World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Earth Science

D-Index
60
Citations
12191
World Ranking
1916
National Ranking
119

Lin Zhao publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

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 Lin Zhao sits on this spectrum.

38–42 publications: 1 scientists 43–47 publications: 0 scientists 48–52 publications: 3 scientists 53–57 publications: 8 scientists 58–62 publications: 11 scientists 63–67 publications: 16 scientists 68–72 publications: 24 scientists 73–77 publications: 31 scientists 78–82 publications: 49 scientists 83–87 publications: 77 scientists 88–92 publications: 86 scientists 93–97 publications: 88 scientists 98–102 publications: 92 scientists 103–107 publications: 84 scientists 108–112 publications: 102 scientists 113–117 publications: 108 scientists 118–122 publications: 117 scientists 123–127 publications: 126 scientists 128–132 publications: 146 scientists 133–137 publications: 114 scientists 138–142 publications: 102 scientists 143–147 publications: 127 scientists 148–152 publications: 102 scientists 153–157 publications: 112 scientists 158–162 publications: 102 scientists 163–167 publications: 127 scientists 168–172 publications: 121 scientists 173–177 publications: 112 scientists 178–182 publications: 109 scientists 183–187 publications: 98 scientists 188–192 publications: 92 scientists 193–197 publications: 105 scientists 198–202 publications: 77 scientists 203–207 publications: 80 scientists 208–212 publications: 89 scientists 213–217 publications: 70 scientists 218–222 publications: 74 scientists 223–227 publications: 74 scientists 228–232 publications: 70 scientists 233–237 publications: 67 scientists 238–242 publications: 59 scientists 243–247 publications: 67 scientists 248–252 publications: 51 scientists 253–257 publications: 46 scientists 258–262 publications: 41 scientists 263–267 publications: 39 scientists 268–272 publications: 34 scientists 273–277 publications: 39 scientists 278–282 publications: 35 scientists 283–287 publications: 36 scientists 288–292 publications: 35 scientists 293–297 publications: 29 scientists 298–302 publications: 23 scientists 303–307 publications: 39 scientists 308–312 publications: 34 scientists 313–317 publications: 23 scientists 318–322 publications: 18 scientists 323–327 publications: 18 scientists 328–332 publications: 21 scientists 333–337 publications: 20 scientists 338–342 publications: 15 scientists 343–347 publications: 13 scientists 348–352 publications: 24 scientists 353–357 publications: 25 scientists 358–362 publications: 10 scientists 363–367 publications: 20 scientists 368–372 publications: 17 scientists 373–377 publications: 18 scientists 378–382 publications: 15 scientists 383–387 publications: 7 scientists 388–392 publications: 22 scientists 393–397 publications: 9 scientists 398–402 publications: 11 scientists 403–407 publications: 16 scientists 408–412 publications: 4 scientists 413–417 publications: 5 scientists 418–422 publications: 14 scientists 423–427 publications: 8 scientists 428–432 publications: 7 scientists 433–437 publications: 7 scientists 438–442 publications: 10 scientists 443–447 publications: 10 scientists 448–452 publications: 3 scientists 453–457 publications: 9 scientists 458–462 publications: 11 scientists 463–467 publications: 4 scientists 468–472 publications: 6 scientists 473–477 publications: 11 scientists 478–482 publications: 8 scientists 483–487 publications: 2 scientists 488–492 publications: 3 scientists 493–497 publications: 4 scientists 498–502 publications: 4 scientists 503–507 publications: 4 scientists 508–509 publications: 4 scientists 510+ publications: 100 scientists
38 publications 510+

This scientist: 308 publications — 87th percentile

87% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 510 publications or more.

Lin Zhao D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

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 Lin Zhao sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 15 scientists 31 D-Index: 42 scientists 32 D-Index: 60 scientists 33 D-Index: 90 scientists 34 D-Index: 103 scientists 35 D-Index: 108 scientists 36 D-Index: 142 scientists 37 D-Index: 147 scientists 38 D-Index: 147 scientists 39 D-Index: 152 scientists 40 D-Index: 143 scientists 41 D-Index: 157 scientists 42 D-Index: 141 scientists 43 D-Index: 151 scientists 44 D-Index: 140 scientists 45 D-Index: 135 scientists 46 D-Index: 121 scientists 47 D-Index: 108 scientists 48 D-Index: 128 scientists 49 D-Index: 111 scientists 50 D-Index: 106 scientists 51 D-Index: 112 scientists 52 D-Index: 102 scientists 53 D-Index: 103 scientists 54 D-Index: 94 scientists 55 D-Index: 61 scientists 56 D-Index: 101 scientists 57 D-Index: 71 scientists 58 D-Index: 65 scientists 59 D-Index: 78 scientists 60 D-Index: 93 scientists 61 D-Index: 56 scientists 62 D-Index: 58 scientists 63 D-Index: 52 scientists 64 D-Index: 63 scientists 65 D-Index: 49 scientists 66 D-Index: 53 scientists 67 D-Index: 57 scientists 68 D-Index: 50 scientists 69 D-Index: 44 scientists 70 D-Index: 44 scientists 71 D-Index: 31 scientists 72 D-Index: 33 scientists 73 D-Index: 33 scientists 74 D-Index: 23 scientists 75 D-Index: 32 scientists 76 D-Index: 24 scientists 77 D-Index: 17 scientists 78 D-Index: 19 scientists 79 D-Index: 9 scientists 80 D-Index: 21 scientists 81 D-Index: 20 scientists 82 D-Index: 17 scientists 83 D-Index: 19 scientists 84 D-Index: 19 scientists 85 D-Index: 14 scientists 86 D-Index: 6 scientists 87 D-Index: 14 scientists 88 D-Index: 17 scientists 89 D-Index: 10 scientists 90 D-Index: 8 scientists 91 D-Index: 8 scientists 92 D-Index: 9 scientists 93 D-Index: 6 scientists 94+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30 D-Index 94+

This scientist: 60 D-Index — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 94 D-Index or more.

Overview

Lin Zhao is affiliated with the Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology in China. Their research primarily focuses on earth and planetary sciences, with particular emphasis on atmospheric science, environmental engineering, and global and planetary change.

The main topics of Lin Zhao's research include:

  • Climate change and permafrost
  • Cryospheric studies and observations
  • Arctic and Antarctic ice dynamics
  • Soil moisture and remote sensing
  • Soil and unsaturated flow
  • Climate variability and models
  • Landslides and related hazards

Lin Zhao has published extensively in various scientific venues, frequently contributing to:

  • Remote Sensing
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • CATENA
  • The Science of The Total Environment
  • Permafrost and Periglacial Processes

Among recent publications by Lin Zhao are:

  • Changing climate and the permafrost environment on the Qinghai-Tibet (Xizang) plateau, 2020, Permafrost and Periglacial Processes
  • A synthesis dataset of permafrost thermal state for the Qinghai-Tibet (Xizang) Plateau, China, 2021, Earth System Science Data

Lin Zhao collaborates frequently with several coauthors, including:

  • Guojie Hu
  • Defu Zou
  • Tonghua Wu
  • Xiaodong Wu
  • Yao Xiao

Best Publications

  • A new map of permafrost distribution on the Tibetan Plateau

    Defu Zou;Lin Zhao;Yu Sheng;Ji Chen

  • Thermal state of permafrost and active layer in Central Asia during the international polar year

    Lin Zhao;Qingbai Wu;S.S. Marchenko;N. Sharkhuu

  • Characteristic, changes and impacts of permafrost on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

    Guodong Cheng;Lin Zhao;Lin Zhao;Ren Li;Xiaodong Wu

  • Changes of climate and seasonally frozen ground over the past 30 years in Qinghai–Xizang (Tibetan) Plateau, China

    Lin Zhao;Chien-Lu Ping;Daqing Yang;Guodong Cheng

  • Changing climate and the permafrost environment on the Qinghai–Tibet (Xizang) plateau

    Lin Zhao;Lin Zhao;Defu Zou;Guojie Hu;Erji Du

  • Temporal and spatial variations of the active layer along the Qinghai-Tibet Highway in a permafrost region

    Ren Li;Lin Zhao;YongJian Ding;TongHua Wu

  • A synthesis dataset of permafrost thermal state for the Qinghai–Tibet (Xizang) Plateau, China

    Lin Zhao;Lin Zhao;Defu Zou;Guojie Hu;Tonghua Wu

  • Permafrost Degradation on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and its Environmental Impacts

    Unknown

  • Frozen soil degradation and its effects on surface hydrology in the northern Tibetan Plateau

    Lan Cuo;Yongxin Zhang;Theodore J. Bohn;Lin Zhao

  • Global warming weakening the inherent stability of glaciers and permafrost

    Yongjian Ding;Shiqiang Zhang;Lin Zhao;Zhongqin Li

  • Review article: Inferring permafrost and permafrost thaw in the mountains of the Hindu Kush Himalaya region

    Stephan Gruber;Renate Fleiner;Emilie Guegan;Prajjwal Panday

  • Effects of permafrost degradation on ecosystems

    Zhao-ping Yang;Yang Hua Ou;Xing-liang Xu;Lin Zhao

  • A first assessment of satellite and reanalysis estimates of surface and root-zone soil moisture over the permafrost region of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

    Zanpin Xing;Lei Fan;Lei Fan;Lin Zhao;Lin Zhao;Gabrielle De Lannoy

  • Thermal regimes and degradation modes of permafrost along the Qinghai-Tibet Highway

    Huijun Jin;Lin Zhao;Shaoling Wang;Rui Jin

  • Effects of irrigation and nitrogen application rates on nitrate nitrogen distribution and fertilizer nitrogen loss, wheat yield and nitrogen uptake on a recently reclaimed sandy farmland

    Qi Wang;Qi Wang;Fengrui Li;Lin Zhao;Enhe Zhang

  • Thawing and freezing processes of active layer in Wudaoliang region of Tibetan Plateau

    Lin Zhao;Guodong Cheng;Shuxun Li;Xinmin Zhao

  • Recent ground surface warming and its effects on permafrost on the central Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

    Tonghua Wu;Lin Zhao;Ren Li;Qinxue Wang

  • Numerical Modeling of the Active Layer Thickness and Permafrost Thermal State Across Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau

    Yanhui Qin;Tonghua Wu;Lin Zhao;Xiaodong Wu

  • The soil carbon/nitrogen ratio and moisture affect microbial community structures in alkaline permafrost-affected soils with different vegetation types on the Tibetan plateau.

    Xinfang Zhang;Shijian Xu;Changming Li;Lin Zhao

  • Variations in soil temperature from 1980 to 2015 in permafrost regions on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau based on observed and reanalysis products

    Guojie Hu;Lin Zhao;Ren Li;Xiaodong Wu

  • Mapping the vegetation distribution of the permafrost zone on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

    Zhi-wei Wang;Qian Wang;Lin Zhao;Xiao-dong Wu

  • Soil moisture and texture primarily control the soil nutrient stoichiometry across the Tibetan grassland

    Liming Tian;Liming Tian;Lin Zhao;Xiaodong Wu;Hongbing Fang

Frequent Co-Authors

Xiaodong Wu
Xiaodong Wu Chinese Academy of Sciences
Tonghua Wu
Tonghua Wu Chinese Academy of Sciences
Guojie Hu
Guojie Hu Chinese Academy of Sciences
Yongjian Ding
Yongjian Ding Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chuangtian Chen
Chuangtian Chen Chinese Academy of Sciences
Xi Dai
Xi Dai Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Guodong Cheng
Guodong Cheng Chinese Academy of Sciences
Zhong Fang
Zhong Fang Chinese Academy of Sciences
Hongming Weng
Hongming Weng Chinese Academy of Sciences
Zhiwei Wang
Zhiwei Wang Tongji University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Earth Science can lead to diverse career opportunities, and many students opt to complement their studies with related online degrees. For veterans seeking flexible options, programs like a veteran friendly online spanish degree provide valuable language skills that enhance communication in global environmental roles.

Creative professionals interested in incorporating artistic perspectives into environmental education or science communication may consider an mfa degree online. This can open doors in multimedia storytelling related to Earth Science topics.

Additionally, those aiming for managerial roles within environmental organizations can benefit from a masters degree in human resource management online, helping them lead teams effectively and navigate organizational challenges.

Online education also supports learners at all life stages, including older adults. Seniors interested in expanding their knowledge might explore college degrees for seniors that offer flexible scheduling and tailored support.

These diverse online pathways demonstrate the flexibility and accessibility of education related to Earth Science careers, accommodating various interests and life circumstances.

Best Scientists Citing Lin Zhao

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles