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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Environmental Sciences 57 3511 3356 271 262 187 10372

Simon Shackley publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Simon Shackley between 1989 and 2024, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Simon Shackley published across 36 years, from 1989 to 2024, averaging 5.9 papers a year. Output peaked at 18 publications in 2012. 2 of the 212 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1989 to 2024. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 18. Peak 18 publications in 2012. 1989: 2 publications 1990: 0 publications 1991: 2 publications 1992: 1 publication 1993: 0 publications 1994: 3 publications 1995: 4 publications 1996: 9 publications 1997: 7 publications 1998: 8 publications 1999: 6 publications 2000: 1 publication 2001: 6 publications 2002: 7 publications 2003: 4 publications 2004: 10 publications 2005: 7 publications 2006: 11 publications 2007: 8 publications 2008: 10 publications 2009: 7 publications 2010: 6 publications 2011: 4 publications 2012: 18 publications 2013: 13 publications 2014: 11 publications 2015: 17 publications 2016: 10 publications 2017: 6 publications 2018: 1 publication 2019: 1 publication 2020: 7 publications 2021: 3 publications 2022: 0 publications 2023: 0 publications 2024: 2 publications
1989 2024

212 publications in total across all disciplines

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Simon Shackley: publications per year, 1989 to 2024
Year Publications
1989 2
1990 0
1991 2
1992 1
1993 0
1994 3
1995 4
1996 9
1997 7
1998 8
1999 6
2000 1
2001 6
2002 7
2003 4
2004 10
2005 7
2006 11
2007 8
2008 10
2009 7
2010 6
2011 4
2012 18
2013 13
2014 11
2015 17
2016 10
2017 6
2018 1
2019 1
2020 7
2021 3
2022 0
2023 0
2024 2
Total 212
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Simon Shackley publication distribution in Environmental Sciences in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Environmental Sciences in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Simon Shackley sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 66 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 41–50 to 690+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 617. Most scientists, 617, have 121–130 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 690 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 181–190 publications, is where this scientist sits. 41–50 publications: 21 scientists 51–60 publications: 62 scientists 61–70 publications: 133 scientists 71–80 publications: 257 scientists 81–90 publications: 361 scientists 91–100 publications: 440 scientists 101–110 publications: 492 scientists 111–120 publications: 541 scientists 121–130 publications: 617 scientists 131–140 publications: 544 scientists 141–150 publications: 541 scientists 151–160 publications: 539 scientists 161–170 publications: 444 scientists 171–180 publications: 444 scientists 181–190 publications: 400 scientists 191–200 publications: 377 scientists 201–210 publications: 318 scientists 211–220 publications: 282 scientists 221–230 publications: 263 scientists 231–240 publications: 220 scientists 241–250 publications: 217 scientists 251–260 publications: 180 scientists 261–270 publications: 181 scientists 271–280 publications: 155 scientists 281–290 publications: 130 scientists 291–300 publications: 127 scientists 301–310 publications: 130 scientists 311–320 publications: 85 scientists 321–330 publications: 106 scientists 331–340 publications: 80 scientists 341–350 publications: 83 scientists 351–360 publications: 75 scientists 361–370 publications: 69 scientists 371–380 publications: 52 scientists 381–390 publications: 54 scientists 391–400 publications: 56 scientists 401–410 publications: 44 scientists 411–420 publications: 40 scientists 421–430 publications: 36 scientists 431–440 publications: 25 scientists 441–450 publications: 25 scientists 451–460 publications: 32 scientists 461–470 publications: 29 scientists 471–480 publications: 21 scientists 481–490 publications: 26 scientists 491–500 publications: 26 scientists 501–510 publications: 17 scientists 511–520 publications: 19 scientists 521–530 publications: 15 scientists 531–540 publications: 22 scientists 541–550 publications: 12 scientists 551–560 publications: 15 scientists 561–570 publications: 11 scientists 571–580 publications: 19 scientists 581–590 publications: 9 scientists 591–600 publications: 9 scientists 601–610 publications: 7 scientists 611–620 publications: 11 scientists 621–630 publications: 5 scientists 631–640 publications: 5 scientists 641–650 publications: 6 scientists 651–660 publications: 3 scientists 661–670 publications: 3 scientists 671–680 publications: 4 scientists 681–689 publications: 4 scientists 690+ publications: 100 scientists
41–50 publications 690+

This scientist: 187 publications — 59th percentile

59% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 690 publications or more.

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Number of Environmental Sciences scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,676 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
41–50 21
51–60 62
61–70 133
71–80 257
81–90 361
91–100 440
101–110 492
111–120 541
121–130 617
131–140 544
141–150 541
151–160 539
161–170 444
171–180 444
181–190 400 187
191–200 377
201–210 318
211–220 282
221–230 263
231–240 220
241–250 217
251–260 180
261–270 181
271–280 155
281–290 130
291–300 127
301–310 130
311–320 85
321–330 106
331–340 80
341–350 83
351–360 75
361–370 69
371–380 52
381–390 54
391–400 56
401–410 44
411–420 40
421–430 36
431–440 25
441–450 25
451–460 32
461–470 29
471–480 21
481–490 26
491–500 26
501–510 17
511–520 19
521–530 15
531–540 22
541–550 12
551–560 15
561–570 11
571–580 19
581–590 9
591–600 9
601–610 7
611–620 11
621–630 5
631–640 5
641–650 6
651–660 3
661–670 3
671–680 4
681–689 4
690+ 100
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Simon Shackley D-index placement in Environmental Sciences in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Environmental Sciences scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Simon Shackley sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300
Bar chart with 97 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 126+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 348. Most scientists, 348, have 45 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 126 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 57 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30 D-Index: 12 scientists 31 D-Index: 26 scientists 32 D-Index: 51 scientists 33 D-Index: 88 scientists 34 D-Index: 123 scientists 35 D-Index: 163 scientists 36 D-Index: 206 scientists 37 D-Index: 267 scientists 38 D-Index: 265 scientists 39 D-Index: 275 scientists 40 D-Index: 321 scientists 41 D-Index: 343 scientists 42 D-Index: 305 scientists 43 D-Index: 336 scientists 44 D-Index: 330 scientists 45 D-Index: 348 scientists 46 D-Index: 291 scientists 47 D-Index: 275 scientists 48 D-Index: 272 scientists 49 D-Index: 273 scientists 50 D-Index: 263 scientists 51 D-Index: 232 scientists 52 D-Index: 266 scientists 53 D-Index: 217 scientists 54 D-Index: 198 scientists 55 D-Index: 177 scientists 56 D-Index: 202 scientists 57 D-Index: 204 scientists 58 D-Index: 166 scientists 59 D-Index: 177 scientists 60 D-Index: 166 scientists 61 D-Index: 152 scientists 62 D-Index: 143 scientists 63 D-Index: 150 scientists 64 D-Index: 124 scientists 65 D-Index: 119 scientists 66 D-Index: 120 scientists 67 D-Index: 118 scientists 68 D-Index: 82 scientists 69 D-Index: 98 scientists 70 D-Index: 94 scientists 71 D-Index: 105 scientists 72 D-Index: 74 scientists 73 D-Index: 84 scientists 74 D-Index: 70 scientists 75 D-Index: 67 scientists 76 D-Index: 78 scientists 77 D-Index: 60 scientists 78 D-Index: 59 scientists 79 D-Index: 52 scientists 80 D-Index: 47 scientists 81 D-Index: 38 scientists 82 D-Index: 48 scientists 83 D-Index: 42 scientists 84 D-Index: 42 scientists 85 D-Index: 43 scientists 86 D-Index: 29 scientists 87 D-Index: 37 scientists 88 D-Index: 29 scientists 89 D-Index: 30 scientists 90 D-Index: 34 scientists 91 D-Index: 20 scientists 92 D-Index: 22 scientists 93 D-Index: 17 scientists 94 D-Index: 19 scientists 95 D-Index: 24 scientists 96 D-Index: 21 scientists 97 D-Index: 20 scientists 98 D-Index: 24 scientists 99 D-Index: 17 scientists 100 D-Index: 17 scientists 101 D-Index: 21 scientists 102 D-Index: 25 scientists 103 D-Index: 18 scientists 104 D-Index: 26 scientists 105 D-Index: 20 scientists 106 D-Index: 15 scientists 107 D-Index: 10 scientists 108 D-Index: 13 scientists 109 D-Index: 15 scientists 110 D-Index: 12 scientists 111 D-Index: 8 scientists 112 D-Index: 7 scientists 113 D-Index: 9 scientists 114 D-Index: 6 scientists 115 D-Index: 12 scientists 116 D-Index: 7 scientists 117 D-Index: 8 scientists 118 D-Index: 3 scientists 119 D-Index: 5 scientists 120 D-Index: 7 scientists 121 D-Index: 2 scientists 122 D-Index: 4 scientists 123 D-Index: 8 scientists 124 D-Index: 7 scientists 125 D-Index: 9 scientists 126+ D-Index: 92 scientists
30 D-Index 126+

This scientist: 57 D-Index — 65th percentile

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

The last bar groups every scientist with 126 D-Index or more.

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Number of Environmental Sciences scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,676 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 12
31 26
32 51
33 88
34 123
35 163
36 206
37 267
38 265
39 275
40 321
41 343
42 305
43 336
44 330
45 348
46 291
47 275
48 272
49 273
50 263
51 232
52 266
53 217
54 198
55 177
56 202
57 204 57
58 166
59 177
60 166
61 152
62 143
63 150
64 124
65 119
66 120
67 118
68 82
69 98
70 94
71 105
72 74
73 84
74 70
75 67
76 78
77 60
78 59
79 52
80 47
81 38
82 48
83 42
84 42
85 43
86 29
87 37
88 29
89 30
90 34
91 20
92 22
93 17
94 19
95 24
96 21
97 20
98 24
99 17
100 17
101 21
102 25
103 18
104 26
105 20
106 15
107 10
108 13
109 15
110 12
111 8
112 7
113 9
114 6
115 12
116 7
117 8
118 3
119 5
120 7
121 2
122 4
123 8
124 7
125 9
126+ 92
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Overview

Simon Shackley is affiliated with the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. Their research focuses on environmental science and social sciences, with a particular emphasis on topics related to carbon capture and storage (CCS), renewable energy acceptance, and air quality impacts.

The main research areas explored by Shackley include:

  • Environmental Science
  • Social Sciences

Shackley's work covers several subfields, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches combining technical, social, and policy perspectives. These subfields are:

  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

The scientist has contributed significantly to research topics such as:

  • Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
  • CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions
  • Air Quality and Health Impacts
  • Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
  • Risk Perception and Management
  • Environmental Education and Sustainability
  • Underground infrastructure and sustainability

Recent publications from Simon Shackley include the following papers:

  • "How do people perceive carbon capture and storage for industrial processes? Examining factors underlying public opinion in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom," 2021, published in Energy Research & Social Science
  • "Decarbonising steel production using CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS): Results of focus group discussions in a Welsh steel-making community," 2020, published in International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control
  • "Science-policy interplay on air pollution governance in China," 2020, published in Environmental Science & Policy
  • "Community compensation in the context of Carbon Capture and Storage: Current debates and practices," 2020, published in International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control
  • "Towards a Public Communication and Engagement Strategy for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Projects in Scotland," 2023, published in Edinburgh Research Archive (University of Edinburgh)

Simon Shackley regularly collaborates with a number of co-authors, including:

  • Corin Jack
  • Ruth M. Doherty
  • Kevin P.F. Broecks
  • Emma ter Mors
  • Christine Boomsma

The scientist publishes often in journals such as:

  • International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control
  • Edinburgh Research Archive (University of Edinburgh)
  • Energy Research & Social Science
  • Environmental Science & Policy
  • Atmospheric Pollution Research

Best Publications

  • Biochar for Environmental Management

    Simon Shackley;Abbie Clare;Stephen Joseph;Bruce McCarl

  • Representing Uncertainty in Global Climate Change Science and Policy: Boundary-Ordering Devices and Authority.

    Simon Shackley;Brian Wynne

  • The Respectable Politics of Climate Change: The Epistemic Communities and NGOs

    Clair Gough;Simon Shackley

  • The Impact of Biochar Application on Soil Properties and Plant Growth of Pot Grown Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and Cabbage (Brassica chinensis)

    Sarah Carter;Simon Shackley;Saran Sohi;Tan Boun Suy

  • Uncertainty, Complexity and Concepts of Good Science in Climate Change Modelling: Are GCMs the Best Tools?

    Simon Shackley;Peter Young;Stuart Parkinson;Brian Wynne

  • Anchoring Devices in Science for Policy: The Case of Consensus around Climate Sensitivity

    Jeroen van der Sluijs;Josée van Eijndhoven;Simon Shackley;Brian Wynne

  • Prospective life cycle carbon abatement for pyrolysis biochar systems in the UK

    Jim Hammond;Simon Shackley;Saran Sohi;Peter Brownsort

  • The feasibility and costs of biochar deployment in the UK

    Simon Shackley;Jim Hammond;John Gaunt;Rodrigo Ibarrola

  • Sustainable gasification–biochar systems? A case-study of rice-husk gasification in Cambodia, Part I: Context, chemical properties, environmental and health and safety issues

    Simon Shackley;Sarah Carter;Tony Knowles;Erik Middelink

  • A regional, multi-sectoral and integrated assessment of the impacts of climate and socio-economic change in the UK. Part I. Methodology

    Ian P. Holman;M. D. A. Rounsevell;S. Shackley;P. A. Harrison

  • Global Climate Change: the Mutual Construction of an Emergent Science-Policy Domain

    Simon Shackley;Brian Wynne

  • The public perception of carbon dioxide capture and storage in the UK: results from focus groups and a survey

    Simon Shackley;Carly McLachlan;Clair Gough

  • INTEGRATING KNOWLEDGES FOR CLIMATE-CHANGE - PYRAMIDS, NETS AND UNCERTAINTIES

    Simon Shackley;Brian Wynne

  • Pyrolysis biochar systems for recovering biodegradable materials: A life cycle carbon assessment

    Rodrigo Ibarrola;Simon Shackley;James Hammond

  • Competing uses for China's straw: the economic and carbon abatement potential of biochar

    Abbie Clare;Abbie Clare;Simon Shackley;Stephen Joseph;Stephen Joseph;Stephen Joseph;James Hammond;James Hammond

  • The acceptability of CO2 capture and storage (CCS) in Europe: An assessment of the key determining factors. Part 2. The social acceptability of CCS and the wider impacts and repercussions of its implementation

    Simon Shackley;David Reiner;Paul Upham;Heleen de Coninck

  • Maximizing the greenhouse gas reductions from biomass: The role of life cycle assessment

    Patricia Thornley;Paul Gilbert;Simon Shackley;Jim Hammond

  • A conceptual framework for exploring transitions to decarbonised energy systems in the United Kingdom

    Simon Shackley;Ken Green

  • The Public Perceptions of Carbon Capture and Storage: Tyndall

    C Gough;Carly McLachlan;S Shackley

  • The Tyndall decarbonisation scenarios—Part I: Development of a backcasting methodology with stakeholder participation

    Sarah. L. Mander;Alice Bows;Kevin. L. Anderson;Simon Shackley

  • Burying Carbon under the Sea: An Initial Exploration of Public Opinions

    Clair Gough;Ian Taylor;Simon Shackley

Frequent Co-Authors

James O.S. Hammond
James O.S. Hammond Birkbeck, University of London
Brian Wynne
Brian Wynne Lancaster University
Paolo Agnolucci
Paolo Agnolucci University College London
Paul Ekins
Paul Ekins University College London
Paul Upham
Paul Upham University of Groningen
Saran Sohi
Saran Sohi University of Edinburgh
Ian P. Holman
Ian P. Holman Cranfield University
Robert J. Nicholls
Robert J. Nicholls University of East Anglia
Stephen Joseph
Stephen Joseph University of Nottingham
Stephan M. Haefele
Stephan M. Haefele Rothamsted Research

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