Michael Lachmann: h-index, Total Citations, and Citation Map
Michael Lachmann's h-index is 51 (77 i10-index, 22,573+ total citations across 5+ publications) according to Google Scholar as of May 2026. Michael Lachmann is affiliated with Arizona State University, Santa Fe Institute, Claritype.
Michael Lachmann is a researcher affiliated with Arizona State University, Santa Fe Institute, Claritype, specializing in Evolutionary theory, origin of life. Their work has been cited 22,573 times. This profile visualizes their global influence, highlighting strong citation networks in United States.
Michael Lachmann's Citation Metrics
Bibliometric impact based on 5 indexed publications.
- H-Index
- 51
- i10-Index
- 77
- Total Citations
- 22,573
- Citing Countries
- 32
As of May 2026.
Michael Lachmann has an h-index of 51 and 22,573 total citations across 5 publications, with research cited by institutions in 32 countries.
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A draft sequence of the Neandertal genome
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The researcher pioneered the analysis of ancient DNA damage patterns, establishing foundational methodologies that enabled the successful sequencing and interpretation of complete Neandertal genomes.
The researcher established a foundational framework for understanding great ape genetic diversity and population history, a seminal contribution that has significantly shaped subsequent evolutionary biology research.
The researcher provided the first high-quality genome sequence of a 45,000-year-old modern human from western Siberia, establishing a critical baseline for understanding early human migration and genetic diversity.
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