2026 Robert J. Thomas: 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	39	9488	9214	4018	3850	147	15472

Overview

Robert J. Thomas is affiliated with Cornell University in the United States. Their research primarily falls within the field of Environmental Science, with a significant focus on ecology and related subfields.

Their main areas of study include:

Avian ecology and behavior
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
Animal Behavior and Reproduction
Species Distribution and Climate Change
Marine animal studies overview
Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation

Robert J. Thomas's recent published papers reflect a wide range of interests mostly situated within avian and wildlife ecology. Some key recent publications are:

"Temporal patterns of wildlife roadkill in the UK," 2021, published in PLoS ONE
"Raspberry Pi nest cameras: An affordable tool for remote behavioral and conservation monitoring of bird nests," 2021, published in Ecology and Evolution
"Seasonal and ontological variation in diet and age-related differences in prey choice, by an insectivorous songbird," 2022, published in Ecology and Evolution
"Experiencing the Macromarketing Dimensions of Sustainability: Lessons Learned From Field Trips to the Ultra Novel," 2021, published in Journal of Marketing Education
"Contrasting sensitivity of nestling and fledgling Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica body mass to local weather conditions," 2020, published in Ibis

Frequent co-authors working with Robert J. Thomas include:

Renata Medeiros
Ian P. Vaughan
Annalea Beard
Elizabeth Clingham
Leeann Henry

Their work has appeared consistently in a few key publication venues, particularly:

Ecology and Evolution
Biological Journal of the Linnean Society
Ibis
Ringing & Migration
Waterbirds

Their book publications include titles from prominent publishers: "Storm-petrels," published in 2024 by Bloomsbury Publishing plc, and "Finding Wisdom in Brand Tragedies," published in 2023 by World Scientific.

Robert J. Thomas's research covers several subfields within Environmental Science, notably:

Ecology
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Global and Planetary Change
Developmental Biology
Ecological Modeling

Best Publications

MATPOWER: Steady-State Operations, Planning, and Analysis Tools for Power Systems Research and Education

R D Zimmerman;C E Murillo-Sánchez;R J Thomas

7455
Citations
Malicious Data Attacks on the Smart Grid

O. Kosut;Liyan Jia;R. J. Thomas;Lang Tong

882
Citations
Stability-constrained optimal power flow

D. Gan;R.J. Thomas;R.D. Zimmerman

656
Citations
On Computational Issues of Market-Based Optimal Power Flow

Hongye Wang;C.E. Murillo-Sanchez;R.D. Zimmerman;R.J. Thomas

461
Citations
The Mysterious Art and Science of Knowledge-Worker Performance

Thomas H. Davenport;Robert J. Thomas;Susan Cantrell

451
Citations
Malicious Data Attacks on Smart Grid State Estimation: Attack Strategies and Countermeasures

Oliver Kosut;Liyan Jia;Robert J. Thomas;Lang Tong

449
Citations
MATPOWER's extensible optimal power flow architecture

Ray D. Zimmerman;Carlos E. Murillo-Sanchez;Robert J. Thomas

368
Citations
Generating Statistically Correct Random Topologies for Testing Smart Grid Communication and Control Networks

Zhifang Wang;Anna Scaglione;Robert J Thomas

354
Citations
A method for transmission system expansion planning considering probabilistic reliability criteria

Jaeseok Choi;T. Tran;A.A. El-Keib;R. Thomas

276
Citations
Bluenet - a new scatternet formation scheme

Zhifang Wang;R.J. Thomas;Z. Haas

269
Citations
Secure Planning and Operations of Systems With Stochastic Sources, Energy Storage, and Active Demand

Carlos E. Murillo-Sanchez;Ray D. Zimmerman;C. Lindsay Anderson;Robert J. Thomas

240
Citations
Limiting false data attacks on power system state estimation

Oliver Kosut;Liyan Jia;Robert J. Thomas;Lang Tong

237
Citations
Electrical centrality measures for electric power grid vulnerability analysis

Zhifang Wang;Anna Scaglione;Robert J. Thomas

216
Citations
Subspace Methods for Data Attack on State Estimation: A Data Driven Approach

Jinsub Kim;Lang Tong;Robert J. Thomas

216
Citations
Impact of Data Quality on Real-Time Locational Marginal Price

Liyan Jia;Jinsub Kim;Robert J. Thomas;Lang Tong

145
Citations
Transmission Expansion Planning Using Contingency Criteria

Jaeseok Choi;T.D. Mount;R.J. Thomas

141
Citations
On malicious data attacks on power system state estimation

Oliver Kosut;Liyan Jia;Robert J. Thomas;Lang Tong

128
Citations
A Markov-Transition Model for Cascading Failures in Power Grids

Zhifang Wang;Anna Scaglione;Robert J. Thomas

127
Citations
A Strategic Approach to Managing Product Recalls

N. Craig Smith;Robert J. Thomas;John A. Quelch

105
Citations
From Packet to Power Switching: Digital Direct Load Scheduling

M. Alizadeh;A. Scaglione;R. J. Thomas

100
Citations
Data Framing Attack on State Estimation

Jinsub Kim;Lang Tong;Robert J. Thomas

100
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Anna Scaglione Cornell University

Lang Tong Cornell University

James S. Thorp Virginia Tech

Roy Billinton University of Saskatchewan

Deqiang Gan Zhejiang University

Hsiao-Dong Chiang Cornell University

Bernard C. Lesieutre University of Wisconsin–Madison

Zygmunt J. Haas The University of Texas at Dallas

Peter W. Sauer University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Thomas J. Overbye Texas A&M University

External Links

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