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Discipline name D-index D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines. Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking
Mathematics D-index 62 Citations 11,727 448 World Ranking 340 National Ranking 192
Computer Science D-index 62 Citations 12,127 435 World Ranking 1889 National Ranking 1030

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Awards & Achievements

1993 - IEEE Fellow For contributions to the theory and applications of homotopy algorithms, mathematical software, and nonlinear programming.

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Statistics
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Algorithm

His primary scientific interests are in Mathematical optimization, Algorithm, Homotopy, Polynomial and Nonlinear system. His Mathematical optimization research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Composite laminates and Optimal design. His Algorithm research includes themes of Maxima and minima, Convergence, Quadratic equation, Transient response and Data structure.

Layne T. Watson interconnects Path, Tracing, Engineering optimization and Algebra in the investigation of issues within Homotopy. The study incorporates disciplines such as Fixed point, Fortran, Quadratic function, Surface and Response surface methodology in addition to Polynomial. His work in the fields of Homotopy analysis method overlaps with other areas such as Spacetime.

His most cited work include:

  • Algorithm 652: HOMPACK: a suite of codes for globally convergent homotopy algorithms (343 citations)
  • Streams, structures, spaces, scenarios, societies (5s): A formal model for digital libraries (275 citations)
  • The Topographic Primal Sketch (265 citations)

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

His primary areas of study are Mathematical optimization, Algorithm, Homotopy, Nonlinear system and Homotopy analysis method. His Mathematical optimization research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Convergence, Set and Applied mathematics. Layne T. Watson combines subjects such as Artificial intelligence, Interpolation and Fortran with his study of Algorithm.

His study in Homotopy is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Fixed point and Polynomial, Jacobian matrix and determinant, Algebra. His Polynomial study often links to related topics such as System of linear equations. His Homotopy analysis method research includes elements of n-connected and Mathematical analysis.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Mathematical optimization (25.82%)
  • Algorithm (19.09%)
  • Homotopy (14.91%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2009-2021)?

  • Mathematical optimization (25.82%)
  • Algorithm (19.09%)
  • Data mining (3.45%)

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

Layne T. Watson mainly focuses on Mathematical optimization, Algorithm, Data mining, Cluster analysis and Supercomputer. He has researched Mathematical optimization in several fields, including Stochastic simulation and Set. Borrowing concepts from Triangulation, Layne T. Watson weaves in ideas under Algorithm.

His studies examine the connections between Supercomputer and genetics, as well as such issues in Software, with regards to Computational science. His Global optimization research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Continuous optimization and Maxima and minima. Much of his study explores Constrained clustering relationship to Homotopy.

Between 2009 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Efficient global optimization algorithm assisted by multiple surrogate techniques (171 citations)
  • Algorithm 905: SHEPPACK: Modified Shepard Algorithm for Interpolation of Scattered Multivariate Data (71 citations)
  • Global optimization of actively morphing flapping wings (57 citations)

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

  • Statistics
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Operating system

His primary areas of investigation include Mathematical optimization, Genetics, Algorithm, Systems biology and Stochastic process. His research in Mathematical optimization intersects with topics in Set and Kriging. His study in the fields of Genetic variation, Mutation and Cell function under the domain of Genetics overlaps with other disciplines such as Critical time and Scale.

His work deals with themes such as Interpolation and Fortran, which intersect with Algorithm. His Systems biology study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Theoretical computer science, Modeling and simulation, Ode and Ordinary differential equation. His Stochastic process study also includes

  • Stochastic modelling together with Probability distribution, Stochastic approximation, Stochastic programming and Applied mathematics,
  • Biological system which intersects with area such as Reduction, Feature, Reduction methods, Stiffness and Identifiability.

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Best Publications

Algorithm 652: HOMPACK: a suite of codes for globally convergent homotopy algorithms

Layne T. Watson;Stephen C. Billups;Alexander P. Morgan.
ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software (1987)

594 Citations

Algorithm 652: HOMPACK: a suite of codes for globally convergent homotopy algorithms

Layne T. Watson;Stephen C. Billups;Alexander P. Morgan.
ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software (1987)

594 Citations

Streams, structures, spaces, scenarios, societies (5s): A formal model for digital libraries

Marcos André Gonçalves;Edward A. Fox;Layne T. Watson;Neill A. Kipp.
ACM Transactions on Information Systems (2004)

501 Citations

Streams, structures, spaces, scenarios, societies (5s): A formal model for digital libraries

Marcos André Gonçalves;Edward A. Fox;Layne T. Watson;Neill A. Kipp.
ACM Transactions on Information Systems (2004)

501 Citations

The Topographic Primal Sketch

Robert M. Haralick;Layne T. Watson;Thomas J. Laffey.
The International Journal of Robotics Research (1983)

385 Citations

The Topographic Primal Sketch

Robert M. Haralick;Layne T. Watson;Thomas J. Laffey.
The International Journal of Robotics Research (1983)

385 Citations

A facet model for image data

Robert M. Haralick;Layne Watson.
Computer Graphics and Image Processing (1981)

360 Citations

A facet model for image data

Robert M. Haralick;Layne Watson.
Computer Graphics and Image Processing (1981)

360 Citations

COMPOSITE LAMINATE DESIGN OPTIMIZATION BY GENETIC ALGORITHM WITH GENERALIZED ELITIST SELECTION

G. Soremekun;Z. Gürdal;R.T. Haftka;L.T. Watson.
Computers & Structures (2001)

315 Citations

COMPOSITE LAMINATE DESIGN OPTIMIZATION BY GENETIC ALGORITHM WITH GENERALIZED ELITIST SELECTION

G. Soremekun;Z. Gürdal;R.T. Haftka;L.T. Watson.
Computers & Structures (2001)

315 Citations

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