Brian J. Tighe

7.3k total citations · 2 hit papers
210 papers, 5.6k citations indexed

About

Brian J. Tighe is a scholar working on Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Biomaterials and Organic Chemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Brian J. Tighe has authored 210 papers receiving a total of 5.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 67 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, 59 papers in Biomaterials and 56 papers in Organic Chemistry. Recurrent topics in Brian J. Tighe's work include Ocular Surface and Contact Lens (67 papers), biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (48 papers) and Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications (29 papers). Brian J. Tighe is often cited by papers focused on Ocular Surface and Contact Lens (67 papers), biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (48 papers) and Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications (29 papers). Brian J. Tighe collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, Thailand and Slovakia. Brian J. Tighe's co-authors include Allan J. Amass, S.J. Holland, Philip H. Corkhill, Muhammad Waqas Yasin, Philip L. Gould, Alan M. Jolly, Aisling Mann, Stephen R. Tonge, Val Franklin and Myra Lydon and has published in prestigious journals such as Biomaterials, Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews and Journal of Materials Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Brian J. Tighe

199 papers receiving 5.4k 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.

A review of biodegradable polymers: uses, current developments in the synthesis and characterization of biodegradable polyesters, blends of biodegradable polymers and recent advances in biodegradation studies

1998 758 citations Brian J. Tighe et al. profile →
Polymers for biodegradable medical devices. 1. The potential of polyesters as controlled macromolecular release systems

1986 400 citations Brian J. Tighe et al. profile →

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Heather Sheardown Canada

Ging‐Ho Hsiue Taiwan

Traian V. Chirilă Australia

E. Schacht Belgium

Akio Kishida Japan

Y. Ikada Japan

Lin Yu China

Guoxin Tan China

Tai‐Horng Young Taiwan

Brian G. Amsden Canada

Heather Sheardown Canada

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Brian J. Tighe

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Boonnoun, Panatpong, et al.. (2025). Antioxidant hybrid pigments developed by optimization of ascorbic acid loading into halloysite nanotubes via response surface methodology and co-loading with antioxidant-rich natural colorant: a functional food ingredient. Applied Food Research. 5(2). 101189–101189.

Sriyai, Montira, Puttinan Meepowpan, Patnarin Worajittiphon, et al.. (2025). Enhancing the Shape-Memory Performance of Biocompatible Scaffolds Based on Chain-Extended Poly(L-Lactide-co-Glycolide-co-Caprolactone) Terpolymers. European Polymer Journal. 234. 113998–113998. 1 indexed citations

Mahasaranon, Sararat, Winita Punyodom, Sukunya Ross, et al.. (2024). Tailoring Hydrogel Sheet Properties through Co-Monomer Selection in AMPS Copolymer Macromers. Polymers. 16(17). 2522–2522.

Daranarong, Donraporn, Robert Molloy, Sukunya Ross, et al.. (2023). Plasma surface modification of two-component composite scaffolds consisting of 3D-printed and electrospun fiber components from biodegradable PLGA and PLCL. European Polymer Journal. 194. 112135–112135. 10 indexed citations

Ross, Gareth M., Sararat Mahasaranon, Jarupa Viyoch, et al.. (2023). In Situ Compatibilized Blends of PLA/PCL/CAB Melt-Blown Films with High Elongation: Investigation of Miscibility, Morphology, Crystallinity and Modelling. Polymers. 15(2). 303–303. 23 indexed citations

Tighe, Brian J., et al.. (2014). Evidence of Lipid Degradation During Overnight Contact Lens Wear: Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry as the Diagnostic Tool. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 55(3). 1797–1797. 9 indexed citations

Tighe, Brian J., et al.. (2012). Function of lipids – their fate in contact lens wear: An interpretive review. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye. 35(3). 100–111. 36 indexed citations

Campbell, Darren, Gareth Griffiths, & Brian J. Tighe. (2010). Tear Analysis and Lens-tear Interactions: Part II. Ocular Lipids—Nature and Fate of Meibomian Gland Phospholipids. Cornea. 30(3). 325–332. 17 indexed citations

Tighe, Brian J., et al.. (2009). Tear film lipids: dynamic composition and clinical performance. 35(11). 1402–10. 1 indexed citations

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Li, Long-yuan & Brian J. Tighe. (2006). The anisotropic material constitutive models for the human cornea. Journal of Structural Biology. 153(3). 223–230. 24 indexed citations

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Young, Richard A., et al.. (2002). Dynamic Surface Activity of Biological Fluids, Ophthalmic Solutions and Nanostructures. Advances in experimental medicine and biology. 506(Pt A). 593–599. 7 indexed citations

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Jones, Lyndon, et al.. (2000). An in Vivo Comparison of the Kinetics of Protein and Lipid Deposition on Group II and Group IV Frequent-Replacement Contact Lenses. Optometry and Vision Science. 77(10). 503–510. 78 indexed citations

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Franklin, Val, et al.. (2000). (CL-172)BIOCOMPATIBILITY OF A HIGH DK FLUOROSILICONE HYDROGEL DURING EXTENDED WEAR.. Optometry and Vision Science. 77(SUPPLEMENT). 176–176. 1 indexed citations

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Franklin, Val, et al.. (1998). Influence of Contact Lens Material Surface Characteristics and Replacement Frequency on Protein and Lipid Deposition. Optometry and Vision Science. 75(9). 697–705. 74 indexed citations

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Jones, Lyndon, et al.. (1996). Spoliation and Clinical Performance of Monthly vs. Three Monthly Group II Disposable Contact Lenses. Optometry and Vision Science. 73(1). 16–21. 84 indexed citations

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Franklin, Val, et al.. (1995). INTERACTION OF TEAR LIPIDS WITH SOFT CONTACT LENSES. Optometry and Vision Science. 72(SUPPLEMENT). 145–146. 2 indexed citations

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Jones, Lyndon, et al.. (1995). THE SPOILATION & CLINICAL PERFORMANCE OF MONTHLY VERSUS THREE-MONTHLY DISPOSABLE CONTACT LENSES.. Optometry and Vision Science. 72(SUPPLEMENT). 147–147.

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Guillon, Michel, Brian J. Tighe, Val Franklin, & Aisling Mann. (1994). THE ROLE OF ADSORBED VITRONECTIN IN CONTACT LENS INDUCED INFLAMMATORY PROCESSES. Optometry and Vision Science. 71(Supplement). 18–18. 1 indexed citations

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Yasin, Muhammad Waqas & Brian J. Tighe. (1992). Polymers for biodegradable medical devices. Biomaterials. 13(1). 9–16. 74 indexed citations

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Corkhill, Philip H., Colin Hamilton, & Brian J. Tighe. (1989). Synthetic hydrogels VI. Hydrogel composites as wound dressings and implant materials. Biomaterials. 10(1). 3–10. 126 indexed citations

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