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Michael A. Wilson

Michael A. Wilson

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 59 10148 9175 242 232 301 12256

Michael A. Wilson publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Michael A. Wilson between 1969 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Michael A. Wilson published across 57 years, from 1969 to 2025, averaging 6.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 22 publications in 1987. 6 of the 359 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1969 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 22. Peak 22 publications in 1987. 1969: 1 publication 1970: 0 publications 1971: 0 publications 1972: 0 publications 1973: 0 publications 1974: 0 publications 1975: 1 publication 1976: 0 publications 1977: 0 publications 1978: 1 publication 1979: 0 publications 1980: 6 publications 1981: 5 publications 1982: 7 publications 1983: 13 publications 1984: 11 publications 1985: 7 publications 1986: 6 publications 1987: 22 publications 1988: 8 publications 1989: 11 publications 1990: 10 publications 1991: 11 publications 1992: 19 publications 1993: 14 publications 1994: 8 publications 1995: 9 publications 1996: 7 publications 1997: 6 publications 1998: 5 publications 1999: 10 publications 2000: 11 publications 2001: 14 publications 2002: 16 publications 2003: 9 publications 2004: 16 publications 2005: 15 publications 2006: 14 publications 2007: 5 publications 2008: 6 publications 2009: 1 publication 2010: 3 publications 2011: 2 publications 2012: 3 publications 2013: 8 publications 2014: 6 publications 2015: 2 publications 2016: 5 publications 2017: 3 publications 2018: 3 publications 2019: 0 publications 2020: 1 publication 2021: 5 publications 2022: 6 publications 2023: 1 publication 2024: 2 publications 2025: 4 publications
1969 2025

359 publications in total across all disciplines

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Michael A. Wilson: publications per year, 1969 to 2025
Year Publications
1969 1
1970 0
1971 0
1972 0
1973 0
1974 0
1975 1
1976 0
1977 0
1978 1
1979 0
1980 6
1981 5
1982 7
1983 13
1984 11
1985 7
1986 6
1987 22
1988 8
1989 11
1990 10
1991 11
1992 19
1993 14
1994 8
1995 9
1996 7
1997 6
1998 5
1999 10
2000 11
2001 14
2002 16
2003 9
2004 16
2005 15
2006 14
2007 5
2008 6
2009 1
2010 3
2011 2
2012 3
2013 8
2014 6
2015 2
2016 5
2017 3
2018 3
2019 0
2020 1
2021 5
2022 6
2023 1
2024 2
2025 4
Total 359
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Michael A. Wilson 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. Wilson 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, 301–320 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: 301 publications — 63rd percentile

63% 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
301–320 764 301
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
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. Wilson 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. Wilson 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, 58–59 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: 59 D-Index — 44th percentile

44% 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 59
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
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

  • 2006 - ACM Senior Member

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Organic chemistry
  • Oxygen
  • Hydrogen

His primary scientific interests are in Carbon, Analytical chemistry, Coal, Mineralogy and Organic matter. The concepts of his Carbon study are interwoven with issues in Magic angle spinning, Solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance, NMR spectra database and Carbon-13 NMR. His Analytical chemistry research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Aluminium, Clay minerals, Silicon and Chemical shift.

His Coal research integrates issues from Pyrolysis, Nuclear magnetic resonance and Isothermal process. As part of the same scientific family, he usually focuses on Mineralogy, concentrating on Alkyl and intersecting with Particle size, Andosol and Oxisol. His Organic matter study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Soil organic matter and Brown earth.

His most cited work include:

  • Aspects of the chemical structure of soil organic materials as revealed by solid-state 13C NMR spectroscopy (494 citations)
  • Adsorption Study for Removal of Basic Red Dye Using Bentonite (176 citations)
  • Nanotechnology: Basic Science and Emerging Technologies (174 citations)

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

His primary areas of investigation include Analytical chemistry, Coal, Organic chemistry, Carbon and Chemical engineering. Michael A. Wilson works mostly in the field of Analytical chemistry, limiting it down to concerns involving Organic matter and, occasionally, Soil organic matter. His studies in Coal integrate themes in fields like Hydrogen and Catalysis.

His research in Hydrogen focuses on subjects like Inorganic chemistry, which are connected to Methane and Aluminium. His Carbon research includes elements of Fullerene, Mineralogy, Aromaticity and Carbon-13 NMR. Michael A. Wilson interconnects Graphite, Lamellar structure and Adsorption in the investigation of issues within Chemical engineering.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Analytical chemistry (24.91%)
  • Coal (18.41%)
  • Organic chemistry (19.86%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2004-2021)?

  • Chemical engineering (18.77%)
  • Adsorption (9.03%)
  • Analytical chemistry (24.91%)

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

His primary areas of investigation include Chemical engineering, Adsorption, Analytical chemistry, Internal medicine and Cardiology. His research integrates issues of Organic chemistry, Lamellar structure and Mineralogy in his study of Chemical engineering. Michael A. Wilson usually deals with Organic chemistry and limits it to topics linked to Dispersion and Precipitation.

His Adsorption study combines topics in areas such as Inorganic chemistry, Cobalt, Bentonite and Mercury intrusion. Michael A. Wilson combines subjects such as Soil organic matter, Graphite, Solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance and Organic matter with his study of Analytical chemistry. His research in Carbon nanotube intersects with topics in Phthalocyanine, Carbon, Pyrolysis and Extended X-ray absorption fine structure.

Between 2004 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Adsorption Study for Removal of Basic Red Dye Using Bentonite (176 citations)
  • Catalytic upgrading of biorefinery oil from micro-algae (149 citations)
  • Nanomaterials in soils (134 citations)

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

  • Organic chemistry
  • Oxygen
  • Hydrogen

Michael A. Wilson mainly focuses on Analytical chemistry, Chemical engineering, Nanotechnology, Graphite and Crystallite. The study incorporates disciplines such as Crystallography, High-performance liquid chromatography and Supramolecular chemistry in addition to Analytical chemistry. His Chemical engineering study frequently draws parallels with other fields, such as Adsorption.

Particle size is closely connected to Hydroxide in his research, which is encompassed under the umbrella topic of Adsorption. His Nanotechnology research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Ionic strength and Nanometre. His study in Carbon nanotube is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Characterization, Absorption, Extended X-ray absorption fine structure, Photoemission spectroscopy and Carbon.

Best Publications

  • Aspects of the chemical structure of soil organic materials as revealed by solid-state 13C NMR spectroscopy

    J. A. Baldock;J. M. Oades;A. G. Waters;X. Peng

  • Nanotechnology: Basic Science and Emerging Technologies

    Michael A Wilson;Kamali Kannangara;Geoff Smith;Michelle Y Simmons

  • Adsorption Study for Removal of Basic Red Dye Using Bentonite

    Qiuhong Hu;Shizhang Qiao;Fouad Haghseresht;Michael A Wilson

  • Recent advances in the preparation and utilization of carbon nanotubes for hydrogen storage

    Rg G. Ding;Gq Q. Lu;Zf F. Yan;Michael A. Wilson

  • Nanomaterials in soils

    Michael A. Wilson;Michael A. Wilson;Nguyen H. Tran;Nguyen H. Tran;Adrian S. Milev;Adrian S. Milev;G.S. Kamali Kannangara;G.S. Kamali Kannangara

  • Catalytic upgrading of biorefinery oil from micro-algae

    N.H. Tran;J.R. Bartlett;G.S.K. Kannangara;A.S. Milev

  • Characterization of organic matter in particle size and density fractions from a red-brown earth by solid state 13C NMR

    JM Oades;AM Vassallo;AG Waters;MA Wilson

  • Quantitative reliability of aromaticity and related measurements on coals by 13C n.m.r.: a debate

    Colin E. Snape;David E. Axelson;Robert E. Botto;J.J. Delpuech

  • Effects of humic material on the precipitation of calcium phosphate

    Rebeca Alvarez;Louise A. Evans;Paul J. Milham;Michael A. Wilson

  • Geochemical comparison of oil-bearing fluid inclusions and produced oil from the Toro sandstone, Papua New Guinea

    Simon C. George;Frank W. Krieger;Peter J. Eadington;Robinson A. Quezada

  • APPLICATIONS OF NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY TO THE STUDY OF THE STRUCTURE OF SOIL ORGANIC MATTER

    M. A. Wilson

  • Molecular structure of coals: a debate

    Frank Derbyshire;Anna Marzec;Hans Rolf Schulten;Michael A. Wilson

  • Carbon distribution in coals and coal macerals by cross polarization magic angle spinning carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry

    M A. Wilson;R J. Pugmire;Jirina. Karas;L B. Alemany

  • Experimental determination of transverse mixing kinetics in a rolling drum by image analysis

    D.R Van Puyvelde;B.R Young;M.A Wilson;S.J Schmidt

  • Detection of imogolite in soils using solid state 29 Si NMR

    P. F. Barron;M. A. Wilson;A. S. Campbell;R. L. Frost

  • Emission FTIR study of C60 thermal stability and oxidation

    A. M. Vassallo;L. S. K. Pang;P. A. Cole-Clarke;M. A. Wilson

  • Fullerenes from coal

    Louis S. K. Pang;Anthony M. Vassallo;Michael A Wilson

  • Solid-state CP/MAS 13C N.M.R. analysis of bacterial and fungal cultures isolated from a soil incubated with glucose

    JA Baldock;JM Oades;AM Vassallo;MA Wilson

  • A novel color removal adsorbent from heterocoagulation of cationic and anionic clays

    Qiuhong Hu;Zhiping Xu;Shizhang Qiao;Fouad Haghseresht

  • Characterization of water adsorbed on bituminous coals

    Alan L McCutcheon;Wesley A Barton;Michael A Wilson

  • Detection of tannins in modern and fossil barks and in plant residues by high-resolution solid-state 13C nuclear magnetic resonance

    Michael A. Wilson;Patrick G. Hatcher

Frequent Co-Authors

Ian G. Dance
Ian G. Dance University of New South Wales
Brent R. Young
Brent R. Young University of Auckland
J.M. Oades
J.M. Oades University of Adelaide
Paul F. Greenwood
Paul F. Greenwood Curtin University
Nguyen H. Tran
Nguyen H. Tran University of Sydney
Simon C. George
Simon C. George Macquarie University
Patrick G. Hatcher
Patrick G. Hatcher Old Dominion University
Ronald J. Pugmire
Ronald J. Pugmire University of Utah
Jeff Baldock
Jeff Baldock Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
John V. Hanna
John V. Hanna University of Warwick

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