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48
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12935
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6101
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Robert J. Peterka publication distribution in Neuroscience in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Neuroscience in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Robert J. Peterka sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 887+

This scientist: 111 publications — 23rd percentile

23% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 887 publications or more.

Robert J. Peterka D-index placement in Neuroscience in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Neuroscience scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Robert J. Peterka sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 48 D-Index — 37th percentile

37% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Robert J. Peterka is affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University in the United States. Their research spans primarily the fields of Neuroscience and Medicine, with a significant focus on related subfields including Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurology, Epidemiology, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, and Psychiatry and Mental Health.

The scientist's work covers several main topics, notably Vestibular and Auditory Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Visual Perception and Processing Mechanisms, Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention, Motor Control and Adaptation, Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders, and Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery.

Peterka has contributed frequently to various scientific journals, with publications appearing in Frontiers in Neurology, bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal of Neurophysiology, Physical Therapy, and Frontiers in Sports and Active Living.

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Robert J. Peterka include:

  • The role of vestibular cues in postural sway, 2021, Journal of Neurophysiology
  • The Measurement of Eye Movements in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Structured Review of an Emerging Area, 2020, Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
  • Exploring persistent complaints of imbalance after mTBI: Oculomotor, peripheral vestibular and central sensory integration function, 2021, Journal of Vestibular Research
  • The Sensor Technology and Rehabilitative Timing (START) Protocol: A Randomized Controlled Trial for the Rehabilitation of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, 2020, Physical Therapy
  • Frequency-dependent integration of auditory and vestibular cues for self-motion perception, 2020, Journal of Neurophysiology

Among frequent collaborators, Peterka has worked extensively with Lucy Parrington, Laurie A. King, Timothy E. Hullar, Peter C. Fino, and James C. Chesnutt. These partnerships reflect a sustained engagement with research teams focusing on topics related to vestibular function, brain injury, motor control, and rehabilitation.

Best Publications

  • Sensorimotor integration in human postural control

    R. J. Peterka

  • Dynamic regulation of sensorimotor integration in human postural control.

    Robert J. Peterka;Patrick J. Loughlin

  • Humans use internal models to estimate gravity and linear acceleration

    Daniel M. Merfeld;Lionel Zupan;Robert J. Peterka

  • A new interpretation of spontaneous sway measures based on a simple model of human postural control

    Christoph Maurer;Robert J. Peterka

  • Multisensory control of human upright stance.

    C. Maurer;T. Mergner;R.J. Peterka

  • Postural control model interpretation of stabilogram diffusion analysis.

    Robert J. Peterka

  • AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN HUMAN POSTURE CONTROL: SENSORY ORGANIZATION TESTS

    R. J. Peterka;F. O. Black

  • Controlling human upright posture: velocity information is more accurate than position or acceleration.

    John Jeka;Tim Kiemel;Tim Kiemel;Robert Creath;Fay Horak

  • Role of somatosensory and vestibular cues in attenuating visually induced human postural sway.

    Robert J. Peterka;Martha S. Benolken

  • A unified view of quiet and perturbed stance: simultaneous co-existing excitable modes.

    Robert Creath;Tim Kiemel;Fay Horak;Robert Peterka

  • Sensory reweighting dynamics in human postural control.

    Lorenz Assländer;Robert J. Peterka

  • A multisensory posture control model of human upright stance.

    T Mergner;C Maurer;R J Peterka

  • Sensory integration for human balance control.

    Robert J Peterka

  • Age-related changes in human vestibulo-ocular reflexes: sinusoidal rotation and caloric tests.

    R. J. Peterka;F. O. Black;M. B. Schoenhoff

  • Effect of altered sensory conditions on multivariate descriptors of human postural sway.

    Arthur D. Kuo;Rosemary A. Speers;Robert J. Peterka;Fay B. Horak

  • Stimulus-dependent changes in the vestibular contribution to human postural control.

    Massimo Cenciarini;Robert J. Peterka

  • Effects of unilateral loss of vestibular function on the vestibulo-ocular reflex and postural control.

    F. Owen Black;Robert J. Peterka;Charlotte L. Shupert;Lewis M. Nashner

  • Simplifying the complexities of maintaining balance

    R.J. Peterka

  • Validating and calibrating the Nintendo Wii balance board to derive reliable center of pressure measures.

    Julia M. Leach;Martina Mancini;Robert J. Peterka;Tamara L. Hayes

  • Non-linear stimulus-response behavior of the human stance control system is predicted by optimization of a system with sensory and motor noise

    Herman Kooij;Robert J. Peterka

  • Raesponses to head tilt in cat eighth nerve afferents

    D. L. Tomko;D. L. Tomko;R. J. Peterka;R. J. Peterka;R. H. Schor;R. H. Schor

  • Response dynamics of horizontal canal afferents in barbiturate-anesthetized cats.

    D. L. Tomko;R. J. Peterka;R. H. Schor;D. P. O'Leary

Frequent Co-Authors

Fay B. Horak
Fay B. Horak Oregon Health & Science University
Lorenzo Chiari
Lorenzo Chiari University of Bologna
Thomas Mergner
Thomas Mergner University of Freiburg
Daniel M. Merfeld
Daniel M. Merfeld The Ohio State University
Tim Kiemel
Tim Kiemel University of Maryland, College Park
John J. Jeka
John J. Jeka University of Delaware
Rachael D. Seidler
Rachael D. Seidler University of Florida
Lewis M. Nashner
Lewis M. Nashner Washington University in St. Louis
Antonio Nardone
Antonio Nardone University of Pavia
Simon C. Gandevia
Simon C. Gandevia Neuroscience Research Australia

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