The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where W. Timothy Coombs sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 186 publications — 58th percentile
58% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where W. Timothy Coombs sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 61 D-Index — 83rd percentile
83% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.
W. Timothy Coombs is affiliated with Texas A&M University in the United States and has made notable contributions to the field of social sciences, particularly in communication and crisis communication. Their research focuses on public relations, disaster management, misinformation, and resilience within organizational contexts.
Their work often intersects several subfields of study, including communication, sociology and political science, social psychology, strategy and management, and philosophy. This multidisciplinary approach informs a comprehensive understanding of crisis dynamics and communication strategies.
Coombs has published extensively, with a concentration on the following main topics:
The scientist's recent publications include:
Frequent collaborators include Elina R. Tachkova, Yan Jin, Yijing Wang, Toni G.L.A. van der Meer, and Brittany N. Shivers. These collaborations have contributed to a consistent body of work in crisis communication and related fields.
Coombs has contributed multiple articles to journals such as:
In addition to journal articles, Coombs has authored a book titled A Primer for Crisis Communication Theory: The Fusion of Theory and Practice, published by King's College London in 2025. This work reflects their ongoing engagement with the theoretical foundations and practical applications within crisis communication.
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