Jeffrey S. Swayze Johnson & Johnson (United States)
John A. Hibner
John A. Hibner Johnson & Johnson (United States)
Christopher J. Hess
Christopher J. Hess Johnson & Johnson (United States)

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