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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 76 4265 3872 1346 1127 386 19847

Michael A. Duncan publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Michael A. Duncan between 1975 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Michael A. Duncan published across 51 years, from 1975 to 2025, averaging 8.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 36 publications in 2015. 36 of the 431 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1975 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 36. Peak 36 publications in 2015. 1975: 1 publication 1976: 0 publications 1977: 0 publications 1978: 1 publication 1979: 2 publications 1980: 4 publications 1981: 5 publications 1982: 5 publications 1983: 3 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 4 publications 1987: 6 publications 1988: 5 publications 1989: 5 publications 1990: 4 publications 1991: 4 publications 1992: 9 publications 1993: 12 publications 1994: 8 publications 1995: 7 publications 1996: 7 publications 1997: 9 publications 1998: 9 publications 1999: 7 publications 2000: 6 publications 2001: 9 publications 2002: 8 publications 2003: 10 publications 2004: 11 publications 2005: 16 publications 2006: 5 publications 2007: 8 publications 2008: 19 publications 2009: 13 publications 2010: 13 publications 2011: 12 publications 2012: 16 publications 2013: 14 publications 2014: 7 publications 2015: 36 publications 2016: 9 publications 2017: 8 publications 2018: 19 publications 2019: 9 publications 2020: 11 publications 2021: 6 publications 2022: 7 publications 2023: 6 publications 2024: 31 publications 2025: 5 publications
1975 2025

431 publications in total across all disciplines

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Michael A. Duncan: publications per year, 1975 to 2025
Year Publications
1975 1
1976 0
1977 0
1978 1
1979 2
1980 4
1981 5
1982 5
1983 3
1984 0
1985 0
1986 4
1987 6
1988 5
1989 5
1990 4
1991 4
1992 9
1993 12
1994 8
1995 7
1996 7
1997 9
1998 9
1999 7
2000 6
2001 9
2002 8
2003 10
2004 11
2005 16
2006 5
2007 8
2008 19
2009 13
2010 13
2011 12
2012 16
2013 14
2014 7
2015 36
2016 9
2017 8
2018 19
2019 9
2020 11
2021 6
2022 7
2023 6
2024 31
2025 5
Total 431
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Michael A. Duncan publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Michael A. Duncan sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 381–400 publications, is where this scientist sits. 61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 386 publications — 78th percentile

78% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459 386
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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Michael A. Duncan D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Michael A. Duncan sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 76–77 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 76 D-Index — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437 76
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2004 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 2001 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS) Citation For the application of lasers to produce novel metal clusters in the gas phase and for measurements of their spectroscopy and photodissociation dynamics

Overview

Michael A. Duncan is affiliated with the University of Georgia in the United States. Their research spans multiple areas within Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy, with a strong emphasis on Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. Their contributions include studies in Spectroscopy, Materials Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry.

The scientist's work predominantly covers these main topics:

  • Advanced Chemical Physics Studies
  • Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications
  • Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure
  • Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies
  • Spectroscopy and Laser Applications
  • Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies
  • Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions

Michael A. Duncan's recent publications highlight a range of experimental and theoretical approaches related to molecular clusters, catalysis, and spectroscopy. Notable papers include:

  • "Pd-Au-Cu Ternary Alloy Nanoparticles: Highly Tunable and Economical Nitrite Reduction Catalysts," 2023, ACS Catalysis
  • "Ultrasmall Gd@Cdots as a radiosensitizing agent for non-small cell lung cancer," 2021, Nanoscale
  • "Cation−π Complexes of Silver Studied with Photodissociation and Velocity-Map Imaging," 2020, The Journal of Physical Chemistry A
  • "Microsolvation in V+(H2O)n Clusters Studied with Selected-Ion Infrared Spectroscopy," 2020, The Journal of Physical Chemistry A
  • "Coordination and Solvation in Gas-Phase Ag+(C2H2)n Complexes Studied with Selected-Ion Infrared Spectroscopy," 2020, The Journal of Physical Chemistry A

The primary publication venues for Duncan's research include:

  • The Journal of Physical Chemistry A
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics
  • Proceedings of the 2021 International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy
  • The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
  • Surgical Neurology International

Their collaborative network features frequent coauthors such as:

  • Joshua H. Marks
  • Jason E. Colley
  • Brandon M. Rittgers
  • John R. C. Blais
  • Nathan J. Dynak

Recognized by professional bodies, Michael A. Duncan is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) since 2004. They are also a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) since 2001, with a citation citing their application of lasers to produce novel metal clusters in the gas phase and for measurements of their spectroscopy and photodissociation dynamics.

Best Publications

  • Photoinduced Polymerization of Solid C60 Films

    A. M. Rao;Ping Zhou;Kai-An Wang;G. T. Hager

  • Laser production of supersonic metal cluster beams

    T. G. Dietz;M. A. Duncan;D. E. Powers;R. E. Smalley

  • Spectral signatures of hydrated proton vibrations in water clusters.

    Jeffrey M. Headrick;Jeffrey M. Headrick;Jeffrey M. Headrick;Eric G. Diken;Eric G. Diken;Eric G. Diken;Richard S. Walters;Richard S. Walters;Richard S. Walters;Nathan I. Hammer;Nathan I. Hammer;Nathan I. Hammer

  • Infrared signature of structures associated with the H+(H2O)n (n = 6 to 27) clusters.

    J.-W. Shin;N. I. Hammer;E. G. Diken;M. A. Johnson

  • Infrared spectroscopy to probe structure and dynamics in metal ion-molecule complexes

    Michael A. Duncan

  • Supersonic metal cluster beams: laser photoionization studies of copper cluster (Cu2)

    D. E. Powers;S. G. Hansen;M. E. Geusic;A. C. Puiu

  • Spectroscopy of metal ion complexes: gas-phase models for solvation.

    Michael A. Duncan

  • Frontiers in the spectroscopy of mass-selected molecular ions

    Michael A Duncan

  • TWO-COLOR PHOTOIONIZATION OF NAPHTHALENE AND BENZENE AT THRESHOLD

    M. A. Duncan;T. G. Dietz;R. E. Smalley

  • Infrared Spectroscopy of Small Protonated Water Clusters, H+(H2O)n (n = 2−5): Isomers, Argon Tagging, and Deuteration

    G. E. Douberly;R. S. Walters;J. Cui;K. D. Jordan

  • Solvation dynamics in Ni+ (H2O)n clusters probed with infrared spectroscopy.

    Richard S. Walters;E. Dinesh Pillai;Michael A. Duncan

  • Titanium Carbide Nanocrystals in Circumstellar Environments

    G. Von Helden;A. G. G. M. Tielens;D. Van Heijnsbergen;M. A. Duncan

  • Photodissociation spectroscopy of Mg+–H2O and Mg+–D2O

    K. F. Willey;Chen-Sheng Yeh;D. L. Robbins;J. S. Pilgrim

  • Photoionization dynamics and abundance patterns in laser vaporized tin and lead clusters

    K. LaiHing;R. G. Wheeler;W. L. Wilson;M. A. Duncan

  • Vibrational Spectroscopy and Density Functional Theory of Transition-Metal Ion-Benzene and Dibenzene Complexes in the Gas Phase

    Todd D. Jaeger;Deniz van Heijnsbergen;Stephen J. Klippenstein;Gert von Helden

  • RESONANCE ENHANCED TWO-PHOTON IONIZATION STUDIES IN A SUPERSONIC MOLECULAR BEAM: BROMOBENZENE AND IODOBENZENE

    T. G. Dietz;M. A. Duncan;M. G. Liverman;R. E. Smalley

  • Charge-transfer photochemistry in ion-molecule cluster complexes of silver

    K. F. Willey;P. Y. Cheng;M. B. Bishop;M. A. Duncan

  • Reflectron time‐of‐flight mass spectrometer for laser photodissociation

    D. S. Cornett;M. Peschke;K. LaiHing;P. Y. Cheng

  • THE INFRARED SPECTRUM OF PROTONATED NAPHTHALENE AND ITS RELEVANCE FOR THE UNIDENTIFIED INFRARED BANDS

    Allen M. Ricks;Gary E. Douberly;Michael A. Duncan

  • Photodissociation spectroscopy of Mg+–rare gas complexes

    J. S. Pilgrim;Chen-Sheng Yeh;K. R. Berry;M. A. Duncan

  • Metallo-carbohedrenes : chromium, iron, and molybdenum analogues

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Frequent Co-Authors

Robert N. Compton
Robert N. Compton University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Richard E. Smalley
Richard E. Smalley Rice University
Gerard Meijer
Gerard Meijer Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society
Gert von Helden
Gert von Helden Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society
Chen-Sheng Yeh
Chen-Sheng Yeh National Cheng Kung University
Anne B. McCoy
Anne B. McCoy University of Washington
Henry F. Schaefer
Henry F. Schaefer University of Georgia
Paul v. R. Schleyer
Paul v. R. Schleyer University of Georgia
Nathan I. Hammer
Nathan I. Hammer University of Mississippi
Kenneth D. Jordan
Kenneth D. Jordan University of Pittsburgh

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