World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Roger W. Sperry

D-Index & Metrics

Neuroscience

D-Index
71
Citations
25213
World Ranking
2364
National Ranking
1120

Roger W. Sperry 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 Roger W. Sperry sits on this spectrum.

38–47 publications: 18 scientists 48–57 publications: 79 scientists 58–67 publications: 193 scientists 68–77 publications: 323 scientists 78–87 publications: 406 scientists 88–97 publications: 452 scientists 98–107 publications: 539 scientists 108–117 publications: 505 scientists 118–127 publications: 522 scientists 128–137 publications: 469 scientists 138–147 publications: 456 scientists 148–157 publications: 459 scientists 158–167 publications: 397 scientists 168–177 publications: 383 scientists 178–187 publications: 350 scientists 188–197 publications: 302 scientists 198–207 publications: 306 scientists 208–217 publications: 262 scientists 218–227 publications: 242 scientists 228–237 publications: 220 scientists 238–247 publications: 203 scientists 248–257 publications: 174 scientists 258–267 publications: 176 scientists 268–277 publications: 175 scientists 278–287 publications: 125 scientists 288–297 publications: 116 scientists 298–307 publications: 127 scientists 308–317 publications: 128 scientists 318–327 publications: 99 scientists 328–337 publications: 89 scientists 338–347 publications: 78 scientists 348–357 publications: 96 scientists 358–367 publications: 66 scientists 368–377 publications: 59 scientists 378–387 publications: 65 scientists 388–397 publications: 54 scientists 398–407 publications: 48 scientists 408–417 publications: 49 scientists 418–427 publications: 34 scientists 428–437 publications: 31 scientists 438–447 publications: 30 scientists 448–457 publications: 31 scientists 458–467 publications: 36 scientists 468–477 publications: 40 scientists 478–487 publications: 35 scientists 488–497 publications: 30 scientists 498–507 publications: 23 scientists 508–517 publications: 26 scientists 518–527 publications: 20 scientists 528–537 publications: 23 scientists 538–547 publications: 20 scientists 548–557 publications: 20 scientists 558–567 publications: 17 scientists 568–577 publications: 14 scientists 578–587 publications: 20 scientists 588–597 publications: 20 scientists 598–607 publications: 19 scientists 608–617 publications: 18 scientists 618–627 publications: 17 scientists 628–637 publications: 11 scientists 638–647 publications: 11 scientists 648–657 publications: 11 scientists 658–667 publications: 8 scientists 668–677 publications: 7 scientists 678–687 publications: 11 scientists 688–697 publications: 10 scientists 698–707 publications: 4 scientists 708–717 publications: 6 scientists 718–727 publications: 5 scientists 728–737 publications: 5 scientists 738–747 publications: 9 scientists 748–757 publications: 9 scientists 758–767 publications: 3 scientists 768–777 publications: 7 scientists 778–787 publications: 7 scientists 788–797 publications: 6 scientists 798–807 publications: 2 scientists 808–817 publications: 2 scientists 818–827 publications: 7 scientists 828–837 publications: 0 scientists 838–847 publications: 9 scientists 848–857 publications: 3 scientists 858–867 publications: 1 scientists 868–877 publications: 3 scientists 878–886 publications: 6 scientists 887+ publications: 100 scientists
38 publications 887+

This scientist: 140 publications — 38th percentile

38% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Roger W. Sperry 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 Roger W. Sperry sits on this spectrum.

30–31 D-Index: 42 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 172 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 296 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 435 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 459 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 456 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 467 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 478 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 512 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 435 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 425 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 418 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 392 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 357 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 334 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 328 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 260 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 278 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 239 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 250 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 210 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 200 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 189 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 170 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 146 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 113 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 126 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 100 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 84 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 99 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 84 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 85 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 72 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 76 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 45 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 43 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 32 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 45 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 50 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 32 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 39 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 29 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 27 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 19 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 23 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 27 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 16 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 24 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 13 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 14 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 15 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 10 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 10 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 13 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 8 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 6 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 6 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 7 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 7 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 10 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162 D-Index: 8 scientists 163+ D-Index: 100 scientists
30 D-Index 163+

This scientist: 71 D-Index — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 163 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1993 - APA Award for Lifetime Contributions to Psychology, American Psychological Association.
  • 1989 - US President's National Medal of Science "For his work on neurospecificity which showed how the intricate brain networks for behavior are effected through a system of chemical coding of individual cells, which has made fundamental contributions to the understanding of human nature.", Presented to Dr. Sperry's son, Mr. Glen Sperry, by President Bush at a White House Ceremony on October 18, 1989.
  • 1989 - William James Fellow Award, Association for Psychological Science (APA)
  • 1981 - Nobel Prize for his discoveries concerning the functional specialization of the cerebral hemispheres
  • 1979 - Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, Lasker Foundation
  • 1979 - Ralph W. Gerard Prize in Neuroscience, Society for Neuroscience
  • 1976 - Karl Spencer Lashley Award, The American Philosophical Society
  • 1971 - APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology, American Psychological Association
  • 1960 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 1960 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences

Overview

Roger W. Sperry was affiliated with the California Institute of Technology in the United States. Their research contributions spanned the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, with a focus on several specialized subfields including Earth-Surface Processes, Atmospheric Science, and Geochemistry and Petrology.

Their scholarly work addressed key topics in geological formations and processes, geology and paleoclimatology research, as well as geological modeling and analysis. These thematic areas were reflected across their published work and scientific inquiries.

One recorded publication from 2024 is titled "Cheyenne Bottoms Basin--Geophysical Study of a Natural Land-sink Area in Central Kansas," published in the Bulletin (Kansas Geological Survey). Although citations are currently absent for this work, it contributes to the body of knowledge on geophysical phenomena related to natural land-sink areas.

  • Dean Keiswetter
  • Neil L. Anderson
  • Thomas McClain
  • Richard D. Miller

  • Bulletin (Kansas Geological Survey)

Throughout their career, Roger W. Sperry was recognized with multiple awards spanning neuroscience and psychological science domains. These honors included:

  • APA Award for Lifetime Contributions to Psychology, American Psychological Association (1993)
  • US President's National Medal of Science (1989), recognizing work on neurospecificity and the chemical coding of individual brain cells, formally presented at a White House ceremony
  • William James Fellow Award, Association for Psychological Science (1989)
  • Nobel Prize (1981) for discoveries concerning the functional specialization of the cerebral hemispheres
  • Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, Lasker Foundation (1979)
  • Ralph W. Gerard Prize in Neuroscience, Society for Neuroscience (1979)
  • Karl Spencer Lashley Award, The American Philosophical Society (1976)
  • APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology, American Psychological Association (1971)
  • Member of the National Academy of Sciences (1960)
  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (1960)

Best Publications

  • Chemoaffinity in the Orderly Growth of Nerve Fiber Patterns and Connections

    R. W. Sperry

  • Neural basis of the spontaneous optokinetic response produced by visual inversion.

    R. W. Sperry

  • Interhemispheric relationships: the neocortical commissures; syndromes of hemisphere disconnection

    Roger W. Sperry;Michael S. Gazzaniga;Joseph E. Bogen

  • Hemisphere deconnection and unity in conscious awareness.

    Roger W. Sperry

  • LANGUAGE AFTER SECTION OF THE CEREBRAL COMMISSURES

    M. S. Gazzaniga;R. W. Sperry

  • Reception of bilateral chimeric figures following hemispheric deconnexion.

    Jerre Levy;Colwyn Trevarthen;R. W. Sperry

  • Preferential selection of central pathways by regenerating optic fibers.

    Domenica G. Attardi;R.W. Sperry

  • Cerebral Organization and Behavior

    R. W. Sperry

  • Lateral specialization in the surgically separated hemispheres.

    R. Sperry

  • Some functional effects of sectioning the cerebral commissures in man.

    M. S. Gazzaniga;J. E. Bogen;R. W. Sperry

  • A MODIFIED CONCEPT OF CONSCIOUSNESS

    Roger W. Sperry

  • Some effects of disconnecting the cerebral hemispheres

    Roger Sperry

  • Lateralized Suppression of Dichotically Presented Digits after Commissural Section in Man

    Brenda Milner;L. Taylor;R. W. Sperry

  • OPTIC NERVE REGENERATION WITH RETURN OF VISION IN ANURANS

    R. W. Sperry

  • Observations on visual perception after disconnexion of the cerebral hemispheres in man.

    M. S. Gazzaniga;J. E. Bogen;R. W. Sperry

  • [Neurology and the mind-brain problem].

    Roger W Sperry

  • Self recognition and social awareness in the deconnected minor hemisphere.

    Roger W. Sperry;Eran Zaidel;Dahlia W. Zaidel

  • Visuomotor coordination in the newt (triturus viridescens) after regeneration of the optic nerve

    R. W. Sperry

  • THE GREAT CEREBRAL COMMISSURE.

    R. W. Sperry

  • Mind‐brain interaction. Mentalism, yes; dualism, no

    R. W. Sperry

Frequent Co-Authors

Michael S. Gazzaniga
Michael S. Gazzaniga University of California, Santa Barbara
Eran Zaidel
Eran Zaidel University of California, Los Angeles
Larry I. Benowitz
Larry I. Benowitz Harvard Medical School
Colwyn Trevarthen
Colwyn Trevarthen University of Edinburgh
Robert Rosenthal
Robert Rosenthal University of California, Riverside
Brenda Milner
Brenda Milner McGill University
M.-Marsel Mesulam
M.-Marsel Mesulam Northwestern University

External Links

Wikipedia of Roger W. Sperry Personal website of Roger W. Sperry

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Best Scientists Citing Roger W. Sperry

Michael S. Gazzaniga

Michael S. Gazzaniga

University of California, Santa Barbara

Publications: 116

Michael C. Corballis

Michael C. Corballis

University of Auckland

Publications: 53

Kenneth Hugdahl

Kenneth Hugdahl

University of Bergen

Publications: 41

Giovanni Berlucchi

Giovanni Berlucchi

University of Verona

Publications: 38

Michal Schwartz

Michal Schwartz

Weizmann Institute of Science

Publications: 31

Eran Zaidel

Eran Zaidel

University of California, Los Angeles

Publications: 29

Bruce Bridgeman

Bruce Bridgeman

University of California, Santa Cruz

Publications: 29

John L. Bradshaw

John L. Bradshaw

Monash University

Publications: 26

Daniel H. Mathalon

Daniel H. Mathalon

University of California, San Francisco

Publications: 25

Marie T. Banich

Marie T. Banich

University of Colorado Boulder

Publications: 25

Colwyn Trevarthen

Colwyn Trevarthen

University of Edinburgh

Publications: 24

Maryse Lassonde

Maryse Lassonde

University of Montreal

Publications: 23

Daniel M. Wolpert

Daniel M. Wolpert

Columbia University

Publications: 23

Mara Fabri

Mara Fabri

Marche Polytechnic University

Publications: 22

Carlo Alberto Marzi

Carlo Alberto Marzi

University of Verona

Publications: 21

Chris D. Frith

Chris D. Frith

University College London

Publications: 21

Related Neuroscience Rankings & Guides

2026 Admission Requirements for Neuroscience Degree Programs

2026 Admission Requirements for Neuroscience Degree Programs
2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Neuroscience Degree Programs Worth Considering?

2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Neuroscience Degree Programs Worth Considering?
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Neuroscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Neuroscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 What Requirements Do You Need for an Online Neuroscience Bachelor's Degree? Admission Rules, Credits & Eligibility

2026 What Requirements Do You Need for an Online Neuroscience Bachelor's Degree? Admission Rules, Credits & Eligibility
2026 Is Neuroscience a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Neuroscience a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Neuroscience Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Neuroscience Degree Online?
2026 Psychopharmacology Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now

2026 Psychopharmacology Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now
2026 How to Become a Neuroscientist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Neuroscientist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Neuroscience Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Neuroscience Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Different Types of Psychopharmacology Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Psychopharmacology Degrees and Their Salaries
2026 How to Become a Neuropsychologist

2026 How to Become a Neuropsychologist
2026 Neuroscience vs. Psychology Degree: Explaining the Difference

2026 Neuroscience vs. Psychology Degree: Explaining the Difference

Recently Published Articles

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Geoscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Geoscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Online Teaching Master's Degree Program Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Teaching Master's Degree Program Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Architecture Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Architecture Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Master's in Health Informatics Salary

2026 Master's in Health Informatics Salary
2026 Can You Get a Speech Pathology Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Speech Pathology Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Best Psychology Schools in Massachusetts – Accredited Colleges & Programs

2026 Best Psychology Schools in Massachusetts – Accredited Colleges & Programs
2026 One-Year Online Urban Planning Master's Degree Programs: Accelerated Options, Costs & Outcomes

2026 One-Year Online Urban Planning Master's Degree Programs: Accelerated Options, Costs & Outcomes
2026 Most Affordable Online PMHNP Degree Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online PMHNP Degree Programs
2026 Online Human Services Degree Master's Programs with No GRE or GMAT Requirements

2026 Online Human Services Degree Master's Programs with No GRE or GMAT Requirements
2026 Most Affordable Online Accelerated Nursing Programs With High Graduation Rate

2026 Most Affordable Online Accelerated Nursing Programs With High Graduation Rate
2026 Should You Get an MBA Right After College

2026 Should You Get an MBA Right After College
2026 Different Types of Healthcare Compliance & Regulations Bachelor's Degrees: Specializations, Careers, and Salaries

2026 Different Types of Healthcare Compliance & Regulations Bachelor's Degrees: Specializations, Careers, and Salaries
2026 Cheapest Online Emergency Management Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Emergency Management Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Business Law Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Business Law Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 History Degree Salary by Experience Level: Entry-Level, Mid-Career, and Senior Roles

2026 History Degree Salary by Experience Level: Entry-Level, Mid-Career, and Senior Roles
2026 How to Become a Kindergarten Teacher in New Hampshire

2026 How to Become a Kindergarten Teacher in New Hampshire
2026 Cost per Credit for Online TESOL Master's Programs: Tuition Comparison Guide

2026 Cost per Credit for Online TESOL Master's Programs: Tuition Comparison Guide
2026 How to Become an Art Teacher in Virginia: Requirements & Certification

2026 How to Become an Art Teacher in Virginia: Requirements & Certification
2026 Master's in Social Work vs. Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Explaining the Difference

2026 Master's in Social Work vs. Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Explaining the Difference
2026 Information Technology Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?

2026 Information Technology Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?
2026 Competency-Based Online Environmental Science Master's Degrees

2026 Competency-Based Online Environmental Science Master's Degrees