The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Neuroscience in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Simon van Gaal sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 87 publications — 11th percentile
11% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 887 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Neuroscience scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Simon van Gaal sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 34 D-Index — 4th percentile
4% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 163 D-Index or more.
Simon van Gaal is affiliated with the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Their primary field of study is Neuroscience, with a particular focus on Cognitive Neuroscience. Additional subfields of interest include Sensory Systems, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Psychiatry and Mental Health, and Experimental and Cognitive Psychology.
The scientist's research covers a range of topics within neuroscience, including:
Simon van Gaal's frequent coauthors demonstrate collaborations across various aspects of neuroscience and psychology. Key collaborators include Johannes J. Fahrenfort, Timo Stein, Jan Willem de Gee, Stijn A. Nuiten, and Lola Beerendonk.
The researcher's recent publications reflect ongoing contributions to topics related to brain function, cognition, and perception. Notable recent papers include:
Simon van Gaal frequently publishes in a selection of specific research venues. These venues include:
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Nathalie Boot;Matthijs Baas;Simon van Gaal;Roshan Cools
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Johannes J. Fahrenfort;Johannes J. Fahrenfort;Joram van Driel;Simon van Gaal;Christian N. L. Olivers
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Simon van Gaal;Victor A. F. Lamme;Johannes J. Fahrenfort;K. Richard Ridderinkhof
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Simon van Gaal;Lionel Naccache;Julia D. I. Meuwese;Anouk M. van Loon
Imen El Karoui;Jean-Remi King;Jacobo Sitt;Florent Meyniel
Michael X Cohen;Michael X Cohen;Simon van Gaal
Floris P de Lange;Simon van Gaal;Victor A. F Lamme;Stanislas Dehaene
Simon van Gaal;H. Steven Scholte;Victor A. F. Lamme;Johannes J. Fahrenfort
Matthias Michel;Diane Beck;Ned Block;Hal Blumenfeld
Johannes Fahrenfort;Tineke Snijders;Klaartje Heinen;Simon van Gaal
Josipa Alilović;Bart Timmermans;Leon C Reteig;Simon van Gaal
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