John P. Perdew: h-index, Total Citations, and Citation Map
John P. Perdew's h-index is 132 (359 i10-index, 490,260+ total citations across 5+ publications) according to Google Scholar as of May 2026. John P. Perdew is affiliated with Professor of Physics, Tulane University.
John P. Perdew is a researcher affiliated with Professor of Physics, Tulane University, specializing in density functional theory, materials theory, quantum chemistry. Their work has been cited 490,260 times. This profile visualizes their global influence, highlighting strong citation networks in China.
John P. Perdew's Citation Metrics
Bibliometric impact based on 5 indexed publications. Of these, 0 are original research articles — the rest are literature highlights, conference abstracts or theses.
- H-Index
- 132
- i10-Index
- 359
- Total Citations
- 490,260
- Citing Countries
- 26
As of May 2026.
John P. Perdew has an h-index of 132 and 490,260 total citations across 5 publications, with research cited by institutions in 26 countries.
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Generalized gradient approximation made simple
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The researcher developed a simplified generalized gradient approximation framework, establishing a foundational standard in computational physics that has been widely adopted by the independent scientific community.
The researcher developed a self-interaction correction for density-functional approximations, a foundational method for improving accuracy in many-electron system calculations.
The researcher developed a highly cited, accurate analytic representation of electron-gas correlation energy, establishing a foundational standard in computational physics.
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