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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 81 2636 2545 748 703 314 19535

Michael D. Weir publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Michael D. Weir between 2001 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Michael D. Weir published across 25 years, from 2001 to 2025, averaging 13.8 papers a year. Output peaked at 40 publications in 2019. 24 of the 345 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2001 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 40. Peak 40 publications in 2019. 2001: 2 publications 2002: 0 publications 2003: 0 publications 2004: 1 publication 2005: 0 publications 2006: 8 publications 2007: 5 publications 2008: 5 publications 2009: 3 publications 2010: 7 publications 2011: 4 publications 2012: 21 publications 2013: 18 publications 2014: 13 publications 2015: 14 publications 2016: 25 publications 2017: 30 publications 2018: 27 publications 2019: 40 publications 2020: 33 publications 2021: 31 publications 2022: 22 publications 2023: 12 publications 2024: 17 publications 2025: 7 publications
2001 2025

345 publications in total across all disciplines

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Michael D. Weir: publications per year, 2001 to 2025
Year Publications
2001 2
2002 0
2003 0
2004 1
2005 0
2006 8
2007 5
2008 5
2009 3
2010 7
2011 4
2012 21
2013 18
2014 13
2015 14
2016 25
2017 30
2018 27
2019 40
2020 33
2021 31
2022 22
2023 12
2024 17
2025 7
Total 345
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Michael D. Weir 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 Michael D. Weir 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, 310–329 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: 314 publications — 63rd percentile

63% 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
310–329 537 314
330–349 477
350–369 440
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246
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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Michael D. Weir 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 Michael D. Weir 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, 80–81 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: 81 D-Index — 80th percentile

80% 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 81
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
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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Overview

Michael D. Weir is affiliated with the University of Maryland, Baltimore in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on dentistry, contributing extensively to the field with a significant number of publications and collaborations.

Their main field of study is Dentistry, with 244 publications. Subfields that feature prominently in their work include:

  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Oral Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Urology

The central topics explored by Michael D. Weir cover a broad spectrum within dental science and biomedical materials. These topics include:

  • Dental materials and restorations
  • Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
  • Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
  • Dental Erosion and Treatment
  • Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
  • Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
  • Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments

The scientist has contributed research articles to a number of journals, with frequent publication venues such as:

  • Dental Materials
  • Journal of Dentistry
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Materials
  • Journal of Functional Biomaterials

Among their recent papers are:

  • Review on Development and Dental Applications of Polyetheretherketone-Based Biomaterials and Restorations, 2021, Materials
  • Emerging Contact-Killing Antibacterial Strategies for Developing Anti-Biofilm Dental Polymeric Restorative Materials, 2020, Bioengineering
  • How we are assessing the developing antibacterial resin-based dental materials? A scoping review, 2020, Journal of Dentistry
  • Novel pit and fissure sealant containing nano-CaF2 and dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylate with double benefits of fluoride release and antibacterial function, 2020, Dental Materials
  • Antibacterial response of oral microcosm biofilm to nano-zinc oxide in adhesive resin, 2020, Dental Materials

Michael D. Weir has collaborated frequently with several co-authors, including:

  • Hockin H.K. Xu
  • Thomas W. Oates
  • Mary Anne S. Melo
  • Abdulrahman A. Balhaddad
  • Abraham Schneider

Best Publications

  • Antibacterial amorphous calcium phosphate nanocomposites with a quaternary ammonium dimethacrylate and silver nanoparticles

    Lei Cheng;Lei Cheng;Michael D. Weir;Hockin H.K. Xu;Hockin H.K. Xu;Joseph M. Antonucci

  • Calcium phosphate cements for bone engineering and their biological properties.

    Hockin Hk Xu;Ping Wang;Ping Wang;Lin Wang;Lin Wang;Chongyun Bao

  • An injectable calcium phosphate-alginate hydrogel-umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell paste for bone tissue engineering

    Liang Zhao;Michael D. Weir;Hockin H.K. Xu

  • Bone tissue engineering via nanostructured calcium phosphate biomaterials and stem cells.

    Ping Wang;Liang Zhao;Jason Liu;Michael D Weir

  • Advanced smart biomaterials and constructs for hard tissue engineering and regeneration.

    Ke Zhang;Ke Zhang;Suping Wang;Suping Wang;Chenchen Zhou;Lei Cheng;Lei Cheng

  • Novel dental adhesives containing nanoparticles of silver and amorphous calcium phosphate.

    Mary Anne S. Melo;Lei Cheng;Lei Cheng;Ke Zhang;Ke Zhang;Michael D. Weir

  • Magnetic field and nano-scaffolds with stem cells to enhance bone regeneration.

    Yang Xia;Jianfei Sun;Liang Zhao;Feimin Zhang

  • Effects of Quaternary Ammonium Chain Length on Antibacterial Bonding Agents

    F. Li;F. Li;M.D. Weir;H.H.K. Xu;H.H.K. Xu

  • Periodontal Bone-Ligament-Cementum Regeneration via Scaffolds and Stem Cells

    Jin Liu;Jin Liu;Jianping Ruan;Michael D. Weir;Ke Ren

  • Injectable and macroporous calcium phosphate cement scaffold.

    Hockin H.K. Xu;Michael D. Weir;Elena F. Burguera;Alexis M. Fraser

  • Surface treatments on titanium implants via nanostructured ceria for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory capabilities.

    Xue Li;Manlin Qi;Xiaolin Sun;Michael D. Weir

  • Remineralization of Demineralized Enamel via Calcium Phosphate Nanocomposite

    M.D. Weir;L.C. Chow;L.C. Chow;H.H.K. Xu

  • Effect of quaternary ammonium and silver nanoparticle-containing adhesives on dentin bond strength and dental plaque microcosm biofilms

    Ke Zhang;Ke Zhang;Mary Anne S. Melo;Mary Anne S. Melo;Lei Cheng;Lei Cheng;Michael D. Weir

  • Comparison of quaternary ammonium-containing with nano-silver-containing adhesive in antibacterial properties and cytotoxicity.

    Fang Li;Fang Li;Michael D. Weir;Jihua Chen;Hockin H.K. Xu;Hockin H.K. Xu

  • Nanotechnology strategies for antibacterial and remineralizing composites and adhesives to tackle dental caries

    Lei Cheng;Ke Zhang;Ke Zhang;Michael D Weir;Mary Anne S Melo

  • Strong Nanocomposites with Ca, PO4, and F Release for Caries Inhibition

    H.H.K. Xu;M.D. Weir;L. Sun;J.L. Moreau

  • Novel dental adhesive containing antibacterial agents and calcium phosphate nanoparticles

    Mary Anne S. Melo;Lei Cheng;Lei Cheng;Michael D. Weir;Ru-Ching Hsia

  • Antibacterial and physical properties of calcium-phosphate and calcium-fluoride nanocomposites with chlorhexidine.

    Lei Cheng;Lei Cheng;Michael D. Weir;Hockin H.K. Xu;Alison M. Kraigsley

  • Dental primer and adhesive containing a new antibacterial quaternary ammonium monomer dimethylaminododecyl methacrylate

    Lei Cheng;Lei Cheng;Michael D. Weir;Ke Zhang;Ke Zhang;Dwayne D. Arola;Dwayne D. Arola

  • Nanocomposites with Ca and PO4 release: Effects of reinforcement, dicalcium phosphate particle size and silanization

    Hockin H.K. Xu;Michael D. Weir;Limin Sun

  • Anti-biofilm Dentin Primer with Quaternary Ammonium and Silver Nanoparticles

    L. Cheng;L. Cheng;K. Zhang;K. Zhang;M.A.S. Melo;M.A.S. Melo;M.D. Weir

Frequent Co-Authors

Hockin H.K. Xu
Hockin H.K. Xu University of Maryland, Baltimore
Xuedong Zhou
Xuedong Zhou Sichuan University
Laurence C. Chow
Laurence C. Chow American Dental Association
Satoshi Imazato
Satoshi Imazato Osaka University
Joseph M. Antonucci
Joseph M. Antonucci National Institute of Standards and Technology
Dwayne Arola
Dwayne Arola University of Washington
Ning Gu
Ning Gu Southeast University
Qianming Chen
Qianming Chen Sichuan University
Shozo Takagi
Shozo Takagi National Institute of Standards and Technology
Biao Dong
Biao Dong Jilin University

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