2026 Son V. Nghiem: Environmental Sciences Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Environmental Sciences	53	4203	4024	1583	1461	251	12108

Research.com Recognitions

2019 - Fellow of American Geophysical Union (AGU)

Overview

Son V. Nghiem is affiliated with the California Institute of Technology in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on environmental science and earth and planetary sciences, with significant contributions across several subfields including atmospheric science, global and planetary change, environmental engineering, water science and technology, and ecology.

The main topics investigated in their work encompass cryospheric studies and observations, flood risk assessment and management, arctic and antarctic ice dynamics, climate change and permafrost, soil moisture and remote sensing, land use and ecosystem services, and remote sensing and land use.

Son V. Nghiem has published extensively, with frequent appearances in several scientific journals. Prominent publication venues include Remote Sensing, Environmental Research Letters, Earth and Space Science, Ecological Informatics, and Landscape Ecology.

Remote Sensing (4 publications)
Environmental Research Letters (3 publications)
Earth and Space Science (3 publications)
Ecological Informatics (1 publication)
Landscape Ecology (1 publication)

Recent notable papers authored or coauthored by Son V. Nghiem include:

Patterns of population displacement during mega-fires in California detected using Facebook Disaster Maps, 2020, Environmental Research Letters
Flood inundation assessment of UNESCO World Heritage Sites using remote sensing and spatial metrics in Hoi An City, Vietnam, 2023, Ecological Informatics
Urbanization impact on landscape patterns in cultural heritage preservation sites: a case study of the complex of Huế Monuments, Vietnam, 2021, Landscape Ecology
Evaluating the Preconditions of Two Remote Sensing SWE Retrieval Algorithms over the US, 2020, Remote Sensing
Ice Freeze-Up and Break-Up in Arctic Rivers Observed With Satellite L-Band Passive Microwave Data From 2010 to 2020, 2023, Water Resources Research

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Son V. Nghiem include:

Zsófia Kugler
G. Robert Brakenridge
Van-Manh Pham
Seung Hee Kim
Quang-Thanh Bui

Son V. Nghiem's research topics have intersected notably with cryospheric sciences, flood risk management, and remote sensing techniques, contributing data and analysis in areas such as Arctic river ice dynamics and environmental impacts related to urbanization and climate-related disasters.

This scientist was recognized by being named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union in 2019.

Best Publications

Soil moisture retrieval from AMSR-E

E.G. Njoku;T.J. Jackson;V. Lakshmi;T.K. Chan

1842
Citations
The International Bathymetric Chart of the Arctic Ocean (IBCAO) Version 3.0

Martin Jakobsson;Larry Mayer;Bernard Coakley;Julian A. Dowdeswell

1310
Citations
The extreme melt across the Greenland ice sheet in 2012

S. V. Nghiem;D. K. Hall;T. L. Mote;M. Tedesco

600
Citations
Increasing solar heating of the Arctic Ocean and adjacent seas, 1979-2005: Attribution and role in the ice-albedo feedback

Donald K. Perovich;Bonnie Light;Hajo Eicken;Kathleen F. Jones

566
Citations
Rapid reduction of Arctic perennial sea ice

S. V. Nghiem;I. G. Rigor;D. K. Perovich;P. Clemente-Colón

564
Citations
Symmetry properties in polarimetric remote sensing

S. V. Nghiem;S. H. Yueh;R. Kwok;F. K. Li

315
Citations
Interdecadal changes in snow depth on Arctic sea ice

Melinda A. Webster;Ignatius G. Rigor;Son V. Nghiem;Nathan T. Kurtz

276
Citations
Orbital microwave measurement of river discharge and ice status

G. Robert Brakenridge;Son V. Nghiem;Elaine Anderson;Rodica Mic

242
Citations
Seasonal evolution and interannual variability of the local solar energy absorbed by the Arctic sea ice–ocean system

Donald K. Perovich;Son V. Nghiem;Thorsten Markus;Axel Schweiger

209
Citations
Polarimetric measurements of sea surface brightness temperatures using an aircraft K-band radiometer

S.H. Yueh;W.J. Wilson;F.K. Li;S.V. Nghiem

194
Citations
An autonomous earth observing sensorWeb

S. Chien;B. Cichy;A. Davies;D. Tran

183
Citations
Space‐based measurement of river runoff

G. Robert Brakenridge;Son V. Nghiem;Elaine Anderson;Steven Chien

180
Citations
A blended global snow product using visible, passive microwave and scatterometer satellite data

James L. Foster;Dorothy K. Hall;John B. Eylander;George A. Riggs

170
Citations
The melt anomaly of 2002 on the greenland ice sheet from active and passive microwave satellite observations

K. Steffen;S. V. Nghiem;R. Huff;G. Neumann

165
Citations
Calibration of satellite measurements of river discharge using a global hydrology model

G. Robert Brakenridge;Sagy Cohen;Sagy Cohen;Albert J. Kettner;Tom De Groeve

138
Citations
Polarimetric scattering and emission properties of targets with reflection symmetry

Simon H. Yueh;Ronald Kwok;Son V. Nghiem

138
Citations
Detection of snowmelt regions on the Greenland ice sheet using diurnal backscatter change

S.V. Nghiem;K. Steffen;R. Kwok;W. Y. Tsai

138
Citations
Global snow cover monitoring with spaceborne K/sub u/-band scatterometer

S.V. Nghiem;Wu-Yang Tsai

136
Citations
Convective forcing of mercury and ozone in the Arctic boundary layer induced by leads in sea ice

Christopher W. Moore;Daniel Obrist;Alexandra Steffen;Ralf M. Staebler

123
Citations
The role of snow on microwave emission and scattering over first-year sea ice

D.G. Barber;A.K. Fung;T.C. Grenfell;S.V. Nghiem

119
Citations
Polarimetric passive remote sensing of ocean wind vectors

S.H. Yueh;W.J. Wilson;S.V. Nghiem;F.K. Li

3
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Ron Kwok University of Washington

Gregory A. Neumann Goddard Space Flight Center

Donald K. Perovich Dartmouth College

Simon Yueh Jet Propulsion Lab

Jin Au Kong MIT

Ignatius Rigor University of Washington

Kerri A. Pratt University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Anthony J. Gow Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Dorothy K. Hall Goddard Space Flight Center

Ulrich Platt Heidelberg University

External Links

Wikipedia of Son V. Nghiem Personal website of Son V. Nghiem

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Environmental Sciences often leads students to interdisciplinary fields that enhance their understanding and career prospects. For instance, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills are increasingly vital for environmental analysis, mapping, and resource management. Many universities offer colleges with GIS programs that provide robust training in spatial data and technology.

Leadership and policy play crucial roles in environmental careers. A Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree can equip graduates to shape sustainable policies and manage environmental projects effectively. Prospective students can find top-tier best online MPA programs designed for working professionals seeking advanced skills without disrupting their careers.

Understanding social dynamics is equally important. Environmental challenges often involve community and societal factors, making a background in sociology valuable. Accredited programs such as accredited online bachelors in sociology offer flexible options to build knowledge about human behavior and social systems.

For those aiming to combine education and leadership without extensive research commitments, an online doctoral program like the EdD no dissertation offers a practical path. This option enables professionals to advance expertise in educational leadership and policy implementation relevant to environmental education initiatives.