Karl Deisseroth: h-index, Total Citations, and Citation Map
Karl Deisseroth's h-index is 201 (533 i10-index, 175,300+ total citations across 888+ publications) according to Google Scholar as of August 2026. Karl Deisseroth is affiliated with Bioengineering and Psychiatry, Stanford University.
Karl Deisseroth is a researcher affiliated with Bioengineering and Psychiatry, Stanford University, specializing in various fields. Their work has been cited 175,300 times. This profile visualizes their global influence, highlighting strong citation networks in United States.
Karl Deisseroth's Citation Metrics
Bibliometric impact based on 888 indexed publications.
- H-Index
- 201
- i10-Index
- 533
- Total Citations
- 175,300
- Citing Countries
- 57
As of August 2026.
Karl Deisseroth has an h-index of 201 and 175,300 total citations across 888 publications, with research cited by institutions in 57 countries.
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Millisecond-timescale, genetically targeted optical control of neural activity
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The researcher established foundational links between parvalbumin neurons, gamma rhythms, and cortical performance, later advancing the field through seminal work on optogenetics.
The researcher established a framework for input-specific control of reward and aversion in the ventral tegmental area, linking dopamine neuron modulation to depression-related behaviors.
The researcher developed a method for millisecond-timescale, genetically targeted optical control of neural activity, establishing a foundational tool for precise neural manipulation.
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About Karl Deisseroth's research
Karl Deisseroth is a researcher at Bioengineering and Psychiatry, Stanford University. Their work has been cited 175,300 times across 888 publications (h-index 201), according to Google Scholar.
Their most-cited work, “Millisecond-timescale, genetically targeted optical control of neural activity” (2005), has accumulated 6,716 citations. Other influential works include “Parvalbumin neurons and gamma rhythms enhance cortical circuit performance” (2009) with 3,336 citations and “Driving fast-spiking cells induces gamma rhythm and controls sensory responses” (2009) with 3,304 citations.
Citations of Karl Deisseroth's research come primarily from United States, China and Germany, reflecting international research impact across 5+ countries. The interactive citation map above shows the full geographic distribution of the institutions citing this work.
