2026 Russell J. Composto: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	70	4519	4373	1201	1130	377	13213

Research.com Recognitions

2002 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS) Citation For his excellent contributions in the diffusion and surfaceinterface phenomena in polymer physics through innovative experimental studies

Overview

Russell J. Composto is affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania in the United States and is active in the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. Their research extensively covers Materials Chemistry, Polymers and Plastics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Organic Chemistry.

The scientist's work focuses on several main topics, including:

Polymer Surface Interaction Studies
Conducting polymers and applications
Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties
Block Copolymer Self-Assembly
Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications
Surfactants and Colloidal Systems
Material Dynamics and Properties

Russell J. Composto has contributed to a number of publications, frequently collaborating with co-authors such as Tae-Lim Choi, Craig J. Hawker, Herman Mark, Takuzo Aida, and Pinar Akcora, each with numerous joint publications.

Their research articles have appeared mainly in these publication venues:

Journal of Polymer Science
Macromolecules
Soft Matter
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
ACS Macro Letters

Selected recent papers authored by or involving Russell J. Composto include:

Particle tracking of nanoparticles in soft matter, 2020, Journal of Applied Physics
Single-Particle Tracking of Nonsticky and Sticky Nanoparticles in Polymer Melts, 2020, Macromolecules
Shape Anisotropy Enhances Nanoparticle Dynamics in Nearly Homogeneous Hydrogels, 2022, Macromolecules
Characterizing the Areal Density and Desorption Kinetics of Physically Adsorbed Polymer in Polymer Nanocomposite Melts, 2020, Macromolecules
Interfacial Compatibilization in Ternary Polymer Nanocomposites: Comparing Theory and Experiments, 2021, Macromolecules

In 2002, Russell J. Composto was recognized as a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) for their contributions to the understanding of diffusion and surface-interface phenomena in polymer physics through innovative experimental studies.

Best Publications

NUCLEATION AND GROWTH OF CALCIUM PHOSPHATE ON AMINE, CARBOXYL- AND HYDROXYL-SILANE SELF-ASSEMBLED MONOLAYERS

G.K. Toworfe;R.J. Composto;I.M. Shapiro;I.M. Shapiro;P. Ducheyne

348
Citations
The inhibition of Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm formation by vancomycin-modified titanium alloy and implications for the treatment of periprosthetic infection.

Valentin Antoci;Christopher S. Adams;Javad Parvizi;Helen M. Davidson

270
Citations
Topographic guidance of endothelial cells on silicone surfaces with micro- to nanogrooves: orientation of actin filaments and focal adhesions.

Pimpon Uttayarat;George K. Toworfe;Franziska Dietrich;Peter I. Lelkes

251
Citations
Ellipsometric study of the glass transition and thermal expansion coefficients of thin polymer films

G. Beaucage;R. Composto;R. S. Stein

228
Citations
Effect of biomaterial surface properties on fibronectin–α5β1 integrin interaction and cellular attachment

Mark H. Lee;Paul Ducheyne;Laura Lynch;David Boettiger

227
Citations
Patchy and Multiregion Janus Particles with Tunable Optical Properties

Marla D. McConnell;Matthew J. Kraeutler;Shu Yang;Russell J. Composto

215
Citations
Dispersion of polymer-grafted magnetic nanoparticles in homopolymers and block copolymers

Chen Xu;Kohji Ohno;Vincent Ladmiral;Russell J. Composto

209
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MUTUAL DIFFUSION IN THE MISCIBLE POLYMER BLEND: POLYSTYRENE:POLY (XYLENYL ETHER)

Russell J. Composto;Edward J. Kramer;Dwain M. White

201
Citations
Nanogel carrier design for targeted drug delivery

D. M. Eckmann;R. J. Composto;A. Tsourkas;V. R. Muzykantov

199
Citations
Vancomycin covalently bonded to titanium alloy prevents bacterial colonization.

Valentin Antoci;Samuel B. King;Binoy Jose;Javad Parvizi

195
Citations
The effect of non-specific interactions on cellular adhesion using model surfaces.

Mark H. Lee;David A. Brass;Ronit Morris;Russell J. Composto

194
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Self-regulated structures in nanocomposites by directed nanoparticle assembly.

Hyun-joong Chung;Kohji Ohno;Takeshi Fukuda;Russell J. Composto

181
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Micropatterning of three-dimensional electrospun polyurethane vascular grafts.

Pimpon Uttayarat;Anat Perets;Mengyan Li;Pimchanok Pimton

175
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Fibronectin adsorption on surface‐activated poly(dimethylsiloxane) and its effect on cellular function

George K. Toworfe;Russell J. Composto;Christopher S. Adams;Christopher S. Adams;Irving M. Shapiro;Irving M. Shapiro

174
Citations
Functional Polymer Nanocomposites Enhanced by Nanorods

Michael J. A. Hore;Russell J. Composto

165
Citations
Cell elasticity with altered cytoskeletal architectures across multiple cell types

Martha E. Grady;Russell J. Composto;David M. Eckmann

160
Citations
The form of the enriched surface layer in polymer blends

R. A. L. Jones;R. A. L. Jones;L. J. Norton;E. J. Kramer;R. J. Composto

159
Citations
Two-Dimensional Confinement of Nanorods in Block Copolymer Domains

Ranjan D. Deshmukh;Yu Liu;Russell J. Composto

157
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Tuning optical properties of gold nanorods in polymer films through thermal reshaping

Yu Liu;Eric N. Mills;Russell J. Composto

155
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Macromolecular Diffusion in a Crowded Polymer Nanocomposite

Sangah Gam;Jeffrey S. Meth;Steve G. Zane;Changzai Chi

155
Citations
Nanorod Self-Assembly for Tuning Optical Absorption

Michael J. A. Hore;Russell J. Composto

146
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