World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Earth Science

D-Index
38
Citations
3317
World Ranking
6667
National Ranking
1

Younes Hamed publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Younes Hamed sits on this spectrum.

38–47 publications: 5 scientists 48–57 publications: 33 scientists 58–67 publications: 94 scientists 68–77 publications: 161 scientists 78–87 publications: 278 scientists 88–97 publications: 376 scientists 98–107 publications: 404 scientists 108–117 publications: 484 scientists 118–127 publications: 540 scientists 128–137 publications: 557 scientists 138–147 publications: 491 scientists 148–157 publications: 495 scientists 158–167 publications: 458 scientists 168–177 publications: 490 scientists 178–187 publications: 414 scientists 188–197 publications: 401 scientists 198–207 publications: 333 scientists 208–217 publications: 292 scientists 218–227 publications: 290 scientists 228–237 publications: 262 scientists 238–247 publications: 243 scientists 248–257 publications: 208 scientists 258–267 publications: 185 scientists 268–277 publications: 147 scientists 278–287 publications: 128 scientists 288–297 publications: 119 scientists 298–307 publications: 120 scientists 308–317 publications: 107 scientists 318–327 publications: 93 scientists 328–337 publications: 87 scientists 338–347 publications: 64 scientists 348–357 publications: 87 scientists 358–367 publications: 60 scientists 368–377 publications: 60 scientists 378–387 publications: 34 scientists 388–397 publications: 50 scientists 398–407 publications: 44 scientists 408–417 publications: 31 scientists 418–427 publications: 39 scientists 428–437 publications: 27 scientists 438–447 publications: 36 scientists 448–457 publications: 27 scientists 458–467 publications: 29 scientists 468–477 publications: 30 scientists 478–487 publications: 19 scientists 488–497 publications: 15 scientists 498–507 publications: 18 scientists 508–517 publications: 19 scientists 518–527 publications: 16 scientists 528–537 publications: 10 scientists 538–547 publications: 11 scientists 548–557 publications: 14 scientists 558–567 publications: 11 scientists 568–577 publications: 7 scientists 578–587 publications: 14 scientists 588–597 publications: 5 scientists 598–602 publications: 4 scientists 603+ publications: 100 scientists
38 publications 603+

This scientist: 109 publications — 16th percentile

16% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 603 publications or more.

Younes Hamed D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Younes Hamed sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 144 scientists 31 D-Index: 215 scientists 32 D-Index: 278 scientists 33 D-Index: 379 scientists 34 D-Index: 366 scientists 35 D-Index: 372 scientists 36 D-Index: 389 scientists 37 D-Index: 366 scientists 38 D-Index: 344 scientists 39 D-Index: 349 scientists 40 D-Index: 296 scientists 41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42 D-Index: 277 scientists 43 D-Index: 279 scientists 44 D-Index: 248 scientists 45 D-Index: 257 scientists 46 D-Index: 212 scientists 47 D-Index: 202 scientists 48 D-Index: 207 scientists 49 D-Index: 204 scientists 50 D-Index: 183 scientists 51 D-Index: 178 scientists 52 D-Index: 182 scientists 53 D-Index: 178 scientists 54 D-Index: 163 scientists 55 D-Index: 117 scientists 56 D-Index: 163 scientists 57 D-Index: 120 scientists 58 D-Index: 113 scientists 59 D-Index: 136 scientists 60 D-Index: 135 scientists 61 D-Index: 96 scientists 62 D-Index: 103 scientists 63 D-Index: 83 scientists 64 D-Index: 103 scientists 65 D-Index: 83 scientists 66 D-Index: 89 scientists 67 D-Index: 92 scientists 68 D-Index: 89 scientists 69 D-Index: 78 scientists 70 D-Index: 75 scientists 71 D-Index: 53 scientists 72 D-Index: 62 scientists 73 D-Index: 54 scientists 74 D-Index: 35 scientists 75 D-Index: 52 scientists 76 D-Index: 50 scientists 77 D-Index: 32 scientists 78 D-Index: 37 scientists 79 D-Index: 20 scientists 80 D-Index: 33 scientists 81 D-Index: 36 scientists 82 D-Index: 34 scientists 83 D-Index: 34 scientists 84 D-Index: 24 scientists 85 D-Index: 19 scientists 86 D-Index: 18 scientists 87 D-Index: 26 scientists 88 D-Index: 30 scientists 89 D-Index: 17 scientists 90 D-Index: 21 scientists 91 D-Index: 19 scientists 92 D-Index: 15 scientists 93 D-Index: 14 scientists 94 D-Index: 20 scientists 95 D-Index: 9 scientists 96 D-Index: 10 scientists 97 D-Index: 15 scientists 98 D-Index: 13 scientists 99 D-Index: 3 scientists 100 D-Index: 13 scientists 101 D-Index: 3 scientists 102 D-Index: 9 scientists 103 D-Index: 4 scientists 104 D-Index: 6 scientists 105 D-Index: 6 scientists 106+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30 D-Index 106+

This scientist: 38 D-Index — 31st percentile

31% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 106 D-Index or more.

Overview

Younes Hamed is affiliated with the University of Gafsa in Tunisia. Their research primarily spans two main fields of study: Environmental Science and Earth and Planetary Sciences. Within these fields, the scientist focuses on several subfields, including Environmental Engineering, Geophysics, Geochemistry and Petrology, Global and Planetary Change, and Water Science and Technology.

Their work extensively covers topics related to groundwater and watershed analysis, groundwater and isotope geochemistry, geological and geophysical studies worldwide, geochemistry and geologic mapping, flood risk assessment and management, karst systems and hydrogeology, and landslides and related hazards.

Younes Hamed has contributed to multiple recent papers, with notable publications such as:

  • Flood Analysis Using HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS: A Case Study of Khazir River (Middle East-Northern Iraq), 2022, Water
  • A GIS-based statistical model for assessing groundwater susceptibility index in shallow aquifer in Central Tunisia (Sidi Bouzid basin), 2020, Arabian Journal of Geosciences
  • Application of the analytic hierarchy process to weight the criteria used to determine the Water Quality Index of groundwater in the northeastern basin of the Sidi Bouzid region, Central Tunisia, 2020, Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration
  • Bioaccessibility of potentially toxic metals in soil, sediments and tailings from a north Africa phosphate-mining area: Insight into human health risk assessment, 2020, Journal of Environmental Management
  • Ecologic and economic perspectives for sustainable irrigated agriculture under arid climate conditions: An analysis based on environmental indicators for southern Tunisia, 2021, Journal of African Earth Sciences

The scientist frequently publishes in several journals, with the highest number of publications appearing in the Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, Water, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Journal of African Earth Sciences, and Earth Systems and Environment.

Collaborations feature prominently in their research efforts, with frequent coauthors including Riheb Hadji, Matteo Gentilucci, Kaouther Ncibi, Houda Besser, and Yosra Ayadi.

Best Publications

  • Climate impact on surface and groundwater in North Africa: a global synthesis of findings and recommendations

    Younes Hamed;Rihab Hadji;Belgacem Redhaounia;Karim Zighmi

  • Hydrogeochemical and stable isotope data of groundwater of a multi-aquifer system: Northern Gafsa basin – Central Tunisia

    Naziha Mokadem;Abedslem Demdoum;Younes Hamed;Salem Bouri

  • Use of geochemical, isotopic, and age tracer data to develop models of groundwater flow: A case study of Gafsa mining basin-Southern Tunisia

    Younes Hamed;Riadh Ahmadi;Abdeslam Demdoum;Salem Bouri

  • Groundwater mixing and geochemical assessment of low-enthalpy resources in the geothermal field of southwestern Tunisia

    Houda Besser;Naziha Mokadem;Belgacem Redhaounia;Riheb Hadji

  • Groundwater evolution of the Continental Intercalaire aquifer of Southern Tunisia and a part of Southern Algeria: use of geochemical and isotopic indicators

    Younes Hamed;Riadh Ahmadi;Rihab Hadji;Naziha Mokadem

  • Hydrogeochemical characterization of water mineralization in Tebessa-Kasserine karst system (Tuniso-Algerian Transboundry basin)

    Amor Hamad;Fethi Baali;Riheb Hadji;Hicham Zerrouki

  • Slope Failure Characteristics and Slope Movement Susceptibility Assessment Using GIS in a Medium Scale: A Case Study from Ouled Driss and Machroha Municipalities, Northeast Algeria

    Riheb Hadji;Khaled Rais;Larbi Gadri;Abdelmadjid Chouabi

  • A GIS-based statistical model for assessing groundwater susceptibility index in shallow aquifer in Central Tunisia (Sidi Bouzid basin)

    Kaouther Ncibi;Hatem Chaar;Riheb Hadji;Noaman Baccari

  • Environmental and human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soil, sediments, and ore-processing wastes from a mining area of southwestern Tunisia

    Faten Khelifi;Achraf Melki;Younes Hamed;Paola Adamo

  • GIS-Based Approaches for the Landslide Susceptibility Prediction in Setif Region (NE Algeria)

    Zighmi Karim;Riheb Hadji;Younes Hamed

  • Application of the analytic hierarchy process to weight the criteria used to determine the Water Quality Index of groundwater in the northeastern basin of the Sidi Bouzid region, Central Tunisia

    Unknown

  • GIS-based evaluation of groundwater quality and estimation of soil salinization and land degradation risks in an arid Mediterranean site (SW Tunisia)

    Houda Besser;Naziha Mokadem;Belgacem Redhouania;Nacira Rhimi

  • Bioaccessibility of potentially toxic metals in soil, sediments and tailings from a north Africa phosphate-mining area: Insight into human health risk assessment.

    Faten Khelifi;Antonio G. Caporale;Younes Hamed;Paola Adamo

  • Ecologic and economic perspectives for sustainable irrigated agriculture under arid climate conditions: An analysis based on environmental indicators for southern Tunisia

    Houda Besser;Latifa Dhaouadi;Riheb Hadji;Younes Hamed

  • Impact of climate change on groundwater and the extinction of ancient “Foggara” and springs systems in arid lands in North Africa: a case study in Gafsa basin (Central of Tunisia)

    Naziha Mokadem;Belgacem Redhaounia;Houda Besser;Yosra Ayadi

  • Application of linear indexing model and GIS techniques for the slope movement susceptibility modeling in Bousselam upstream basin, Northeast Algeria

    Riheb Hadji;Abdelmadjid Chouabi;Larbi Gadri;Khaled Raïs

  • Assessment of groundwater and soil pollution by leachate using electrical resistivity and induced polarization imaging survey, case of Tebessa municipal landfill, NE Algeria

    Smail Brahmi;Fethi Baali;Riheb Hadji;Serhane Brahmi

  • Groundwater origins and mixing pattern in the multilayer aquifer system of the Gafsa-south mining district: a chemical and isotopic approach

    Younes Hamed;Lassaad Dassi;Meriem Tarki;Riadh Ahmadi

  • Hydro-geochemical and isotopic composition of groundwater, with emphasis on sources of salinity, in the aquifer system in Northwestern Tunisia

    Younes Hamed;Ferid Dhahri

  • Hydrochemistry and stable isotopes (δ 18 O and δ 2 H) tools applied to the study of karst aquifers in southern mediterranean basin (Teboursouk area, NW Tunisia)

    Yosra Ayadi;Naziha Mokadem;Houda Besser;Faten Khelifi

  • Mapping potential zones for groundwater recharge and its evaluation in arid environments using a GIS approach: Case study of North Gafsa Basin (Central Tunisia)

    Naziha Mokadem;Emna Boughariou;Matías Mudarra;Fatma Ben Brahim

  • Integrating Remotely Sensed and GIS Data for the Detailed Geological Mapping in Semi-Arid Regions: Case of Youks les Bains Area, Tebessa Province, NE Algeria

    Farouk Tamani;Riheb Hadji;Amor Hamad;Younes Hamed

Frequent Co-Authors

Balal Yousaf
Balal Yousaf Silesian University of Technology
Guijian Liu
Guijian Liu University of Science and Technology of China
Adrian J. Boyce
Adrian J. Boyce Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
Paola Adamo
Paola Adamo University of Naples Federico II
Bartolomé Andreo
Bartolomé Andreo University of Malaga

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

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Earth Science opens doors to various interdisciplinary fields that can complement your core studies. For example, language skills play a crucial role in global research and collaboration. Programs like the best military friendly online spanish degrees offer veterans opportunities to expand their communication skills alongside technical knowledge.

Creative disciplines such as environmental art and science communication also benefit from advanced training. The best online mfa programs provide a chance to develop storytelling skills that can enhance public engagement with Earth Science topics.

If you are aiming for leadership roles in environmental organizations, pursuing an online masters degree in human resource management can prepare you to manage teams effectively in scientific settings.

Notably, online education is becoming increasingly accessible for various age groups. Seniors interested in lifelong learning can explore diverse options like the online degree programs for seniors, making it possible to pursue Earth Science studies at any stage of life.

Best Scientists Citing Younes Hamed

Trending Scientists