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Russell J. Boyd

Russell J. Boyd

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
59
Citations
14608
World Ranking
10042
National Ranking
267

Russell J. Boyd publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

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

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 309 publications — 65th percentile

65% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Russell J. Boyd D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

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

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40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 59 D-Index — 44th percentile

44% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Overview

Russell J. Boyd is currently affiliated with Dalhousie University in Canada. Their research spans multiple areas within the chemical sciences, with a particular focus on theoretical and computational chemistry.

Their recent publications showcase contributions across several topics and venues. These include:

  • Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (2023, Chemistry International)
  • The Nobel history of computational chemistry. A personal perspective (2024, Journal of Computational Chemistry)
  • Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Chemistry (2023, Chemistry International)
  • Introduction to the WATOC Special Issue (2023, Canadian Journal of Chemistry)
  • Introduction to the Special Issue of "The International Year of Quantum" (2025, Pure and Applied Chemistry)

Frequent co-authors in their work include:

  • Gino A. DiLabio
  • Stacey D. Wetmore
  • Alex Brown
  • Ahmed Elsadig Mohamed Saeed
  • Peter J. Hotchkiss

The scientist has published repeatedly in the following venues:

  • Chemistry International
  • Journal of Computational Chemistry
  • Canadian Journal of Chemistry
  • Pure and Applied Chemistry

Key subfields of study associated with Russell J. Boyd's work include:

  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • History and Philosophy of Science
  • Computational Theory and Mathematics
  • Materials Chemistry

Their main research topics cover a range of areas, such as:

  • History and advancements in chemistry
  • Twentieth Century Scientific Developments
  • Various Chemistry Research Topics
  • Computational Drug Discovery Methods
  • Machine Learning in Materials Science

Best Publications

  • The Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules

    Chérif F. Matta;Russell J. Boyd

  • The Quantum theory of atoms in molecules : from solid state to DNA and drug design

    Chérif F Matta;Russell J Boyd

  • Extended Weak Bonding Interactions in DNA: π-Stacking (Base−Base), Base−Backbone, and Backbone−Backbone Interactions†

    Chérif F Matta;Norberto Castillo;Russell J Boyd

  • On the importance of prereactive complexes in molecule-radical reactions: hydrogen abstraction from aldehydes by OH.

    J. R. Alvarez-Idaboy;Nelaine Mora-Diez;Russell J. Boyd;Annik Vivier-Bunge

  • An Introduction to the Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules

    Chérif F. Matta;Chérif F. Matta;Russell J. Boyd

  • Electron affinities and ionization potentials of nucleotide bases

    Stacey D. Wetmore;Russell J. Boyd;Leif A. Eriksson

  • S-S Bond Lengths, Or can a Bond Length be Estimated from a Single Parameter

    Osvald. Knop;Russell J. Boyd;S. C. Choi

  • Polarizable point‐charge model for water: Results under normal and extreme conditions

    Igor M. Svishchev;Peter G. Kusalik;Jian Wang;Russel J. Boyd

  • Density Functional Study of the Proline-Catalyzed Direct Aldol Reaction

    Kathryn N. Rankin;James W. Gauld;Russell J. Boyd

  • Characterization of a closed-shell fluorine-fluorine bonding interaction in aromatic compounds on the basis of the electron density.

    Chérif F. Matta;Norberto Castillo;Russell J. Boyd

  • The shell structure of atoms and the Laplacian of the charge density

    Zheng Shi;Russell J. Boyd

  • Hydrogen bonding between nitriles and hydrogen halides and the topological properties of molecular charge distributions

    Russell J. Boyd;Sai Cheng Choi

  • Group electronegativities from the bond critical point model

    Russell J. Boyd;Susan L. Boyd

  • A Density Functional Study of Methanol Clusters

    Susan L. Boyd;Russell J. Boyd

  • A bond-length-bond-order relationship for intermolecular interactions based on the topological properties of molecular charge distributions.

    Russell J. Boyd;Sai Cheng Choi

  • Atomic and group electronegativities from the electron density distributions of molecules

    Russell J. Boyd;Kenneth E. Edgecombe

  • The 28-Electron Tetraatomic Molecules: N4, CN2O, BFN2, C2O2, B2F2, CBFO, C2FN, and BNO2. Challenges for Computational and Experimental Chemistry

    Anatoli A. Korkin;Anna Balkova;Rodney J. Bartlett;Russell J. Boyd

  • A quantum mechanical explanation for Hund's multiplicity rule

    Russell J. Boyd

  • A theoretical study of 5-halouracils: electron affinities, ionization potentials and dissociation of the related anions

    Stacey D Wetmore;Russell J Boyd;Leif A Eriksson

  • Six questions on topology in theoretical chemistry

    Paul L. Ayers;Russell J. Boyd;Patrick Bultinck;Michel Caffarel

Frequent Co-Authors

Leif A. Eriksson
Leif A. Eriksson University of Gothenburg
Chérif F. Matta
Chérif F. Matta Mount Saint Vincent University
Jesus M. Ugalde
Jesus M. Ugalde Donostia International Physics Center
Aatto Laaksonen
Aatto Laaksonen Stockholm University
Manuel Yáñez
Manuel Yáñez Autonomous University of Madrid
Otilia Mó
Otilia Mó Autonomous University of Madrid
James P. Snyder
James P. Snyder Emory University
Ajit J. Thakkar
Ajit J. Thakkar University of New Brunswick
Paul v. R. Schleyer
Paul v. R. Schleyer University of Georgia
Peter Gill
Peter Gill Oslo University Hospital

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