2026 Robert G. Sargent: Computer Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Computer Science	37	10488	10192	4388	4205	132	10396

Research.com Recognitions

2005 - Fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)

Overview

Robert G. Sargent is affiliated with Syracuse University in the United States. Their research spans several fields, primarily Environmental Science and Engineering, with particular focus on Environmental Engineering as a subfield.

Their recent scholarly work includes publications that address cartography and numerical analysis techniques, reflecting interests in Historical Geography and Cartography as well as Advanced Numerical Analysis Techniques.

Minimum-distortion continuous cartograms by numerically optimized meshes (2024), published in arXiv (Cornell University)
Minimum-distortion continuous cartograms by numerically optimized meshes (2025), published in the International Journal of Cartography

Robert G. Sargent has frequently collaborated with co-authors Brett Walters and Chris Wickens. Their publications have appeared most often in arXiv (Cornell University) and the International Journal of Cartography.

arXiv (Cornell University): 1 publication
International Journal of Cartography: 1 publication

Their research topics cover a broad spectrum of fields and applications. Key areas of work include:

Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety Research
Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring
Optical measurement and interference techniques
Advanced Numerical Analysis Techniques
Historical Geography and Cartography

In terms of subfields, Robert G. Sargent has contributed to Environmental Engineering, Social Psychology, Radiological and Ultrasound Technology, Surgery, and Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition.

Environmental Engineering
Social Psychology
Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Surgery
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

Among accolades, Robert G. Sargent was recognized as a Fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) in 2005.

Best Publications

Verification and validation of simulation models

Robert G. Sargent

4070
Citations
A Methodology for Fitting and Validating Metamodels in Simulation

Jack P.C. Kleijnen;Robert G. Sargent

726
Citations
Validation and verification of simulation models

Robert G. Sargent

416
Citations
Verification and validation of simulation models

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385
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A Unifying View of Hybrid Simulation/Analytic Models and Modeling

J. G. Shanthikumar;R. G. Sargent

340
Citations
Verification, validation and accreditation of simulation models

R.G. Sargent

292
Citations
Verification and Validation of Simulation Models

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260
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Verification and validation of simulation models

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235
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Verification and validation of simulation models

Robert G. Sargent

230
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Perspectives on the Evolution of Simulation

Richard E. Nance;Robert G. Sargent

227
Citations
A methodology for cost-risk analysis in the statistical validation of simulation models

Osman Balci;Robert G. Sargent

217
Citations
Some approaches and paradigms for verifying and validating simulation models

R.G. Sargent

210
Citations
Verification and validation of simulation models

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204
Citations
Verifying and validating simulation models

Robert G. Sargent

193
Citations
Validation and Verification of Simulation Models

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137
Citations
Validation of Simulation Models via Simultaneous Confidence Intervals

Osman Balci;Robert G. Sargent

124
Citations
Validation of simulation models

Robert G. Sargent

123
Citations
Verification and validation of simulation models

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118
Citations
Analysis of future event set algorithms for discrete event simulation

William M. McCormack;Robert G. Sargent

114
Citations
An investigation of finite-sample behavior of confidence interval estimators

Robert G. Sargent;Keebom Kang;David Goldsman

110
Citations
A tutorial on verification and validation of simulation models (1984)

Robert G. Sargent

102
Citations
Simulation model verification and validation

Robert G. Sargent

93
Citations
Simulation Model Validation

Robert G. Sargent

86
Citations
Some examples of simulation model validation using hypothesis testing

Osman Balci;Robert G. Sargent

81
Citations
Some subjective validation methods using graphical displays of data

Robert G. Sargent

80
Citations
Verification and validation of simulation models

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80
Citations
A modification of the process interaction world view

Bruce A. Cota;Robert G. Sargent

79
Citations
A tutorial on validation and verification of simulation models

Robert G. Sargent

75
Citations
A Formal Development of Event Graphs as an Aid to Structured and Efficient Simulation Programs

Tapas K. Som;Robert G. Sargent

68
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Osman Balci Virginia Tech

Jack P. C. Kleijnen Tilburg University

Christopher D. Wickens Colorado State University

Lee W. Schruben University of California, Berkeley

Bernard P. Zeigler University of Arizona

Sally C. Brailsford University of Southampton

Stewart Robinson Loughborough University

Paul A. Fishwick The University of Texas at Dallas

Russell R. Barton Pennsylvania State University

External Links

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