2026 S. Brezinsek: 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	59	7295	7057	428	415	650	14635

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Overview

S. Brezinsek is affiliated with Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany and has established a focused research career in the fields of Physics and Astronomy, Materials Science, and Engineering. Their work primarily concentrates on specialized subfields such as Materials Chemistry, Nuclear and High Energy Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, and Biomedical Engineering.

The scientist's main research topics include Fusion materials and technologies, Magnetic confinement fusion research, Nuclear Materials and Properties, Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics, Superconducting Materials and Applications, Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma, and Plasma Diagnostics and Applications.

Among the recent publications attributed to Brezinsek, notable papers include:

"Demonstration of reduced neoclassical energy transport in Wendelstein 7-X," 2021, Nature
"Monitoring of tritium and impurities in the first wall of fusion devices using a LIBS based diagnostic," 2021, Nuclear Fusion
"Overview of the results from divertor experiments with attached and detached plasmas at Wendelstein 7-X and their implications for steady-state operation," 2021, Nuclear Fusion
"Experimental confirmation of efficient island divertor operation and successful neoclassical transport optimization in Wendelstein 7-X," 2021, Nuclear Fusion
"Data on erosion and hydrogen fuel retention in Beryllium plasma-facing materials," 2021, Nuclear Materials and Energy

Brezinsek has frequently contributed to scientific literature in several prominent publication venues, including:

Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear Materials and Energy
Physica Scripta
Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Fusion Engineering and Design

The collaboration network of this researcher involves multiple frequent co-authors, which include:

J. Romazanov
Ch. Linsmeier
M. Rasiński
A. Kirschner
E. Tsitrone

This profile highlights S. Brezinsek's active involvement in research pertinent to the development and analysis of fusion materials and plasma interaction technologies. Their work contributes to understanding the materials science challenges within fusion energy development and the associated diagnostic methods enabling such research.

Best Publications

Recent analysis of key plasma wall interactions issues for ITER

Joachim Roth;E. Tsitrone;A. Loarte;Th. Loarer

930
Citations
Tritium inventory in ITER plasma-facing materials and tritium removal procedures

Joachim Roth;Emmanuelle Tsitrone;Thierry Loarer;Volker Philipps

493
Citations
Fuel retention studies with the ITER-Like Wall in JET

S. Brezinsek;T. Loarer;V. Philipps;H.G. Esser

292
Citations
Plasma-surface interaction in the Be/W environment: Conclusions drawn from the JET-ILW for ITER

Sebastijan Brezinsek

248
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Overview of the JET results in support to ITER

X. Litaudon;S. Abduallev;M. Abhangi;P. Abreu

216
Citations
Impact of nitrogen seeding on confinement and power load control of a high-triangularity JET ELMy H-mode plasma with a metal wall

C. Giroud;G. P. Maddison;S. Jachmich;F. Rimini

179
Citations
Tungsten divertor erosion in all metal devices: Lessons from the ITER like wall of JET

G. J. van Rooij;J. W. Coenen;L. Aho-Mantila;S. Brezinsek

164
Citations
Impact of nitrogen seeding on confinement and power load control of a high-triangularity JET ELMy H-mode plasma with a metal wall

C Giroud;G P Maddison;S Jachmich;F Rimini

154
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Power exhaust by SOL and pedestal radiation at ASDEX Upgrade and JET

M. Bernert;M. Wischmeier;A. Huber;F. Reimold

150
Citations
Flux dependence of carbon chemical erosion by deuterium ions

J. Roth;R. Preuss;W. Bohmeyer;S. Brezinsek

146
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Impact and mitigation of disruptions with the ITER-like wall in JET

M. Lehnen;M. Lehnen;G. Arnoux;S. Brezinsek;J. Flanagan

137
Citations
Characterization of the deuterium recycling flux in front of a graphite surface in the TEXTOR tokamak

S Brezinsek;G Sergienko;A Pospieszczyk;Ph Mertens

134
Citations
Impact of carbon and tungsten as divertor materials on the scrape-off layer conditions in JET

M. Groth;S. Brezinsek;P. Belo;M.N.A. Beurskens

126
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Change of the magnetic-field topology by an ergodic divertor and the effect on the plasma structure and transport.

M. W. Jakubowski;O. Schmitz;S. S. Abdullaev;S. Brezinsek

126
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First results from divertor operation in Wendelstein 7-X

Thomas Sunn Pedersen;Ralf König;Maciej Krychowiak;Marcin Jakubowski;Marcin Jakubowski

122
Citations
Flux dependence of carbon erosion and implication for ITER

J. Roth;A. Kirschner;W. Bohmeyer;S. Brezinsek

121
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Beryllium migration in JET ITER-like wall plasmas

S. Brezinsek;A. Widdowson;M. Mayer;V. Philipps

120
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Type-I ELM power deposition profile width and temporal shape in JET

T. Eich;H. Thomsen;W. Fundamenski;G. Arnoux

119
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Global and pedestal confinement in JET with a Be/W metallic wall

M.N.A. Beurskens;L. Frassinetti;C. Challis;C. Giroud

117
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Material migration patterns and overview of first surface analysis of the JET ITER-like wall

A. Widdowson;E. Alves;C. F. Ayres;A. Baron-Wiechec

116
Citations
Impact of nitrogen seeding on confinement and power load control of a high-triangularity JET

C. Giroud;G.P. Maddison;S. Jachmich;F. Rimini

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