The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Paul Fons sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 274 publications — 51st percentile
51% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 1,065 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Paul Fons sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 56 D-Index — 71st percentile
71% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 111 D-Index or more.
Paul Fons is affiliated with Keio University in Japan and focuses their research on materials science and engineering, particularly within the chemistry and electronic engineering subfields. Their work concentrates heavily on phase-change materials and chalcogenides, which intersect with the study of chalcogenide semiconductor thin films and two-dimensional (2D) materials.
Their research interests also include quantum dots synthesis and properties, transition metal oxide nanomaterials, topological materials and phenomena, and perovskite materials and applications. This diverse range reflects a broad engagement with advanced functional materials and nanotechnology relevant to electronic and optical applications.
Paul Fons has published extensively in various scientific journals, with some notable recent papers including:
The most frequent publication venues for their work include Applied Physics Letters, physica status solidi (RRL) - Rapid Research Letters, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, physica status solidi (b), and ACS Nano. These journals reflect a strong emphasis on condensed matter physics, material synthesis, and nanostructured functional materials.
Collaborations form an important aspect of their scientific contribution. Frequent co-authors include Yuta Saito, Alexander V. Kolobov, Shogo Hatayama, Yuji Sutou, and Yi Shuang. These partnerships highlight active engagement with researchers focusing on layered materials, phase-change technologies, and nanoscale phenomena.
Paul Fons's research spans multiple subfields such as materials chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, atomic and molecular physics and optics, polymers and plastics, and biomedical engineering, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches to material development and characterization.
Alexander V. Kolobov;Paul Fons;Anatoly I. Frenkel;Alexei L. Ankudinov
R. E. Simpson;P. Fons;A. V. Kolobov;T. Fukaya
K. Matsubara;P. Fons;K. Iwata;A. Yamada
R. E. Simpson;M. Krbal;P. Fons;A. V. Kolobov
P. Fons;K. Iwata;A. Yamada;K. Matsubara
P Fons;K Iwata;S Niki;A Yamada
K Iwata;P Fons;A Yamada;K Matsubara
K.S. Andrikopoulos;K.S. Andrikopoulos;S.N. Yannopoulos;A.V. Kolobov;A.V. Kolobov;P. Fons
A.V. Kolobov;M. Krbal;P. Fons;J. Tominaga
Shogo Ishizuka;Akimasa Yamada;Muhammad Monirul Islam;Hajime Shibata
J. Tominaga;A. V. Kolobov;P. Fons;T. Nakano
K. Matsubara;H. Tampo;H. Shibata;A. Yamada
K. Nakahara;H. Takasu;P. Fons;A. Yamada
K Iwata;P Fons;S Niki;A Yamada
S. Chichibu;S. Chichibu;T. Mizutani;K. Murakami;T. Shioda
S. Ishizuka;K. Sakurai;A. Yamada;K. Matsubara
H. Tampo;H. Shibata;K. Matsubara;A. Yamada
Paul Fons;Hiroshi Tampo;Alexander V. Kolobov;Masataka Ohkubo
H. Tampo;H. Shibata;K. Maejima;A. Yamada
A. V. Kolobov;J. Tominaga;P. Fons;T. Uruga
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