D-Index & Metrics Best Publications
Environmental Sciences
Germany
2023

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Discipline name D-index D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines. Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking
Environmental Sciences D-index 143 Citations 109,992 482 World Ranking 9 National Ranking 1

Research.com Recognitions

Awards & Achievements

2023 - Research.com Environmental Sciences in Germany Leader Award

2022 - Research.com Environmental Sciences in Germany Leader Award

2006 - Fellow of the Royal Society, United Kingdom

2004 - Fellow, The World Academy of Sciences

2004 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

2001 - Fellow of American Geophysical Union (AGU)

1995 - Nobel Prize for their work in atmospheric chemistry, particularly concerning the formation and decomposition of ozone

1994 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences

1986 - Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • World War II
  • Oxygen
  • Ecology

Paul J. Crutzen mainly investigates Atmospheric sciences, Troposphere, Ozone, Atmospheric chemistry and Atmosphere. Paul J. Crutzen works in the field of Atmospheric sciences, namely Stratosphere. His Troposphere research includes themes of Atmospheric models and Hydrocarbon.

His work deals with themes such as Photodissociation, Photochemistry and NOx, which intersect with Ozone. His Atmospheric chemistry research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Nitrogen dioxide, Trace gas, Atmosphere of Earth, Environmental chemistry and Dry season. His studies in Atmosphere integrate themes in fields like Hydrogen production, Ionization, Methanol and Water vapor.

His most cited work include:

  • A safe operating space for humanity (5983 citations)
  • Planetary boundaries: Exploring the safe operating space for humanity (2805 citations)
  • Aerosols, climate, and the hydrological cycle (2662 citations)

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

His main research concerns Atmospheric sciences, Ozone, Troposphere, Stratosphere and Atmosphere. Paul J. Crutzen has included themes like Climatology, Meteorology and Atmospheric chemistry in his Atmospheric sciences study. His research in Atmospheric chemistry tackles topics such as Environmental chemistry which are related to areas like Trace gas.

Analytical chemistry is closely connected to Photodissociation in his research, which is encompassed under the umbrella topic of Ozone. His Troposphere study deals with Aerosol intersecting with Mineralogy. His Stratosphere research incorporates themes from Chlorine, Water vapor, Atmosphere of Earth and Altitude.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Atmospheric sciences (48.48%)
  • Ozone (24.90%)
  • Troposphere (25.29%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2005-2021)?

  • Atmospheric sciences (48.48%)
  • Anthropocene (6.08%)
  • Atmosphere (20.15%)

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

His primary scientific interests are in Atmospheric sciences, Anthropocene, Atmosphere, Global warming and Environmental ethics. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Climatology and Greenhouse gas. His Climatology research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Ozone and Water vapor.

His Anthropocene research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Physical geography and Earth system science. His research in Atmosphere intersects with topics in Radiative transfer and Deposition. His Global warming study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Agriculture and Biofuel.

Between 2005 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • A safe operating space for humanity (5983 citations)
  • Planetary boundaries: Exploring the safe operating space for humanity (2805 citations)
  • The Anthropocene: are humans now overwhelming the great forces of Nature? (1605 citations)

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

  • World War II
  • Oxygen
  • Ecology

Paul J. Crutzen mainly focuses on Anthropocene, Earth system science, Global warming, Global change and Climate change. His Earth system science research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Sustainability and Earth science. His Global warming research incorporates elements of Biodiesel, Agriculture, Biofuel and Greenhouse gas.

His Biodiesel study incorporates themes from Fossil fuel, Panicum virgatum, Biosphere and Environmental protection. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Atmospheric sciences, Nitrogen cycle, Ecosystem and Biogeochemistry. His work carried out in the field of Effects of global warming brings together such families of science as Climatology, Stratosphere, Troposphere and Aerosol.

This overview was generated by a machine learning system which analysed the scientist’s body of work. If you have any feedback, you can contact us here.

Best Publications

A safe operating space for humanity

Johan Rockström;Johan Rockström;Will Steffen;Will Steffen;Kevin Noone;Åsa Persson;Åsa Persson.
(2009)

12329 Citations

Planetary boundaries: Exploring the safe operating space for humanity

Johan Rockström;Johan Rockström;Will Steffen;Will Steffen;Kevin Noone;Åsa Persson;Åsa Persson.
(2009)

6059 Citations

Aerosols, climate, and the hydrological cycle

V. Ramanathan;P. J. Crutzen;P. J. Crutzen;J. T. Kiehl;D. Rosenfeld.
Science (2001)

4095 Citations

Geology of mankind

Paul J. Crutzen.
Nature (2002)

3967 Citations

The Anthropocene: are humans now overwhelming the great forces of Nature?

Will Steffen;Paul J. Crutzen;John R. McNeill.
AMBIO: A Journal of the Human Environment (2007)

3534 Citations

Biomass Burning in the Tropics: Impact on Atmospheric Chemistry and Biogeochemical Cycles

Paul J. Crutzen;Meinrat O. Andreae.
Science (1990)

3216 Citations

The Anthropocene: conceptual and historical perspectives

Will Steffen;Jacques Grinevald;Paul J Crutzen;John R McNeill.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A (2011)

2450 Citations

Atmospheric aerosols: Biogeochemical sources and role in atmospheric chemistry

Meinrat O. Andreae;Paul J. Crutzen.
Science (1997)

2102 Citations

The influence of nitrogen oxides on the atmospheric ozone content

Paul J. Crutzen.
Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society (1970)

2046 Citations

N 2 O release from agro-biofuel production negates global warming reduction by replacing fossil fuels

Paul J. Crutzen;Paul J. Crutzen;Paul J. Crutzen;A. R. Mosier;K. A. Smith;W. Winiwarter.
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics (2008)

1852 Citations

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