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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 101 1000 954 326 300 449 44121

Lawrence T. Drzal publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Lawrence T. Drzal between 1974 and 2024, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Lawrence T. Drzal published across 51 years, from 1974 to 2024, averaging 9 papers a year. Output peaked at 47 publications in 2005. 8 of the 459 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1974 to 2024. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 47. Peak 47 publications in 2005. 1974: 1 publication 1975: 0 publications 1976: 3 publications 1977: 1 publication 1978: 0 publications 1979: 0 publications 1980: 1 publication 1981: 1 publication 1982: 1 publication 1983: 11 publications 1984: 4 publications 1985: 5 publications 1986: 2 publications 1987: 3 publications 1988: 1 publication 1989: 6 publications 1990: 13 publications 1991: 10 publications 1992: 7 publications 1993: 4 publications 1994: 7 publications 1995: 10 publications 1996: 12 publications 1997: 12 publications 1998: 2 publications 1999: 4 publications 2000: 9 publications 2001: 13 publications 2002: 15 publications 2003: 14 publications 2004: 33 publications 2005: 47 publications 2006: 32 publications 2007: 22 publications 2008: 14 publications 2009: 16 publications 2010: 14 publications 2011: 7 publications 2012: 11 publications 2013: 11 publications 2014: 11 publications 2015: 17 publications 2016: 17 publications 2017: 7 publications 2018: 7 publications 2019: 2 publications 2020: 7 publications 2021: 3 publications 2022: 1 publication 2023: 3 publications 2024: 5 publications
1974 2024

459 publications in total across all disciplines

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Lawrence T. Drzal: publications per year, 1974 to 2024
Year Publications
1974 1
1975 0
1976 3
1977 1
1978 0
1979 0
1980 1
1981 1
1982 1
1983 11
1984 4
1985 5
1986 2
1987 3
1988 1
1989 6
1990 13
1991 10
1992 7
1993 4
1994 7
1995 10
1996 12
1997 12
1998 2
1999 4
2000 9
2001 13
2002 15
2003 14
2004 33
2005 47
2006 32
2007 22
2008 14
2009 16
2010 14
2011 7
2012 11
2013 11
2014 11
2015 17
2016 17
2017 7
2018 7
2019 2
2020 7
2021 3
2022 1
2023 3
2024 5
Total 459
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Lawrence T. Drzal publications per year - data summary

  • Lawrence T. Drzal, a Materials Science scholar from Michigan State University, has 459 publications recorded across 51 years, from 1974 to 2024.
  • The oldest publication on record dates to 1974 and the most recent to 2024.
  • The most productive year is 2005, with 47 publications.
  • The least productive years with any output are 1974, 1977, 1980, 1981 and others, with 1 publication each.
  • 3 of the 51 years in the span carry no publications at all (1975, 1978 and 1979).
  • The rate of publication averages 9.0 papers per year over the whole span, or 9.6 per year counting only the 48 years with at least one publication.
  • The last 5 years on the chart (2020-2024) hold 19 publications, 4% of the career total.
  • Split into equal eras - 1974-1990: 53 publications (3.1 per year); 1991-2007: 253 publications (14.9 per year); 2008-2024: 153 publications (9.0 per year).
  • Comparing the opening and closing eras, the overall trend of publication is rising.

Lawrence T. Drzal publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Lawrence T. Drzal sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 57 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 50–69 to 1,163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 891. Most scientists, 891, have 190–209 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 430–449 publications, is where this scientist sits. 50–69 publications: 28 scientists 70–89 publications: 152 scientists 90–109 publications: 356 scientists 110–129 publications: 487 scientists 130–149 publications: 723 scientists 150–169 publications: 835 scientists 170–189 publications: 850 scientists 190–209 publications: 891 scientists 210–229 publications: 862 scientists 230–249 publications: 766 scientists 250–269 publications: 726 scientists 270–289 publications: 665 scientists 290–309 publications: 593 scientists 310–329 publications: 537 scientists 330–349 publications: 477 scientists 350–369 publications: 440 scientists 370–389 publications: 356 scientists 390–409 publications: 321 scientists 410–429 publications: 256 scientists 430–449 publications: 246 scientists 450–469 publications: 216 scientists 470–489 publications: 212 scientists 490–509 publications: 174 scientists 510–529 publications: 194 scientists 530–549 publications: 162 scientists 550–569 publications: 131 scientists 570–589 publications: 111 scientists 590–609 publications: 103 scientists 610–629 publications: 99 scientists 630–649 publications: 77 scientists 650–669 publications: 92 scientists 670–689 publications: 56 scientists 690–709 publications: 53 scientists 710–729 publications: 53 scientists 730–749 publications: 38 scientists 750–769 publications: 52 scientists 770–789 publications: 43 scientists 790–809 publications: 38 scientists 810–829 publications: 34 scientists 830–849 publications: 25 scientists 850–869 publications: 18 scientists 870–889 publications: 20 scientists 890–909 publications: 24 scientists 910–929 publications: 27 scientists 930–949 publications: 20 scientists 950–969 publications: 17 scientists 970–989 publications: 10 scientists 990–1,009 publications: 16 scientists 1,010–1,029 publications: 13 scientists 1,030–1,049 publications: 12 scientists 1,050–1,069 publications: 9 scientists 1,070–1,089 publications: 8 scientists 1,090–1,109 publications: 7 scientists 1,110–1,129 publications: 9 scientists 1,130–1,149 publications: 2 scientists 1,150–1,162 publications: 5 scientists 1,163+ publications: 100 scientists
50–69 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 449 publications — 82nd percentile

82% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
50–69 28
70–89 152
90–109 356
110–129 487
130–149 723
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477
350–369 440
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246 449
450–469 216
470–489 212
490–509 174
510–529 194
530–549 162
550–569 131
570–589 111
590–609 103
610–629 99
630–649 77
650–669 92
670–689 56
690–709 53
710–729 53
730–749 38
750–769 52
770–789 43
790–809 38
810–829 34
830–849 25
850–869 18
870–889 20
890–909 24
910–929 27
930–949 20
950–969 17
970–989 10
990–1,009 16
1,010–1,029 13
1,030–1,049 12
1,050–1,069 9
1,070–1,089 8
1,090–1,109 7
1,110–1,129 9
1,130–1,149 2
1,150–1,162 5
1,163+ 100
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Lawrence T. Drzal publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026 - data summary

  • The chart plots the publication count of all 12,847 Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026, grouped into 57 ranges running from 50–69 to 1,163+ publications.
  • Lawrence T. Drzal, a Materials Science scholar from Michigan State University, records 449 publications - the 82nd percentile of the discipline.
  • 82% of ranked Materials Science scientists score the same or lower than Lawrence T. Drzal, and about 18% score higher.
  • The median of the discipline falls in the 250–269 publications range, and Lawrence T. Drzal ranks above the median.
  • The most crowded range is 190–209 publications, holding 891 scientists (7% of the field).
  • 70% of the field sits in the lowest quarter of the value range (up to 330–349 publications), so the distribution is heavily right-skewed and high scores are rare.
  • The final bar has no upper bound: it groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more, 100 scientists in all (<1% of the field).

Lawrence T. Drzal D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Lawrence T. Drzal sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 165+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 667. Most scientists, 667, have 52–53 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 100–101 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 101 D-Index — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 211
42–43 450
44–45 612
46–47 612
48–49 598
50–51 657
52–53 667
54–55 621
56–57 597
58–59 610
60–61 587
62–63 606
64–65 533
66–67 490
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359
76–77 323
78–79 299
80–81 230
82–83 210
84–85 195
86–87 203
88–89 175
90–91 175
92–93 142
94–95 121
96–97 117
98–99 107
100–101 88 101
102–103 85
104–105 68
106–107 62
108–109 57
110–111 45
112–113 49
114–115 50
116–117 34
118–119 38
120–121 37
122–123 29
124–125 28
126–127 24
128–129 33
130–131 28
132–133 21
134–135 20
136–137 23
138–139 17
140–141 12
142–143 17
144–145 21
146–147 13
148–149 11
150–151 14
152–153 13
154–155 9
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 4
162–163 4
164 3
165+ 98
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Lawrence T. Drzal D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026 - data summary

  • The chart plots the discipline H-index (D-index) of all 12,847 Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026, grouped into 64 ranges running from 40–41 to 165+ D-Index.
  • Lawrence T. Drzal, a Materials Science scholar from Michigan State University, records 101 D-Index - the 92nd percentile of the discipline.
  • 92% of ranked Materials Science scientists score the same or lower than Lawrence T. Drzal, and about 8% score higher.
  • The median of the discipline falls in the 62–63 D-Index range, and Lawrence T. Drzal ranks above the median.
  • The most crowded range is 52–53 D-Index, holding 667 scientists (5% of the field).
  • 68% of the field sits in the lowest quarter of the value range (up to 70–71 D-Index), so the distribution is heavily right-skewed and high scores are rare.
  • The final bar has no upper bound: it groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more, 98 scientists in all (<1% of the field).

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2018 - Fellow, National Academy of Inventors
  • 2003 - Member of the European Academy of Sciences

Overview

Lawrence T. Drzal is affiliated with Michigan State University in the United States and focuses on research at the intersection of materials science and engineering. Their academic work spans various subfields including materials chemistry, mechanical engineering, polymers and plastics, mechanics of materials, and pollution studies.

Their research predominantly addresses topics related to fiber-reinforced polymer composites, carbon nanotubes in composites, tribology and wear analysis, recycling and waste management techniques, smart materials for construction, electromagnetic wave absorption materials, and microplastics and plastic pollution.

Drzal has contributed to several recent papers that explore diverse aspects of composite materials and environmental implications. Notable publications include:

  • Ocean plastics: environmental implications and potential routes for mitigation - a perspective (2021, RSC Advances)
  • Carbon fiber/epoxy composite property enhancement through incorporation of carbon nanotubes at the fiber-matrix interphase - Part II: Mechanical and electrical properties of carbon nanotube coated carbon fiber composites (2022, Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing)
  • Processing and out-of-plane properties of composites with embedded graphene paper for EMI shielding applications (2020, Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing)
  • Sustainable composites for lightweight and flame retardant parts for electric vehicles to boost climate benefits: A perspective (2023, Composites Part C Open Access)
  • Surface modification of bamboo fiber with sodium hydroxide and graphene oxide in epoxy composites (2020, Polymer Composites)

Their frequent coauthors include Manjusri Misra, Amar K. Mohanty, Toshiya Kamae, Mariana Desireé Reale Batista, and Ethan Watt. These collaborations have supported research published mainly in venues such as Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, Polymer Composites, RSC Advances, Composites Part C Open Access, and Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials.

  • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing
  • Polymer Composites
  • RSC Advances
  • Composites Part C Open Access
  • Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials

Lawrence T. Drzal is recognized by professional bodies as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors since 2018 and a member of the European Academy of Sciences since 2003.

Best Publications

  • Are natural fiber composites environmentally superior to glass fiber reinforced composites

    S.V Joshi;L.T Drzal;A.K Mohanty;S Arora

  • Sustainable Bio-Composites from Renewable Resources: Opportunities and Challenges in the Green Materials World

    A. K. Mohanty;M. Misra;L. T. Drzal

  • Natural Fibers, Biopolymers, and Biocomposites: An Introduction

    Amar K. Mohanty;Manjusri Misra;Lawrence T. Drzal;Susan E. Selke

  • Surface modifications of natural fibers and performance of the resulting biocomposites: An overview

    A. K. Mohanty;M. Misra;L. T. Drzal

  • Studies on mechanical performance of biofibre/glass reinforced polyester hybrid composites

    S Mishra;A.K Mohanty;L.T Drzal;M Misra

  • Effect of fiber surface-treatments on the properties of laminated biocomposites from poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and kenaf fibers

    Masud S. Huda;Lawrence T. Drzal;Amar K. Mohanty;Manjusri Misra

  • Adhesion of Graphite Fibers to Epoxy Matrices: I. The Role of Fiber Surface Treatment

    Lawrence T. Drzal;Michael J. Rich;Pamela F. Lloyd

  • Comparison of methods for the measurement of fibre/matrix adhesion in composites

    P.J. Herrera-Franco;L.T. Drzal

  • Multilayered Nanoarchitecture of Graphene Nanosheets and Polypyrrole Nanowires for High Performance Supercapacitor Electrodes

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  • Multifunctional polypropylene composites produced by incorporation of exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets

    Kyriaki Kalaitzidou;Hiroyuki Fukushima;Lawrence T. Drzal

  • A new compounding method for exfoliated graphite–polypropylene nanocomposites with enhanced flexural properties and lower percolation threshold

    Kyriaki Kalaitzidou;Hiroyuki Fukushima;Lawrence T. Drzal

  • Kenaf natural fiber reinforced polypropylene composites: A discussion on manufacturing problems and solutions

    M. Zampaloni;F. Pourboghrat;S.A. Yankovich;B.N. Rodgers

  • Chopped glass and recycled newspaper as reinforcement fibers in injection molded poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites: A comparative study

    Masud S. Huda;Lawrence T. Drzal;Amar K. Mohanty;Manjusri Misra

  • Surface modification of microfibrillated cellulose for epoxy composite applications

    Jue Lu;Per Askeland;Lawrence T. Drzal

  • Adhesion of Graphite Fibers to Epoxy Matrices: II. The Effect of Fiber Finish

    Lawrence T. Drzal;Michael J. Rich;Michael F. Koenig;Pamela F. Lloyd

  • Fibre-matrix adhesion and its relationship to composite mechanical properties

    L. T. Drzal;M. Madhukar

  • PREPARATION AND PROPERTIES OF MICROFIBRILLATED CELLULOSE POLYVINYL ALCOHOL COMPOSITE MATERIALS

    Jue Lu;Tao Wang;Lawrence T. Drzal

  • High latent heat storage and high thermal conductive phase change materials using exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets

    Sumin Kim;Lawrence T. Drzal

  • A Review on Pineapple Leaf Fibers, Sisal Fibers and Their Biocomposites

    Supriya Mishra;Amar K. Mohanty;Lawrence T. Drzal;Manjusri Misra

  • Mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of graphene nanoplatelet/epoxy composites

    Fuzhong Wang;Fuzhong Wang;Lawrence T. Drzal;Yan Qin;Zhixiong Huang

  • Nanometal-decorated exfoliated graphite nanoplatelet based glucose biosensors with high sensitivity and fast response.

    Jue Lu;Inhwan Do;Lawrence T. Drzal;Robert M. Worden

Frequent Co-Authors

Manjusri Misra
Manjusri Misra University of Guelph
Sumin Kim
Sumin Kim Yonsei University
Bruce E. Dale
Bruce E. Dale Michigan State University
Giovanni Belingardi
Giovanni Belingardi Polytechnic University of Turin
Farhang Pourboghrat
Farhang Pourboghrat The Ohio State University
Hiroyuki Hamada
Hiroyuki Hamada Kyoto Institute of Technology
Venkatesh Balan
Venkatesh Balan Michigan State University
Won Ho Park
Won Ho Park Chungnam National University
Wesley J. Cantwell
Wesley J. Cantwell Khalifa University
Thomas R. Bieler
Thomas R. Bieler Michigan State University

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