2026 Timothy M. Brown: Physics Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Physics	109	1186	1121	621	576	428	66191

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Overview

Timothy M. Brown is affiliated with the Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on neuroscience, with a specialization in circadian rhythm and melatonin. The scientific work spans several subfields including endocrine and autonomic systems, cellular and molecular neuroscience, global and planetary change, cognitive neuroscience, and molecular biology.

The main topics covered in their research include:

Circadian rhythm and melatonin
Photoreceptor and optogenetics research
Impact of Light on Environment and Health
Sleep and Wakefulness Research
Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
Retinal Development and Disorders
Neural dynamics and brain function

Timothy M. Brown has contributed to multiple papers, with notable recent publications such as:

"Recommendations for daytime, evening, and nighttime indoor light exposure to best support physiology, sleep, and wakefulness in healthy adults" (2022) published in PLoS Biology
"Melanopic illuminance defines the magnitude of human circadian light responses under a wide range of conditions" (2020) published in Journal of Pineal Research
"Output from VIP cells of the mammalian central clock regulates daily physiological rhythms" (2020) published in Nature Communications
"Distinct circadian mechanisms govern cardiac rhythms and susceptibility to arrhythmia" (2021) published in Nature Communications
"Bright daytime light enhances circadian amplitude in a diurnal mammal" (2021) published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

The scientist frequently publishes in venues such as:

bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
Journal of Pineal Research
Nature Communications
BMC Biology
PLoS Biology

Regular collaborators in their research include:

Robert J. Lucas
Annette E. Allen
Joshua W. Mouland
Altuğ Didikoğlu
Franck P. Martial

Best Publications

Kepler Planet-Detection Mission: Introduction and First Results

William J. Borucki;David Koch;Gibor Basri;Natalie Batalha

4498
Citations
The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite

George R. Ricker;Joshua N. Winn;Roland Vanderspek;David W. Latham

2813
Citations
Detection of Planetary Transits Across a Sun-like Star.

David Charbonneau;David Charbonneau;Timothy M. Brown;David W. Latham;Michel Mayor

1954
Citations
Planetary Candidates Observed by Kepler, III: Analysis of the First 16 Months of Data

Natalie M. Batalha;Jason F. Rowe;Stephen T. Bryson;Thomas Barclay

1758
Citations
The Palomar Transient Factory: System Overview, Performance and First Results

N. M. Law;S. R. Kulkarni;R. G. Dekany;E. O. Ofek

1754
Citations
Detection of an Extrasolar Planet Atmosphere

David Charbonneau;David Charbonneau;Timothy M. Brown;Robert W. Noyes;Ronald L. Gilliland

1711
Citations
Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite

George R. Ricker;Joshua N. Winn;Roland Vanderspek;David Winslow Latham

1707
Citations
Characteristics of planetary candidates observed by Kepler, II: Analysis of the first four months of data

William J. Borucki;David G. Koch;Gibor Basri;Natalie Batalha

1658
Citations
Planet Occurrence within 0.25 AU of Solar-type Stars from Kepler

Andrew W. Howard;Geoffrey W. Marcy;Stephen T. Bryson;Jon M. Jenkins

1658
Citations
The Palomar Transient Factory: system overview, performance and first results

Nicholas M. Law;Shrinivas R. Kulkarni;Richard G. Dekany;Eran O. Ofek

1414
Citations
Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)

George R. Ricker;Joshua N. Winn;Roland Vanderspek;David W. Latham

1303
Citations
Characteristics of planetary candidates observed by Kepler. II. Analysis of the first four months of data

William J. Borucki;David G. Koch;Gibor Basri;Natalie Batalha

1224
Citations
Kepler Mission Design, Realized Photometric Performance, and Early Science

David G. Koch;William J. Borucki;Gibor Basri;Natalie M. Batalha

1154
Citations
Planetary Candidates Observed by Kepler. III. Analysis of the First 16 Months of Data

Natalie M. Batalha;Natalie M. Batalha;Jason F. Rowe;Stephen T. Bryson;Thomas Barclay

1091
Citations
Planet Occurrence within 0.25 AU of Solar-Type Stars from Kepler

Andrew W. Howard;Geoffrey W. Marcy;Stephen T. Bryson;Jon M. Jenkins

1040
Citations
KEPLER INPUT CATALOG: PHOTOMETRIC CALIBRATION AND STELLAR CLASSIFICATION

Timothy M. Brown;David W. Latham;Mark E. Everett;Gilbert A. Esquerdo

950
Citations
Detection of possible p-mode oscillations on Procyon

Timothy M. Brown;Ronald L. Gilliland;Robert W. Noyes;Lawrence W. Ramsey

840
Citations
Detection of Thermal Emission from an Extrasolar Planet

David Charbonneau;Lori E. Allen;S. Thomas Megeath;Guillermo Torres

839
Citations
Planet occurrence within 0.25AU of solar-type stars from Kepler

Andrew W. Howard;Geoffrey W. Marcy;Stephen T. Bryson;Jon M. Jenkins

6
Citations
Kepler Planet Detection Mission: Introduction and First Results

William J. Borucki;D. Koch;G. Basri;N. M. Batalha

3
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