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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 56 11581 10429 3127 2556 135 11598

P. Michael Davidson publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by P. Michael Davidson between 1979 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. P. Michael Davidson published across 48 years, from 1979 to 2026, averaging 4 papers a year. Output peaked at 16 publications in 2014. 7 of the 190 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1979 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 16. Peak 16 publications in 2014. 1979: 1 publication 1980: 3 publications 1981: 5 publications 1982: 1 publication 1983: 3 publications 1984: 2 publications 1985: 1 publication 1986: 4 publications 1987: 3 publications 1988: 1 publication 1989: 1 publication 1990: 2 publications 1991: 0 publications 1992: 2 publications 1993: 5 publications 1994: 1 publication 1995: 0 publications 1996: 1 publication 1997: 3 publications 1998: 2 publications 1999: 2 publications 2000: 4 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 3 publications 2003: 6 publications 2004: 5 publications 2005: 9 publications 2006: 2 publications 2007: 6 publications 2008: 7 publications 2009: 7 publications 2010: 6 publications 2011: 9 publications 2012: 9 publications 2013: 12 publications 2014: 16 publications 2015: 12 publications 2016: 11 publications 2017: 6 publications 2018: 0 publications 2019: 2 publications 2020: 4 publications 2021: 0 publications 2022: 0 publications 2023: 1 publication 2024: 1 publication 2025: 4 publications 2026: 3 publications
1979 2026

190 publications in total across all disciplines

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P. Michael Davidson: publications per year, 1979 to 2026
Year Publications
1979 1
1980 3
1981 5
1982 1
1983 3
1984 2
1985 1
1986 4
1987 3
1988 1
1989 1
1990 2
1991 0
1992 2
1993 5
1994 1
1995 0
1996 1
1997 3
1998 2
1999 2
2000 4
2001 2
2002 3
2003 6
2004 5
2005 9
2006 2
2007 6
2008 7
2009 7
2010 6
2011 9
2012 9
2013 12
2014 16
2015 12
2016 11
2017 6
2018 0
2019 2
2020 4
2021 0
2022 0
2023 1
2024 1
2025 4
2026 3
Total 190
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P. Michael Davidson 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 P. Michael Davidson 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, 121–140 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: 135 publications — 9th percentile

9% 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
121–140 918 135
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
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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P. Michael Davidson 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 P. Michael Davidson 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, 56–57 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: 56 D-Index — 36th percentile

36% 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 56
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
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

  • 1991 - Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology Food Microbiology

Overview

P. Michael Davidson is affiliated with the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the field of Medicine with a particular emphasis on Epidemiology, Inorganic Chemistry, Plant Science, Molecular Biology, and Microbiology as key subfields of study.

Their work encompasses several main topics including Coconut Research and Applications, GABA and Rice Research, Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications, Influenza Virus Research Studies, Respiratory Viral Infections Research, Bacterial Infections and Vaccines, and Sodium Intake and Health.

Recent papers authored or co-authored by P. Michael Davidson include:

  • Corrigendum to "Properties and potential food applications of lauric arginate as a cationic antimicrobial" [International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2023]
  • The antigenic landscape of N1 neuraminidase in human influenza A virus strains isolated between 2009 and 2020 [bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), 2024]
  • Integrating potassium-enriched salt into cardiovascular practice: A critical role for nurses [International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2025]

Frequent co-authors collaborating with P. Michael Davidson include:

  • Qiu-Min Ma
  • Qixin Zhong
  • João Paulo Portela Catani
  • Anouk Smet
  • Tine Ysenbaert

The venues where P. Michael Davidson most often publishes their research are:

  • International Journal of Food Microbiology
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • International Journal of Nursing Studies

In recognition of their contributions, Davidson was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology in 1991 with a citation in Food Microbiology.

Best Publications

  • Chemical Preservatives and Natural Antimicrobial Compounds

    P. Michael Davidson;T. Matthew Taylor;Shannon E. Schmidt

  • Antimicrobials in Food

    P. Michael Davidson;T. Matthew Taylor;Jairus R. D. David

  • Liposomal Nanocapsules in Food Science and Agriculture

    T Matthew Taylor;P Michael Davidson;Barry D Bruce;Jochen Weiss

  • Physical, mechanical, and antibacterial properties of chitosan/PEO blend films.

    Svetlana Zivanovic;Jiajie Li;P. Michael Davidson;Kevin Kit

  • Nanofibrous chitosan non-wovens for filtration applications

    Keyur Desai;Kevin Kit;Jiajie Li;P. Michael Davidson

  • Size, stability, and entrapment efficiency of phospholipid nanocapsules containing polypeptide antimicrobials.

    Lilian M Were;Barry D Bruce;P Michael Davidson;Jochen Weiss

  • Antimicrobial activity of ultrasound-assisted solvent-extracted spices.

    C. Thongson;P.M. Davidson;W. Mahakarnchanakul;J. Weiss

  • Thymol Nanoencapsulated by Sodium Caseinate: Physical and Antilisterial Properties

    Kang Pan;Huaiqiong Chen;P. Michael Davidson;Qixin Zhong

  • Naturally Occurring Antimicrobials for Minimally Processed Foods

    P Michael Davidson;Faith J Critzer;T Matthew Taylor

  • Physical, mechanical, and antimicrobial properties of chitosan films with microemulsions of cinnamon bark oil and soybean oil

    Qiumin Ma;Yue Zhang;Faith Critzer;P. Michael Davidson

  • Characterization of Antimicrobial-bearing Liposomes by ζ-Potential, Vesicle Size, and Encapsulation Efficiency

    T. Matthew Taylor;Sylvia Gaysinsky;P. Michael Davidson;Barry D. Bruce

  • Growth inhibition of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes by carvacrol and eugenol encapsulated in surfactant micelles.

    Sylvia Gaysinsky;P. Michael Davidson;Barry D. Bruce;Jochen Weiss

  • Characterization and comparison of chitosan/PVP and chitosan/PEO blend films

    J. Li;S. Zivanovic;P.M. Davidson;K. Kit

  • Encapsulation of Nisin and Lysozyme in Liposomes Enhances Efficacy against Listeria monocytogenes

    Lilian M. Were;Barry Bruce;P. Michael Davidson;Jochen Weiss

  • Inactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua in apple and carrot juices using high pressure homogenization and nisin.

    Panchalee Pathanibul;T. Matthew Taylor;P. Michael Davidson;Federico Harte

  • Nanocapsular Dispersion of Thymol for Enhanced Dispersibility and Increased Antimicrobial Effectiveness against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes in Model Food Systems

    Bhavini Shah;P. Michael Davidson;Qixin Zhong

  • Nanodispersed eugenol has improved antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes in bovine milk.

    Bhavini Shah;P. Michael Davidson;Qixin Zhong

  • Sustained release of lysozyme from zein microcapsules produced by a supercritical anti-solvent process

    Qixin Zhong;Minfeng Jin;P. Michael Davidson;Svetlana Zivanovic

  • Antimicrobial activity of thyme oil co-nanoemulsified with sodium caseinate and lecithin.

    Jia Xue;P. Michael Davidson;Qixin Zhong

  • Antimicrobial efficacy of eugenol microemulsions in milk against listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli O157: H7

    Sylvia Gaysinsky;T. Matthew Taylor;P. Michael Davidson;Barry D. Bruce

  • Molecular weight of chitosan influences antimicrobial activity in oil-in-water emulsions.

    S. Zivanovic;C. C. Basurto;S. Chi;P. M. Davidson

Frequent Co-Authors

Qixin Zhong
Qixin Zhong University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Jochen Weiss
Jochen Weiss University of Hohenheim
John N. Sofos
John N. Sofos Colorado State University
C. Neal Stewart
C. Neal Stewart University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Ashim K. Datta
Ashim K. Datta Cornell University
Mark Harrison
Mark Harrison University of Oxford
Harry M. Meyer
Harry M. Meyer Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Joseph F. Frank
Joseph F. Frank University of Georgia
Stephen P. Oliver
Stephen P. Oliver University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Yangchao Luo
Yangchao Luo University of Connecticut

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