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 Rotraut Merkle sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 200 publications — 30th percentile
30% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.
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 Rotraut Merkle sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 46 D-Index — 12th percentile
12% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.
Rotraut Merkle is affiliated with the Max Planck Society in Germany and has made significant contributions to the field of Materials Science, with a strong focus on Materials Chemistry. Their research spans various subfields including Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, and Inorganic Chemistry.
The scientist's work primarily addresses topics related to advancements in solid oxide fuel cells and the electronic and structural properties of oxides. Other notable areas of research include the magnetic and transport properties of perovskites and related materials, X-ray diffraction in crystallography, crystallization and solubility studies, advanced battery materials and technologies, and solid-state spectroscopy and crystallography.
Rotraut Merkle has published extensively in several high-impact journals and specialized venues. Frequent publication venues include:
Among the recent papers authored or co-authored by Rotraut Merkle are:
Throughout their career, Rotraut Merkle has frequently collaborated with other researchers. Frequent co-authors include:
The scientist's body of work aligns with key scientific interests in the study of protonic and electronic conductivity in oxides, solid oxide fuel cells, and related crystalline and spectroscopic properties of materials. This interdisciplinary approach integrates aspects of chemistry, physics, and engineering to explore the behavior and characteristics of advanced materials.
Rotraut Merkle;Joachim Maier
M. M. Kuklja;E. A. Kotomin;E. A. Kotomin;R. Merkle;Yu. A. Mastrikov;Yu. A. Mastrikov
Reihaneh Zohourian;Rotraut Merkle;Giulia Raimondi;Joachim Maier
Oliver Gerbig;Rotraut Merkle;Joachim Maier
Yuri A. Mastrikov;Rotraut Merkle;Eugene Heifets;Eugene A. Kotomin
Giuliano Gregori;Rotraut Merkle;Joachim Maier
Alessandro Senocrate;Tolga Acartürk;Gee Yeong Kim;Rotraut Merkle
M. Vračar;A. Kuzmin;R. Merkle;J. Purans
Rotraut Merkle;Joachim Maier
Rotraut Merkle;Joachim Maier
Yuri A. Mastrikov;Yuri A. Mastrikov;Rotraut Merkle;Eugene A. Kotomin;Eugene A. Kotomin;Maija M. Kuklja
L. Wang;R. Merkle;J. Maier;T. Acartürk
M. Shirpour;B. Rahmati;W. Sigle;P. A. van Aken
Lei Wang;Rotraut Merkle;Yuri A. Mastrikov;Yuri A. Mastrikov;Eugene A. Kotomin
Lei Wang;Rotraut Merkle;Joachim Maier
Francesco Giannici;Mona Shirpour;Alessandro Longo;Antonino Martorana
Mona Shirpour;Giuliano Gregori;Rotraut Merkle;Joachim Maier
E.A. Kotomin;E.A. Kotomin;Yu. A. Mastrikov;Yu. A. Mastrikov;M.M. Kuklja;R. Merkle
Rotraut Merkle;Yuri A. Mastrikov;Yuri A. Mastrikov;Eugene A. Kotomin;Eugene A. Kotomin;Maija M. Kuklja
Daniel Poetzsch;Rotraut Merkle;Joachim Maier
B Kamp;R Merkle;J Maier
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