The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where William B. Russel sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 226 publications — 39th percentile
39% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where William B. Russel sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 79 D-Index — 79th percentile
79% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.
William B. Russel is a researcher affiliated with Princeton University in the United States. Their academic contributions have focused on the study of polymers and colloidal dispersions, particularly examining the influence of polymers on the phase behavior, coagulation, and rheology of these systems.
Throughout their career, Russel has been recognized by several prestigious institutions. In 1993, they were elected as a Member of the National Academy of Engineering for their research related to polymers and colloidal dispersions. Later, they were named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1995. In 2011, they received the distinction of Fellow from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Aspects of the scientist's work can be inferred from their awarded citation, which highlights a focus on understanding how polymers interact with and affect the physical properties of colloidal systems. This research area spans the investigation of phase transitions, control of particle coagulation, and examinations of flow and deformation behaviors (rheology).
While specific frequent co-authors, publication venues, and recent papers are not listed, the alignment of their research with polymer science and colloidal materials suggests a specialization in chemical engineering or materials science fields.
Russel's scholarly presence is associated with advancing knowledge in polymer science and soft condensed matter physics through their work at Princeton University.
A.P Gast;C.K Hall;W.B Russel
C. G. de Kruif;E. M. F. van Iersel;A. Vrij;W. B. Russel
Richard C. Sonntag;William B. Russel
Jixiang Zhu;Min Li;R. Rogers;W. Meyer
W. B. Russel
Mahesh S. Tirumkudulu;William B. Russel
Alexander F. Routh;William B. Russel
Marie Pierre Valignat;Olivier Theodoly;John C. Crocker;William B. Russel
Alexander F. Routh and;William B. Russel
Jan Mewis;William J. Frith;Trevor A. Strivens;William B. Russel
Zhengdong Cheng;William B. Russel;P. M. Chaikin
A.P Gast;W.B Russel;C.K Hall
Alice P. Gast;William B. Russel
See Eng Phan;William B. Russel;Zhengdong Cheng;Jixiang Zhu
Reghan J. Hill;D.A. Saville;W.B. Russel
Dennis C Prieve;William B Russel
K. E. Davis;W. B. Russel;W. J. Glantschnig
Zhengdong Cheng;Jixiang Zhu;Paul M. Chaikin;See Eng Phan
Shu Yang;Mischa Megens;Joanna Aizenberg;Pierre Wiltzius
Alexander F. Routh;William B. Russel
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