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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 62 6564 6346 1660 1543 270 12082
Chemistry 62 8927 8098 2536 2093 286 12239

Roderic P. Quirk publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Roderic P. Quirk between 1968 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Roderic P. Quirk published across 58 years, from 1968 to 2025, averaging 5.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 19 publications in 2004. 1 of the 297 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1968 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 19. Peak 19 publications in 2004. 1968: 1 publication 1969: 0 publications 1970: 6 publications 1971: 0 publications 1972: 2 publications 1973: 3 publications 1974: 5 publications 1975: 0 publications 1976: 1 publication 1977: 2 publications 1978: 0 publications 1979: 1 publication 1980: 2 publications 1981: 4 publications 1982: 1 publication 1983: 0 publications 1984: 4 publications 1985: 2 publications 1986: 5 publications 1987: 1 publication 1988: 3 publications 1989: 6 publications 1990: 5 publications 1991: 9 publications 1992: 10 publications 1993: 7 publications 1994: 7 publications 1995: 8 publications 1996: 10 publications 1997: 4 publications 1998: 13 publications 1999: 9 publications 2000: 15 publications 2001: 15 publications 2002: 13 publications 2003: 12 publications 2004: 19 publications 2005: 12 publications 2006: 13 publications 2007: 5 publications 2008: 10 publications 2009: 10 publications 2010: 3 publications 2011: 10 publications 2012: 10 publications 2013: 10 publications 2014: 1 publication 2015: 0 publications 2016: 1 publication 2017: 2 publications 2018: 1 publication 2019: 0 publications 2020: 2 publications 2021: 0 publications 2022: 0 publications 2023: 1 publication 2024: 0 publications 2025: 1 publication
1968 2025

297 publications in total across all disciplines

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Roderic P. Quirk: publications per year, 1968 to 2025
Year Publications
1968 1
1969 0
1970 6
1971 0
1972 2
1973 3
1974 5
1975 0
1976 1
1977 2
1978 0
1979 1
1980 2
1981 4
1982 1
1983 0
1984 4
1985 2
1986 5
1987 1
1988 3
1989 6
1990 5
1991 9
1992 10
1993 7
1994 7
1995 8
1996 10
1997 4
1998 13
1999 9
2000 15
2001 15
2002 13
2003 12
2004 19
2005 12
2006 13
2007 5
2008 10
2009 10
2010 3
2011 10
2012 10
2013 10
2014 1
2015 0
2016 1
2017 2
2018 1
2019 0
2020 2
2021 0
2022 0
2023 1
2024 0
2025 1
Total 297
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Roderic P. Quirk publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Roderic P. Quirk sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 57 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 50–69 to 1,163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 891. Most scientists, 891, have 190–209 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 270–289 publications, is where this scientist sits. 50–69 publications: 28 scientists 70–89 publications: 152 scientists 90–109 publications: 356 scientists 110–129 publications: 487 scientists 130–149 publications: 723 scientists 150–169 publications: 835 scientists 170–189 publications: 850 scientists 190–209 publications: 891 scientists 210–229 publications: 862 scientists 230–249 publications: 766 scientists 250–269 publications: 726 scientists 270–289 publications: 665 scientists 290–309 publications: 593 scientists 310–329 publications: 537 scientists 330–349 publications: 477 scientists 350–369 publications: 440 scientists 370–389 publications: 356 scientists 390–409 publications: 321 scientists 410–429 publications: 256 scientists 430–449 publications: 246 scientists 450–469 publications: 216 scientists 470–489 publications: 212 scientists 490–509 publications: 174 scientists 510–529 publications: 194 scientists 530–549 publications: 162 scientists 550–569 publications: 131 scientists 570–589 publications: 111 scientists 590–609 publications: 103 scientists 610–629 publications: 99 scientists 630–649 publications: 77 scientists 650–669 publications: 92 scientists 670–689 publications: 56 scientists 690–709 publications: 53 scientists 710–729 publications: 53 scientists 730–749 publications: 38 scientists 750–769 publications: 52 scientists 770–789 publications: 43 scientists 790–809 publications: 38 scientists 810–829 publications: 34 scientists 830–849 publications: 25 scientists 850–869 publications: 18 scientists 870–889 publications: 20 scientists 890–909 publications: 24 scientists 910–929 publications: 27 scientists 930–949 publications: 20 scientists 950–969 publications: 17 scientists 970–989 publications: 10 scientists 990–1,009 publications: 16 scientists 1,010–1,029 publications: 13 scientists 1,030–1,049 publications: 12 scientists 1,050–1,069 publications: 9 scientists 1,070–1,089 publications: 8 scientists 1,090–1,109 publications: 7 scientists 1,110–1,129 publications: 9 scientists 1,130–1,149 publications: 2 scientists 1,150–1,162 publications: 5 scientists 1,163+ publications: 100 scientists
50–69 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 270 publications — 52nd percentile

52% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
50–69 28
70–89 152
90–109 356
110–129 487
130–149 723
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665 270
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477
350–369 440
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246
450–469 216
470–489 212
490–509 174
510–529 194
530–549 162
550–569 131
570–589 111
590–609 103
610–629 99
630–649 77
650–669 92
670–689 56
690–709 53
710–729 53
730–749 38
750–769 52
770–789 43
790–809 38
810–829 34
830–849 25
850–869 18
870–889 20
890–909 24
910–929 27
930–949 20
950–969 17
970–989 10
990–1,009 16
1,010–1,029 13
1,030–1,049 12
1,050–1,069 9
1,070–1,089 8
1,090–1,109 7
1,110–1,129 9
1,130–1,149 2
1,150–1,162 5
1,163+ 100
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Roderic P. Quirk D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Roderic P. Quirk sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 165+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 667. Most scientists, 667, have 52–53 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 62–63 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 62 D-Index — 51st percentile

51% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 211
42–43 450
44–45 612
46–47 612
48–49 598
50–51 657
52–53 667
54–55 621
56–57 597
58–59 610
60–61 587
62–63 606 62
64–65 533
66–67 490
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359
76–77 323
78–79 299
80–81 230
82–83 210
84–85 195
86–87 203
88–89 175
90–91 175
92–93 142
94–95 121
96–97 117
98–99 107
100–101 88
102–103 85
104–105 68
106–107 62
108–109 57
110–111 45
112–113 49
114–115 50
116–117 34
118–119 38
120–121 37
122–123 29
124–125 28
126–127 24
128–129 33
130–131 28
132–133 21
134–135 20
136–137 23
138–139 17
140–141 12
142–143 17
144–145 21
146–147 13
148–149 11
150–151 14
152–153 13
154–155 9
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 4
162–163 4
164 3
165+ 98
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2019 - Fellow, National Academy of Inventors

Overview

Roderic P. Quirk is affiliated with the University of Akron in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the field of Chemistry, with particular emphasis on Organic Chemistry and Biomaterials.

The scientist's work covers specific topics including:

  • Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
  • Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis
  • Biodegradable Polymer Synthesis and Properties

Among recent publications, notable papers include:

  • ANIONIC POLYMERIZATION AND CHAIN-END FUNCTIONALIZATION CHEMISTRY, 2020, Rubber Chemistry and Technology
  • In Memory of Lew Fetters (1936-2023), 2023, Macromolecules

Frequent co-authors in Roderic P. Quirk's research include:

  • Nikos Hadjichristidis
  • Jimmy W. Mays

Research work has been published in established venues such as:

  • Rubber Chemistry and Technology
  • Macromolecules

In recognition of contributions to their field, Roderic P. Quirk was named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in 2019.

Best Publications

  • Anionic Polymerization: Principles and Practical Applications

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  • Crystallization Temperature-Dependent Crystal Orientations within Nanoscale Confined Lamellae of a Self-Assembled Crystalline−Amorphous Diblock Copolymer

    Lei Zhu;Stephen Z. D. Cheng;Bret H. Calhoun;Qing Ge

  • Phase structures and morphologies determined by self-organization, vitrification, and crystallization: confined crystallization in an ordered lamellar phase of PEO-b-PS diblock copolymer

    L. Zhu;S.Z.D. Cheng;B.H. Calhoun;Q. Ge

  • A Giant Surfactant of Polystyrene−(Carboxylic Acid-Functionalized Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane) Amphiphile with Highly Stretched Polystyrene Tails in Micellar Assemblies

    Xinfei Yu;Sheng Zhong;Xiaopeng Li;Yingfeng Tu

  • Self-Assembled Polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene oxide) Micelle Morphologies in Solution

    Prachur Bhargava;Joseph X. Zheng;Pei Li;Roderic P. Quirk

  • Anionic polymerizations of non-polar monomers involving lithium

    Ronald N. Young;Roderic P. Quirk;L. J. Fetters

  • Experimental Criteria for Living Polymerizations

    Roderic P. Quirk;Bumjae Lee

  • Temperature-induced reversible morphological changes of polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene oxide) micelles in solution.

    Prachur Bhargava;Yingfeng Tu;Joseph X. Zheng;Huiming Xiong

  • Hard and soft confinement effects on polymer crystallization in microphase separated cylinder-forming PEO-b-PS/PS blends

    Lei Zhu;Brion R Mimnaugh;Qing Ge;Roderic P Quirk

  • Crystal Orientation Changes in Two-Dimensionally Confined Nanocylinders in a Poly(ethylene oxide)-b-polystyrene/Polystyrene Blend

    Ping Huang;Lei Zhu;Stephen Z. D. Cheng;Qing Ge

  • Onsets of Tethered Chain Overcrowding and Highly Stretched Brush Regime via Crystalline-Amorphous Diblock Copolymers

    Joseph X. Zheng;Huiming Xiong;William Y. Chen;Kyungmin Lee

  • Applications of 1,1-Diphenylethylene Chemistry in Anionic Synthesis of Polymers with Controlled Structures

    Roderic P. Quirk;Taejun Yoo;Youngjoon Lee;Jungahn Kim

  • Phase structures and morphologies determined by competitions among self-organization, crystallization, and vitrification in a disordered poly(ethylene oxide)- b -polystyrene diblock copolymer

    Lei Zhu;Yan Chen;Anqiu Zhang;Bret H. Calhoun

  • Initial-Stage Growth Controlled Crystal Orientations in Nanoconfined Lamellae of a Self- Assembled Crystalline-Amorphous Diblock Copolymer

    Lei Zhu;Bret H. Calhoun;Qing Ge;Roderic P. Quirk

  • Characterization of the functionalization reaction product of poly(styryl)lithium with ethylene oxide

    Roderic P. Quirk;Jing-Jing Ma

  • Clicking Fullerene with Polymers : Synthesis of [60]Fullerene End-Capped Polystyrene

    Wen-Bin Zhang;Yingfeng Tu;Rajesh Ranjan;Ryan M. Van Horn

  • Exchange of Chains between Micelles of Labeled Polystyrene-block-poly(oxyethylene) As Monitored by Nonradiative Singlet Energy Transfer

    Yongmei Wang;Charles M. Kausch;Moonseok Chun;Roderic P. Quirk

  • Confinement Size Effect on Crystal Orientation Changes of Poly(ethylene oxide) Blocks in Poly(ethylene oxide)-b-polystyrene Diblock Copolymers

    Ping Huang;Lei Zhu;Ya Guo;Qing Ge

  • “Chemically Shielded” Poly(ethylene oxide) Single Crystal Growth and Construction of Channel-Wire Arrays with Chemical and Geometric Recognitions on a Submicrometer Scale

    William Y. Chen;Christopher Y. Li;Joseph X. Zheng;Ping Huang

  • Banding in Simple Steady Shear of Entangled Polymer Solutions

    Sham Ravindranath;Shi-Qing Wang;Michael Olechnowicz;Roderic P. Quirk

  • Comparison of poly(ethylene oxide) crystal orientations and crystallization behaviors in nano-confined cylinders constructed by a poly(ethylene oxide)-b-polystyrene diblock copolymer and a blend of poly(ethylene oxide)-b-polystyrene and polystyrene

    Ping Huang;Ya Guo;Roderic P. Quirk;Jrjeng Ruan

Frequent Co-Authors

Stephen Z. D. Cheng
Stephen Z. D. Cheng University of Akron
Chrys Wesdemiotis
Chrys Wesdemiotis University of Akron
Edwin L. Thomas
Edwin L. Thomas Texas A&M University
Bernard Lotz
Bernard Lotz University of Strasbourg
Lei Zhu
Lei Zhu Case Western Reserve University
Benjamin S. Hsiao
Benjamin S. Hsiao Stony Brook University
Wen-Bin Zhang
Wen-Bin Zhang Peking University
Shi-Qing Wang
Shi-Qing Wang University of Akron
Edward M. Arnett
Edward M. Arnett Duke University
Juan Colmenero
Juan Colmenero University of the Basque Country

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