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Michael J. Hudson

Michael J. Hudson

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Physics 73 3514 3340 85 83 191 22205

Michael J. Hudson publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Michael J. Hudson between 1991 and 2021, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Michael J. Hudson published across 31 years, from 1991 to 2021, averaging 6 papers a year. Output peaked at 16 publications in 2013. 17 of the 185 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1991 to 2021. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 16. Peak 16 publications in 2013. 1991: 2 publications 1992: 0 publications 1993: 2 publications 1994: 2 publications 1995: 1 publication 1996: 0 publications 1997: 5 publications 1998: 2 publications 1999: 7 publications 2000: 2 publications 2001: 6 publications 2002: 7 publications 2003: 3 publications 2004: 7 publications 2005: 4 publications 2006: 4 publications 2007: 11 publications 2008: 9 publications 2009: 8 publications 2010: 8 publications 2011: 9 publications 2012: 9 publications 2013: 16 publications 2014: 9 publications 2015: 10 publications 2016: 1 publication 2017: 9 publications 2018: 5 publications 2019: 10 publications 2020: 4 publications 2021: 13 publications
1991 2021

185 publications in total across all disciplines

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Michael J. Hudson: publications per year, 1991 to 2021
Year Publications
1991 2
1992 0
1993 2
1994 2
1995 1
1996 0
1997 5
1998 2
1999 7
2000 2
2001 6
2002 7
2003 3
2004 7
2005 4
2006 4
2007 11
2008 9
2009 8
2010 8
2011 9
2012 9
2013 16
2014 9
2015 10
2016 1
2017 9
2018 5
2019 10
2020 4
2021 13
Total 185
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Michael J. Hudson publication distribution in Physics in 2026

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

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 70 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 103–122 to 1,469+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 162. Most scientists, 162, have 323–342 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,469 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 183–202 publications, is where this scientist sits. 103–122 publications: 7 scientists 123–142 publications: 10 scientists 143–162 publications: 31 scientists 163–182 publications: 35 scientists 183–202 publications: 53 scientists 203–222 publications: 81 scientists 223–242 publications: 85 scientists 243–262 publications: 112 scientists 263–282 publications: 114 scientists 283–302 publications: 126 scientists 303–322 publications: 136 scientists 323–342 publications: 162 scientists 343–362 publications: 155 scientists 363–382 publications: 156 scientists 383–402 publications: 134 scientists 403–422 publications: 145 scientists 423–442 publications: 147 scientists 443–462 publications: 131 scientists 463–482 publications: 131 scientists 483–502 publications: 116 scientists 503–522 publications: 106 scientists 523–542 publications: 103 scientists 543–562 publications: 87 scientists 563–582 publications: 84 scientists 583–602 publications: 94 scientists 603–622 publications: 70 scientists 623–642 publications: 76 scientists 643–662 publications: 60 scientists 663–682 publications: 54 scientists 683–702 publications: 60 scientists 703–722 publications: 48 scientists 723–742 publications: 64 scientists 743–762 publications: 48 scientists 763–782 publications: 37 scientists 783–802 publications: 43 scientists 803–822 publications: 34 scientists 823–842 publications: 36 scientists 843–862 publications: 32 scientists 863–882 publications: 32 scientists 883–902 publications: 31 scientists 903–922 publications: 25 scientists 923–942 publications: 15 scientists 943–962 publications: 24 scientists 963–982 publications: 13 scientists 983–1,002 publications: 21 scientists 1,003–1,022 publications: 21 scientists 1,023–1,042 publications: 16 scientists 1,043–1,062 publications: 9 scientists 1,063–1,082 publications: 19 scientists 1,083–1,102 publications: 11 scientists 1,103–1,122 publications: 17 scientists 1,123–1,142 publications: 11 scientists 1,143–1,162 publications: 7 scientists 1,163–1,182 publications: 4 scientists 1,183–1,202 publications: 10 scientists 1,203–1,222 publications: 8 scientists 1,223–1,242 publications: 16 scientists 1,243–1,262 publications: 4 scientists 1,263–1,282 publications: 10 scientists 1,283–1,302 publications: 5 scientists 1,303–1,322 publications: 7 scientists 1,323–1,342 publications: 4 scientists 1,343–1,362 publications: 8 scientists 1,363–1,382 publications: 6 scientists 1,383–1,402 publications: 7 scientists 1,403–1,422 publications: 3 scientists 1,423–1,442 publications: 4 scientists 1,443–1,462 publications: 4 scientists 1,463–1,468 publications: 3 scientists 1,469+ publications: 100 scientists
103–122 publications 1,469+

This scientist: 191 publications — 3rd percentile

3% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,469 publications or more.

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Number of Physics scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,678 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
103–122 7
123–142 10
143–162 31
163–182 35
183–202 53 191
203–222 81
223–242 85
243–262 112
263–282 114
283–302 126
303–322 136
323–342 162
343–362 155
363–382 156
383–402 134
403–422 145
423–442 147
443–462 131
463–482 131
483–502 116
503–522 106
523–542 103
543–562 87
563–582 84
583–602 94
603–622 70
623–642 76
643–662 60
663–682 54
683–702 60
703–722 48
723–742 64
743–762 48
763–782 37
783–802 43
803–822 34
823–842 36
843–862 32
863–882 32
883–902 31
903–922 25
923–942 15
943–962 24
963–982 13
983–1,002 21
1,003–1,022 21
1,023–1,042 16
1,043–1,062 9
1,063–1,082 19
1,083–1,102 11
1,103–1,122 17
1,123–1,142 11
1,143–1,162 7
1,163–1,182 4
1,183–1,202 10
1,203–1,222 8
1,223–1,242 16
1,243–1,262 4
1,263–1,282 10
1,283–1,302 5
1,303–1,322 7
1,323–1,342 4
1,343–1,362 8
1,363–1,382 6
1,383–1,402 7
1,403–1,422 3
1,423–1,442 4
1,443–1,462 4
1,463–1,468 3
1,469+ 100
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Michael J. Hudson D-index placement in Physics in 2026

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

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 59 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 70–71 to 185+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 167. Most scientists, 167, have 80–81 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 72–73 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 70–71 D-Index: 76 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 110 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 143 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 153 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 144 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 167 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 167 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 166 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 132 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 155 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 134 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 137 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 102 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 112 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 110 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 116 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 97 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 103 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 87 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 90 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 78 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 75 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 67 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 69 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 59 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 53 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 42 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 41 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 33 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 32 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 45 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 19 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 24 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 28 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 31 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 20 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 12 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 24 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 23 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 15 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 15 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 11 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 17 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 12 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 11 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 9 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 9 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 11 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 4 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 8 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 5 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 3 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 4 scientists 184 D-Index: 4 scientists 185+ D-Index: 99 scientists
70–71 D-Index 185+

This scientist: 73 D-Index — 5th percentile

5% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more.

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Number of Physics scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,678 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
70–71 76
72–73 110 73
74–75 143
76–77 153
78–79 144
80–81 167
82–83 167
84–85 166
86–87 132
88–89 155
90–91 134
92–93 137
94–95 102
96–97 112
98–99 110
100–101 116
102–103 97
104–105 103
106–107 87
108–109 90
110–111 67
112–113 78
114–115 75
116–117 67
118–119 69
120–121 60
122–123 59
124–125 53
126–127 42
128–129 41
130–131 33
132–133 32
134–135 45
136–137 19
138–139 24
140–141 28
142–143 31
144–145 22
146–147 20
148–149 12
150–151 16
152–153 24
154–155 23
156–157 15
158–159 15
160–161 11
162–163 17
164–165 12
166–167 11
168–169 9
170–171 9
172–173 11
174–175 4
176–177 8
178–179 5
180–181 3
182–183 4
184 4
185+ 99
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Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Galaxy
  • Astronomy
  • Milky Way

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Astrophysics, Astronomy, Galaxy, Weak gravitational lensing and Redshift. His study in Dark energy, Dark matter, Cosmology, Supernova and Telescope falls under the purview of Astrophysics. His work focuses on many connections between Cosmology and other disciplines, such as COSMIC cancer database, that overlap with his field of interest in Pixel.

When carried out as part of a general Astronomy research project, his work on Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope, Primary mirror, Planet and Angular resolution is frequently linked to work in Remote sensing, therefore connecting diverse disciplines of study. Hubble's law, Redshift survey and Galaxy cluster are among the areas of Galaxy where Michael J. Hudson concentrates his study. His study in Weak gravitational lensing is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Dark matter halo, Photometric redshift and Galactic halo.

His most cited work include:

  • SUPERNOVA CONSTRAINTS AND SYSTEMATIC UNCERTAINTIES FROM THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF THE SUPERNOVA LEGACY SURVEY (676 citations)
  • Wide-Field InfrarRed Survey Telescope-Astrophysics Focused Telescope Assets WFIRST-AFTA 2015 Report (663 citations)
  • Supernova Constraints and Systematic Uncertainties from the First 3 Years of the Supernova Legacy Survey (627 citations)

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

Michael J. Hudson focuses on Astrophysics, Galaxy, Astronomy, Redshift and Weak gravitational lensing. His work is connected to Dark matter, Galaxy cluster, Peculiar velocity, Star formation and Cosmology, as a part of Astrophysics. His work carried out in the field of Dark matter brings together such families of science as Halo and Gravitational lens.

His research in Cosmology intersects with topics in COSMIC cancer database and Cosmic microwave background. In his study, which falls under the umbrella issue of Redshift, Supernova is strongly linked to Universe. His research integrates issues of Cold dark matter and Galaxy group in his study of Weak gravitational lensing.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Astrophysics (150.69%)
  • Galaxy (125.86%)
  • Astronomy (76.55%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2016-2021)?

  • Galaxy (125.86%)
  • Astrophysics (150.69%)
  • Redshift (54.48%)

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

His main research concerns Galaxy, Astrophysics, Redshift, Dark matter and Astronomy. Much of his study explores Galaxy relationship to Cosmology. Michael J. Hudson merges Astrophysics with Population in his study.

The Redshift study combines topics in areas such as Fundamental plane, Universe and Cosmic microwave background. In his study, Inference, Statistical physics, Bayesian probability and Mass distribution is strongly linked to Halo, which falls under the umbrella field of Dark matter. His study in the field of Telescope and Large Synoptic Survey Telescope is also linked to topics like Engineering.

Between 2016 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • The Canada–France Imaging Survey: First Results from the u-Band Component (47 citations)
  • The Canada-France Imaging Survey: First results from the u-band component (47 citations)
  • The Weak Lensing Masses of Filaments between Luminous Red Galaxies (43 citations)

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

  • Galaxy
  • Milky Way
  • Astronomy

Michael J. Hudson mostly deals with Galaxy, Astrophysics, Astronomy, Milky Way and Redshift. His Halo, Reverberation mapping, Cold dark matter, Intergalactic travel and Dark energy investigations are all subjects of Astrophysics research. His Milky Way research focuses on Metallicity and how it connects with Blue straggler, Galactic anticenter, Dwarf galaxy, Galactic halo and Local Group.

His work on Redshift survey and Hubble's law as part of his general Redshift study is frequently connected to Amplitude, thereby bridging the divide between different branches of science. His Redshift survey research integrates issues from Star formation, Galaxy formation and evolution, Cosmic microwave background, Universe and Large Synoptic Survey Telescope. Michael J. Hudson interconnects Telescope, COSMIC cancer database, Cosmology, Metric expansion of space and Dark matter in the investigation of issues within Weak gravitational lensing.

Best Publications

  • Wide-Field InfrarRed Survey Telescope-Astrophysics Focused Telescope Assets WFIRST-AFTA 2015 Report

    D. Spergel;N. Gehrels;C. Baltay;D. Bennett

  • SUPERNOVA CONSTRAINTS AND SYSTEMATIC UNCERTAINTIES FROM THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF THE SUPERNOVA LEGACY SURVEY

    A. Conley;A. Conley;J. Guy;M. Sullivan;N. Regnault

  • Supernova Constraints and Systematic Uncertainties from the First 3 Years of the Supernova Legacy Survey

    A. Conley;J. Guy;M. Sullivan;N. Regnault

  • CFHTLenS: the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Lensing Survey

    Catherine Heymans;Ludovic Van Waerbeke;Lance Miller;Thomas Erben

  • CFHTLenS tomographic weak lensing cosmological parameter constraints: Mitigating the impact of intrinsic galaxy alignments

    Catherine Heymans;Emma Grocutt;Alan Heavens;Martin Kilbinger

  • SNLS3: Constraints on Dark Energy Combining the Supernova Legacy Survey Three Year Data with Other Probes

    M. Sullivan;J. Guy;A. Conley;N. Regnault

  • SNLS3: Constraints on dark energy combining the supernova legacy survey three-year data with other probes

    M. Sullivan;J. Guy;A. Conley;A. Conley;N. Regnault

  • Very weak lensing in the CFHTLS Wide: Cosmology from cosmic shear in the linear regime

    L. Fu;L. Fu;E. Semboloni;E. Semboloni;H. Hoekstra;M. Kilbinger;M. Kilbinger

  • CFHTLenS: the Canada–France–Hawaii Telescope Lensing Survey – imaging data and catalogue products

    T. Erben;H. Hildebrandt;H. Hildebrandt;L. Miller;L. van Waerbeke

  • Bayesian galaxy shape measurement for weak lensing surveys – III. Application to the Canada–France–Hawaii Telescope Lensing Survey

    L. Miller;C. Heymans;T. D. Kitching;L. van Waerbeke

  • Consistently Large Cosmic Flows on Scales of 100 Mpc/h: a Challenge for the Standard LCDM Cosmology

    Richard Watkins;Hume A. Feldman;Michael J. Hudson

  • Cosmological Constraints from Measurements of Type Ia Supernovae discovered during the first 1.5 years of the Pan-STARRS1 Survey

    A. Rest;D. Scolnic;R. J. Foley;M. E. Huber

  • CFHTLenS: combined probe cosmological model comparison using 2D weak gravitational lensing

    Martin Kilbinger;Liping Fu;Catherine Heymans;Fergus Simpson

  • NOAO Fundamental Plane Survey -- II. Age and Metallicity along the Red Sequence

    Jenica E. Nelan;Russell J. Smith;Michael J. Hudson;Gary A. Wegner

  • First Cosmic Shear Results from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Wide Synoptic Legacy Survey

    H. Hoekstra;Y. Mellier;L. van Waerbeke;E. Semboloni

  • Consistently large cosmic flows on scales of 100 h−1 Mpc: a challenge for the standard ΛCDM cosmology

    Richard Watkins;Hume A. Feldman;Michael J. Hudson

  • CFHTLenS: Improving the quality of photometric redshifts with precision photometry

    H. Hildebrandt;T. Erben;K.H. Kuijken;L. van Waerbeke

  • Cosmological Constraints from Measurements of Type Ia Supernovae Discovered During the First 1.5 Yr of the Pan-STARRS1 Survey

    Armin Wolfgang Rest;D. Scolnic;R. J. Foley;R. J. Foley;M. E. Huber

  • NOAO fundamental plane survey II : age and metallicity along the red sequence from line-strength data.

    Jenica E. Nelan;Russell J. Smith;Michael J. Hudson;Gary A. Wegner

  • Cosmic flows in the nearby universe from Type Ia supernovae

    Stephen J. Turnbull;Michael J. Hudson;Michael J. Hudson;Hume A. Feldman;Malcolm Hicken

Frequent Co-Authors

Henk Hoekstra
Henk Hoekstra Leiden University
Catherine Heymans
Catherine Heymans University of Edinburgh
Lance Miller
Lance Miller University of Oxford
Konrad Kuijken
Konrad Kuijken Leiden University
Yannick Mellier
Yannick Mellier Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris
Terry J. Bridges
Terry J. Bridges Queen's University
Roger L. Davies
Roger L. Davies University of Oxford
H. J. McCracken
H. J. McCracken Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris
David J. Schlegel
David J. Schlegel Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Raymond G. Carlberg
Raymond G. Carlberg University of Toronto

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