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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Psychology 119 267 230 16 16 671 49893
Neuroscience 119 398 357 8 8 708 49888

Paul B. Fitzgerald publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Paul B. Fitzgerald between 1997 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Paul B. Fitzgerald published across 29 years, from 1997 to 2025, averaging 30 papers a year. Output peaked at 59 publications in 2013. 92 of the 870 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
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Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1997 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 59. Peak 59 publications in 2013. 1997: 1 publication 1998: 1 publication 1999: 3 publications 2000: 12 publications 2001: 4 publications 2002: 12 publications 2003: 16 publications 2004: 18 publications 2005: 17 publications 2006: 33 publications 2007: 26 publications 2008: 43 publications 2009: 22 publications 2010: 37 publications 2011: 34 publications 2012: 52 publications 2013: 59 publications 2014: 33 publications 2015: 45 publications 2016: 38 publications 2017: 36 publications 2018: 30 publications 2019: 37 publications 2020: 31 publications 2021: 51 publications 2022: 45 publications 2023: 42 publications 2024: 52 publications 2025: 40 publications
1997 2025

870 publications in total across all disciplines

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Paul B. Fitzgerald: publications per year, 1997 to 2025
Year Publications
1997 1
1998 1
1999 3
2000 12
2001 4
2002 12
2003 16
2004 18
2005 17
2006 33
2007 26
2008 43
2009 22
2010 37
2011 34
2012 52
2013 59
2014 33
2015 45
2016 38
2017 36
2018 30
2019 37
2020 31
2021 51
2022 45
2023 42
2024 52
2025 40
Total 870
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Paul B. Fitzgerald publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Psychology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Paul B. Fitzgerald sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 69 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 31–40 to 705+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 736. Most scientists, 736, have 101–110 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 671–680 publications, is where this scientist sits. 31–40 publications: 6 scientists 41–50 publications: 52 scientists 51–60 publications: 138 scientists 61–70 publications: 299 scientists 71–80 publications: 461 scientists 81–90 publications: 605 scientists 91–100 publications: 713 scientists 101–110 publications: 736 scientists 111–120 publications: 686 scientists 121–130 publications: 670 scientists 131–140 publications: 644 scientists 141–150 publications: 597 scientists 151–160 publications: 576 scientists 161–170 publications: 477 scientists 171–180 publications: 450 scientists 181–190 publications: 397 scientists 191–200 publications: 343 scientists 201–210 publications: 328 scientists 211–220 publications: 313 scientists 221–230 publications: 283 scientists 231–240 publications: 226 scientists 241–250 publications: 196 scientists 251–260 publications: 201 scientists 261–270 publications: 171 scientists 271–280 publications: 151 scientists 281–290 publications: 139 scientists 291–300 publications: 113 scientists 301–310 publications: 102 scientists 311–320 publications: 100 scientists 321–330 publications: 76 scientists 331–340 publications: 92 scientists 341–350 publications: 85 scientists 351–360 publications: 69 scientists 361–370 publications: 71 scientists 371–380 publications: 63 scientists 381–390 publications: 58 scientists 391–400 publications: 57 scientists 401–410 publications: 43 scientists 411–420 publications: 33 scientists 421–430 publications: 50 scientists 431–440 publications: 41 scientists 441–450 publications: 32 scientists 451–460 publications: 27 scientists 461–470 publications: 28 scientists 471–480 publications: 25 scientists 481–490 publications: 28 scientists 491–500 publications: 20 scientists 501–510 publications: 23 scientists 511–520 publications: 26 scientists 521–530 publications: 17 scientists 531–540 publications: 21 scientists 541–550 publications: 14 scientists 551–560 publications: 16 scientists 561–570 publications: 10 scientists 571–580 publications: 22 scientists 581–590 publications: 9 scientists 591–600 publications: 14 scientists 601–610 publications: 9 scientists 611–620 publications: 11 scientists 621–630 publications: 4 scientists 631–640 publications: 7 scientists 641–650 publications: 5 scientists 651–660 publications: 10 scientists 661–670 publications: 8 scientists 671–680 publications: 8 scientists 681–690 publications: 4 scientists 691–700 publications: 3 scientists 701–704 publications: 4 scientists 705+ publications: 100 scientists
31–40 publications 705+

This scientist: 671 publications — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.

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Number of Psychology scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 11,416 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
31–40 6
41–50 52
51–60 138
61–70 299
71–80 461
81–90 605
91–100 713
101–110 736
111–120 686
121–130 670
131–140 644
141–150 597
151–160 576
161–170 477
171–180 450
181–190 397
191–200 343
201–210 328
211–220 313
221–230 283
231–240 226
241–250 196
251–260 201
261–270 171
271–280 151
281–290 139
291–300 113
301–310 102
311–320 100
321–330 76
331–340 92
341–350 85
351–360 69
361–370 71
371–380 63
381–390 58
391–400 57
401–410 43
411–420 33
421–430 50
431–440 41
441–450 32
451–460 27
461–470 28
471–480 25
481–490 28
491–500 20
501–510 23
511–520 26
521–530 17
531–540 21
541–550 14
551–560 16
561–570 10
571–580 22
581–590 9
591–600 14
601–610 9
611–620 11
621–630 4
631–640 7
641–650 5
651–660 10
661–670 8
671–680 8 671
681–690 4
691–700 3
701–704 4
705+ 100
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Paul B. Fitzgerald D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Psychology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Paul B. Fitzgerald sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 58 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30–31 to 144+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 702. Most scientists, 702, have 32–33 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 118–119 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30–31 D-Index: 398 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 702 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 671 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 659 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 641 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 671 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 617 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 558 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 495 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 487 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 445 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 390 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 408 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 345 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 325 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 321 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 248 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 290 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 218 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 219 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 215 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 183 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 169 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 132 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 137 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 120 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 112 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 86 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 101 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 83 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 77 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 70 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 78 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 58 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 53 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 57 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 48 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 53 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 46 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 24 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 35 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 27 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 31 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 22 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 16 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 24 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 18 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 11 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 19 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 10 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 16 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 10 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 12 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 8 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 5 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 12 scientists 144+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30–31 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 119 D-Index — 98th percentile

98% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

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Number of Psychology scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 11,416 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30–31 398
32–33 702
34–35 671
36–37 659
38–39 641
40–41 671
42–43 617
44–45 558
46–47 495
48–49 487
50–51 445
52–53 390
54–55 408
56–57 345
58–59 325
60–61 321
62–63 248
64–65 290
66–67 218
68–69 219
70–71 215
72–73 183
74–75 169
76–77 132
78–79 137
80–81 120
82–83 112
84–85 86
86–87 101
88–89 83
90–91 77
92–93 70
94–95 78
96–97 58
98–99 53
100–101 57
102–103 48
104–105 53
106–107 46
108–109 24
110–111 35
112–113 27
114–115 32
116–117 31
118–119 22 119
120–121 16
122–123 24
124–125 18
126–127 11
128–129 19
130–131 10
132–133 16
134–135 10
136–137 12
138–139 8
140–141 5
142–143 12
144+ 98
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Neuroscience in Australia Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Neuroscience in Australia Leader Award

Overview

Paul B. Fitzgerald is a researcher affiliated with the Australian National University in Australia. Their work spans multiple areas within neuroscience and medicine, with a particular focus on brain stimulation techniques and neuropsychiatric conditions.

The scientist's research primarily addresses topics such as:

  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
  • Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
  • EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • Neural dynamics and brain function
  • Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
  • Treatment of Major Depression
  • Pain Management and Treatment

They have contributed to key fields of study including Neuroscience and Medicine, with significant attention to subfields such as Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurology, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, and Pharmacology.

Recent publications by Paul B. Fitzgerald illustrate their involvement in advancing brain stimulation techniques and personalized neuropsychiatric treatments. Notable papers include:

  • Using Brain Imaging to Improve Spatial Targeting of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression (2020) published in Biological Psychiatry
  • Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Personalization of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment for Depression (2020) published in JAMA Psychiatry
  • Brain stimulation and brain lesions converge on common causal circuits in neuropsychiatric disease (2021) published in Nature Human Behaviour
  • Personalized connectivity-guided DLPFC-TMS for depression: Advancing computational feasibility, precision and reproducibility (2021) published in Human Brain Mapping
  • Large-scale analysis of interindividual variability in theta-burst stimulation data: Results from the 'Big TMS Data Collaboration' (2020) published in Brain Stimulation

The scientist collaborates frequently with several researchers, including:

  • Neil W. Bailey
  • Aron T. Hill
  • Kate E. Hoy
  • Bernadette M. Fitzgibbon
  • Zafiris J. Daskalakis

Publications by Paul B. Fitzgerald appear often in venues such as bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Brain Stimulation, Clinical Neurophysiology, Journal of Affective Disorders, and Mindfulness.

Additionally, they have contributed to book publications including Different Ways to Help Those With Mental Illness (2020), published by Frontiers Media.

Best Publications

  • Non-invasive electrical and magnetic stimulation of the brain, spinal cord, roots and peripheral nerves: Basic principles and procedures for routine clinical and research application: An updated report from an I.F.C.N. Committee

    P.M. Rossini;D. Burke;R. Chen;L.G. Cohen

  • Efficacy and safety of transcranial magnetic stimulation in the acute treatment of major depression: A multisite randomized controlled trial.

    John P. O’Reardon;H. Brent Solvason;Philip G. Janicak;Shirlene Sampson

  • A comprehensive review of the effects of rTMS on motor cortical excitability and inhibition.

    Paul Bernard Fitzgerald;Sarah Fountain;Zafiris J Daskalakis

  • A meta-analytic study of changes in brain activation in depression.

    Paul B. Fitzgerald;Angela R. Laird;Jerome Maller;Zafiris J. Daskalakis

  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders

    Gin S Malhi;Darryl L Bassett;Philip Boyce;Richard Bryant

  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of depression: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

    Paul B. Fitzgerald;Timothy L. Brown;Natasha A. U. Marston;Z. Jeff Daskalakis

  • The mechanisms of interhemispheric inhibition in the human motor cortex

    Zafiris Jeff Daskalakis;Bruce K Christensen;Paul B Fitzgerald;Lailoma Roshan

  • Improving working memory: The effect of combining cognitive activity and anodal transcranial direct current stimulation to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

    Sophie Andrews;Kate Elizabeth Hoy;Peter Gregory Enticott;Zafiris Jeff Daskalakis

  • Effects of Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Working Memory: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Findings From Healthy and Neuropsychiatric Populations

    Aron Thomas Hill;Paul Bernard Fitzgerald;Kate Elizabeth Hoy

  • A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Sequential Bilateral Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression

    Paul B. Fitzgerald;Jessica Benitez;Anthony de Castella;Z. Jeff Daskalakis

  • A randomized trial of rTMS targeted with MRI based neuro-navigation in treatment-resistant depression

    Paul Bernard Fitzgerald;Kate Elizabeth Hoy;Susan Ann McQueen;Jerome Joseph Maller

  • A review of the role of female gender in autism spectrum disorders.

    Melissa Kirkovski;Peter Gregory Enticott;Paul Bernard Fitzgerald

  • Clinical utility and prospective of TMS–EEG

    Sara Tremblay;Sara Tremblay;Nigel C. Rogasch;Isabella Premoli;Daniel M. Blumberger

  • Addiction, compulsive drug seeking, and the role of frontostriatal mechanisms in regulating inhibitory control

    Jodie Feil;Dianne Sheppard;Paul B. Fitzgerald;Paul B. Fitzgerald;Murat Yücel

  • Analysing concurrent transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroencephalographic data: A review and introduction to the open-source TESA software

    Nigel C. Rogasch;Caley Sullivan;Richard H. Thomson;Nathan S. Rose

  • Exploring the connectivity between the cerebellum and motor cortex in humans

    Zafiris Jeff Daskalakis;Guillermo O Paradiso;Bruce K Christensen;Paul Bernard Fitzgerald

  • Evidence for impaired cortical inhibition in schizophrenia using transcranial magnetic stimulation.

    Zafiris Jeff Daskalakis;Bruce K Christensen;Robert Chen;Paul B Fitzgerald

  • A meta-analytic study of changes in brain activation in depression.

    P Fitzgerald;J Maller;K Hoy;T Oxley

  • Removing artefacts from TMS-EEG recordings using independent component analysis: Importance for assessing prefrontal and motor cortex network properties

    Nigel Craig Rogasch;Richard Hilton Siddall Thomson;Faranak Farzan;Bernadette Fitzgibbon

  • Using Brain Imaging to Improve Spatial Targeting of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression.

    Robin F.H. Cash;Anne Weigand;Andrew Zalesky;Shan H. Siddiqi

  • An analysis of functional neuroimaging studies of dorsolateral prefrontal cortical activity in depression.

    Paul Bernard Fitzgerald;Thomas James Oxley;Angela R Laird;Jayashri Kulkarni

  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation: a new investigational and treatment tool in psychiatry.

    Zafiris Jeff Daskalakis;Bruce K Christensen;Paul B Fitzgerald;Robert Chen

Frequent Co-Authors

Zafiris J. Daskalakis
Zafiris J. Daskalakis University of California - San Diego School of Medicine
Kate E. Hoy
Kate E. Hoy Bionics Institute
Peter G. Enticott
Peter G. Enticott Deakin University
Jerome Joseph Maller
Jerome Joseph Maller General Electric (Spain)
Nigel C. Rogasch
Nigel C. Rogasch University of Adelaide
Seetal Dodd
Seetal Dodd Deakin University
Michael Berk
Michael Berk Deakin University
Faranak Farzan
Faranak Farzan Simon Fraser University
Robert Chen
Robert Chen University Health Network
Mera S. Barr
Mera S. Barr University of Toronto

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