Geological And Geochemical Analysis

73 researchers across 6 institutions

73 Researchers
6 Institutions
7 Grant PIs
4 High Impact

Geological and geochemical analysis investigates the Earth's composition, structure, and processes. Researchers examine rock and mineral properties, trace element distribution, isotopic signatures, and the chemical interactions that shape geological formations. Methods include field sampling, laboratory analysis using techniques like mass spectrometry and X-ray diffraction, and computational modeling to understand geological history, resource formation, and environmental change. This field encompasses areas such as mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, and geochronology.

This research holds significant relevance for Arkansas, particularly concerning its rich mineral resources and geological history. Studies inform the exploration and sustainable management of critical minerals and other geological commodities vital to the state's economy. Understanding subsurface geology is also crucial for effective groundwater resource management, seismic hazard assessment, and the environmental remediation of contaminated sites, directly impacting public health and infrastructure resilience across the state.

The work in geological and geochemical analysis frequently intersects with hydrology, environmental science, materials science, and computational fields like machine learning and visualization. Engagement spans multiple institutions across Arkansas, fostering a broad base of expertise within the state.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Matthew David Covington University of Arkansas 25 1,364 Faculty Grant PI High Impact
Kevin M. Befus University of Arkansas 23 3,256 High Impact Grants
John C. Dixon University of Arkansas 21 1,183 Faculty Grants
Ruimin Feng University of Arkansas 21 1,094 Faculty High Impact
Glenn R. Sharman University of Arkansas 20 1,748 Faculty High Impact
John Burnham Shaw University of Arkansas 19 1,654 Faculty Grant PI
Haydar Al‐Shukri UA Little Rock 18 777
Kenneth G. W. Inn University of Arkansas 18 994
Walter Leroy Manger University of Arkansas 16 611 Emeritus
Thomas R. Paradise University of Arkansas 15 865
Hanan Mahdi UA Little Rock 15 515
J.V. Brahana University of Arkansas 13 567
Jason A. Tullis University of Arkansas 13 1,242 Faculty
Barry Shaulis University of Arkansas 13 493 Postdoctoral
Stephen K. Boss University of Arkansas 12 463 Faculty Grant PI
Richard A. Coffman University of Arkansas 10 528
Partha Pratim Chowdhury University of Arkansas 9 797 Postdoctoral
Adriana Potra University of Arkansas 9 203 Faculty Grant PI
Michelle L. Bernhardt-Barry University of Arkansas 9 251 Faculty
Cory M. Hughes University of Arkansas 8 445
Hydrology And Watershed Management Studies 25 Environmental Science Research 19 Materials Science Research 16 Astro And Planetary Science 9 Machine Learning Applications 8 Remote Sensing In Agriculture 7 Ecology And Vegetation Dynamics Studies 7 Planetary Science And Exploration 6 Medical Imaging Techniques And Applications 6 Computer Graphics And Visualization Techniques 5 Soil And Water Nutrient Dynamics 5 Environmental Monitoring 4 Geology And Paleoclimatology Research 4 Research And Education 3 Public Health Research 3

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
13,660 works in 2026
-2.1% CAGR 2018–2026
Leadership concentration
10.5% held by global top 5 institutions
Moderate HHI 51
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2026 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 United States Geological Survey 9,232
  2. 2 Planetary Science Institute 5,890
  3. 3 Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique 3,298
  4. 4 California Institute of Technology 3,270
  5. 5 University of Arizona 2,750

Cross-Institution Connections

Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Geological And Geochemical Analysis.

Maurice P. Testa University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
62%
Mersad Fathizadeh University of Arkansas
Julia I. Loshelder University of Arkansas
61%
Ross Bieker University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
E. Burton Kemp Lyon College
60%
Mohammadyar Rahimi University of Arkansas
Maurice P. Testa University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
59%
Jason A. Tullis University of Arkansas
Maurice P. Testa University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
59%
Mislat Alotaibi University of Arkansas
Maurice P. Testa University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
58%
Lily C Stitt University of Arkansas
Olivia Smith University of Arkansas
58%
Ross Bieker University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
Maurice P. Testa University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
55%
S. R. Hokett University of Arkansas
Hayder Al-Shukri UA Little Rock
55%
Mersad Fathizadeh University of Arkansas
Gordon McCain University of Arkansas
49%
Ross Bieker University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Researchers with Federal Grants

Stephen K. Boss University of Arkansas 4 grants John Burnham Shaw University of Arkansas 3 grants Matthew David Covington University of Arkansas 2 grants Adriana Potra University of Arkansas 1 grant Kevin M. Befus University of Arkansas 1 grant John C. Dixon University of Arkansas 1 grant John R. Samuelsen University of Arkansas 1 grant
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