Alexander Epstein

2.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
21 papers, 1.7k citations indexed

About

Alexander Epstein is a scholar working on Surfaces, Coatings and Films, Automotive Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Alexander Epstein has authored 21 papers receiving a total of 1.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 6 papers in Surfaces, Coatings and Films, 4 papers in Automotive Engineering and 4 papers in Biomedical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Alexander Epstein's work include Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity (5 papers), Advanced Materials and Mechanics (3 papers) and Traffic and Road Safety (3 papers). Alexander Epstein is often cited by papers focused on Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity (5 papers), Advanced Materials and Mechanics (3 papers) and Traffic and Road Safety (3 papers). Alexander Epstein collaborates with scholars based in United States and Russia. Alexander Epstein's co-authors include Joanna Aizenberg, Emily Boggs, Tak‐Sing Wong, Rebecca A. Belisle, Boaz Pokroy, Agnese Seminara, Philseok Kim, Allon I. Hochbaum, Nan Yao and Darren J. Lipomi and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Advanced Materials and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Alexander Epstein

18 papers receiving 1.7k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Liquid-infused structured surfaces with exceptional anti-biofouling performance

2012 785 citations Alexander Epstein, Tak‐Sing Wong et al. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Alexander Epstein United States	11	781	570	378	246	234	21	1.7k
Alex Wu Australia	15	577 0.7×	673 1.2×	324 0.9×	157 0.6×	376 1.6×	23	1.5k
Yair Kaufman Israel	23	967 1.2×	747 1.3×	200 0.5×	332 1.3×	240 1.0×	44	2.2k
Caitlin Howell United States	27	1.6k 2.0×	1.0k 1.8×	338 0.9×	505 2.1×	321 1.4×	57	2.8k
Gregory S. Watson Australia	12	679 0.9×	1.4k 2.4×	811 2.1×	206 0.8×	540 2.3×	24	2.7k
Siddarth Srinivasan United States	17	1.0k 1.3×	485 0.9×	127 0.3×	323 1.3×	172 0.7×	22	1.7k
Birgitt Boschitsch Stogin United States	10	806 1.0×	800 1.4×	215 0.6×	232 0.9×	324 1.4×	12	2.1k
Gregory D. Bixler United States	10	1.1k 1.5×	492 0.9×	108 0.3×	415 1.7×	190 0.8×	13	1.9k
Emily Boggs United States	6	559 0.7×	379 0.7×	103 0.3×	168 0.7×	100 0.4×	6	945
N. Encinas Spain	21	1.1k 1.4×	465 0.8×	87 0.2×	509 2.1×	423 1.8×	28	1.8k
Ralf Helbig Germany	15	730 0.9×	464 0.8×	105 0.3×	402 1.6×	129 0.6×	36	1.3k

Countries citing papers authored by Alexander Epstein

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20 of 20 papers shown

Epstein, Alexander, et al.. (2025). Longitudinal Analysis of Forward Blind Zone Changes in Popular Vehicle Models (1997–2023). 13(1). 67–78.

Epstein, Alexander, et al.. (2024). Unification of requirements for the use of reagents for the treatment of sewage sludge from urban sewage treatment plants. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 486. 4008–4008.

Epstein, Alexander, et al.. (2023). Evaluating the performance of a web-based vehicle blind zone estimation application: Validation and policy implications. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 4. 1 indexed citations

Yamani, Yusuke, et al.. (2022). Heavy Duty Truck and Pedestrian Crashes at Signalized Intersections: Comparison of High-Vision and Low-Vision Cab Drivers’ Performance on a Driving Simulator. Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2677(3). 1123–1136. 3 indexed citations

Epstein, Alexander, et al.. (2020). Guidebook for Developing a Zero- or Low-Emissions Roadmap at Airports. Transportation Research Board eBooks.

Epstein, Alexander, et al.. (2020). Emerging Automated Urban Freight Delivery Concepts: State of the Practice Scan. 3 indexed citations

Cuddy, Matthew, et al.. (2014). The smart/connected city and its implications for connected transportation.. 12 indexed citations

Epstein, Alexander, et al.. (2013). Biofilm attachment reduction on bioinspired, dynamic, micro-wrinkling surfaces. New Journal of Physics. 15(9). 95018–95018. 75 indexed citations

Kim, Philseok, et al.. (2012). Screening Conditions for Rationally Engineered Electrodeposition of Nanostructures (SCREEN): Electrodeposition and Applications of Polypyrrole Nanofibers using Microfluidic Gradients. Small. 8(22). 3502–3509. 8 indexed citations

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Epstein, Alexander, Tak‐Sing Wong, Rebecca A. Belisle, Emily Boggs, & Joanna Aizenberg. (2012). Liquid-infused structured surfaces with exceptional anti-biofouling performance. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 109(33). 13182–13187. 785 indexed citations breakdown →

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Grinthal, Alison, et al.. (2012). Steering nanofibers: An integrative approach to bio-inspired fiber fabrication and assembly. Nano Today. 7(1). 35–52. 50 indexed citations

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Lewis, Kristin C., et al.. (2012). Alternative jet fuel scenario analysis report. 3 indexed citations

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Epstein, Alexander, Allon I. Hochbaum, Philseok Kim, & Joanna Aizenberg. (2011). Control of bacterial biofilm growth on surfaces by nanostructural mechanics and geometry. Nanotechnology. 22(49). 494007–494007. 119 indexed citations

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Kim, Philseok, Alexander Epstein, Mughees Khan, et al.. (2011). Structural Transformation by Electrodeposition on Patterned Substrates (STEPS): A New Versatile Nanofabrication Method. Nano Letters. 12(2). 527–533. 60 indexed citations

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Epstein, Alexander, Boaz Pokroy, Agnese Seminara, & Joanna Aizenberg. (2010). Bacterial biofilm shows persistent resistance to liquid wetting and gas penetration. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 108(3). 995–1000. 289 indexed citations

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Epstein, Alexander & Joanna Aizenberg. (2009). Biomimetic Nanostructured Surfaces with Designer Mechanics and Geometry for Broad Applications. MRS Proceedings. 1236. 5 indexed citations

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Pokroy, Boaz, et al.. (2008). Fabrication of Bioinspired Actuated Nanostructures with Arbitrary Geometry and Stiffness. Advanced Materials. 21(4). 463–469. 153 indexed citations

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Yao, Nan, et al.. (2008). Organic–inorganic interfaces and spiral growth in nacre. Journal of The Royal Society Interface. 6(33). 367–376. 47 indexed citations

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Epstein, Alexander, et al.. (2007). DARPA Grand Challenge. 28 indexed citations

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Yao, Nan, Alexander Epstein, & Austin J. Akey. (2006). Crystal growth via spiral motion in abalone shell nacre. Journal of materials research/Pratt's guide to venture capital sources. 21(8). 1939–1946. 28 indexed citations

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