Colin Thomas

1.4k total citations
28 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

Colin Thomas is a scholar working on Plant Science, Biomedical Engineering and Cell Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Colin Thomas has authored 28 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 9 papers in Plant Science, 8 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 5 papers in Cell Biology. Recurrent topics in Colin Thomas's work include Tree Root and Stability Studies (4 papers), Plant Surface Properties and Treatments (4 papers) and Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms (4 papers). Colin Thomas is often cited by papers focused on Tree Root and Stability Studies (4 papers), Plant Surface Properties and Treatments (4 papers) and Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms (4 papers). Colin Thomas collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, China and New Zealand. Colin Thomas's co-authors include Zhiguo Li, Gopal Chandra Paul, Zhibing Zhang, K. G. Tucker, Zhiguo Li, Robert J. Thomas, Mark D. Smith, Alicia J. El Haj, Ken Lee and Alvin W. Nienow and has published in prestigious journals such as Biomaterials, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications and Trends in Food Science & Technology.

In The Last Decade

Colin Thomas

28 papers receiving 1.0k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Colin Thomas United Kingdom 19 344 306 294 128 106 28 1.1k
Chengqi Yan China 23 260 0.8× 985 3.2× 666 2.3× 136 1.1× 54 0.5× 94 2.2k
Xiaoqiang Wang China 25 238 0.7× 799 2.6× 681 2.3× 26 0.2× 96 0.9× 102 1.9k
Jacek Żebrowski Poland 22 231 0.7× 574 1.9× 435 1.5× 60 0.5× 74 0.7× 57 1.4k
Young Ho Lee South Korea 19 198 0.6× 227 0.7× 241 0.8× 32 0.3× 30 0.3× 57 1.4k
Zhu Liu China 18 174 0.5× 97 0.3× 284 1.0× 93 0.7× 74 0.7× 96 1.0k
Qiming Wang China 17 222 0.6× 146 0.5× 385 1.3× 71 0.6× 23 0.2× 58 1.1k
Weiyan Qi China 19 173 0.5× 127 0.4× 537 1.8× 51 0.4× 42 0.4× 39 1.2k
Totte Niittylä Sweden 22 244 0.7× 1.3k 4.2× 838 2.9× 36 0.3× 91 0.9× 44 1.9k
Shane McIntosh Australia 19 846 2.5× 208 0.7× 892 3.0× 26 0.2× 41 0.4× 32 1.7k
Anliang Chen China 17 202 0.6× 272 0.9× 150 0.5× 53 0.4× 20 0.2× 86 1.1k

Countries citing papers authored by Colin Thomas

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Fields of papers citing papers by Colin Thomas

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Colin Thomas

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Colin Thomas. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Colin Thomas based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Colin Thomas. Colin Thomas is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Li, Zhiguo, Zhibing Zhang, & Colin Thomas. (2016). Viscoelastic-plastic behavior of single tomato mesocarp cells in high speed compression-holding tests. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies. 34. 44–50. 30 indexed citations
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Li, Zhiguo & Colin Thomas. (2015). Multiscale Biomechanics of Tomato Fruits: A Review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 56(7). 1222–1230. 19 indexed citations
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Li, Zhiguo & Colin Thomas. (2014). Effect of Number of Locules, Loading Position, and Compression Speed on the Mechanical Behaviors of Tomato Fruits. International Journal of Food Properties. 18(6). 1350–1358. 7 indexed citations
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Mercadé‐Prieto, Ruben, Colin Thomas, & Zhibing Zhang. (2013). Mechanical double layer model for Saccharomyces Cerevisiae cell wall. European Biophysics Journal. 42(8). 613–620. 17 indexed citations
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Li, Zhiguo & Colin Thomas. (2013). Quantitative evaluation of mechanical damage to fresh fruits. Trends in Food Science & Technology. 35(2). 138–150. 243 indexed citations
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Hewitt, Christopher J., Ken Lee, Alvin W. Nienow, et al.. (2011). Expansion of human mesenchymal stem cells on microcarriers. Biotechnology Letters. 33(11). 2325–2335. 129 indexed citations
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Mendes, Paula M., Colin Thomas, & Elizabeth Cleaver. (2011). The meaning of prompt feedback and other student perceptions of feedback: should National Student Survey scores be taken at face value?. 6(1). 31–39. 8 indexed citations
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Wang, Qiguang, et al.. (2010). Biomechanical properties of single chondrocytes and chondrons determined by micromanipulation and finite-element modelling. Journal of The Royal Society Interface. 7(53). 1723–1733. 59 indexed citations
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Thomas, Colin, et al.. (2010). Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Single Microbial Cells. Advances in biochemical engineering, biotechnology. 124. 83–98. 7 indexed citations
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Wang, Qiguang, et al.. (2009). Strain-dependent viscoelastic behaviour and rupture force of single chondrocytes and chondrons under compression. Biotechnology Letters. 31(6). 803–809. 27 indexed citations
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Wang, Qiguang, Julia L. Magnay, Colin Thomas, et al.. (2008). Gene expression profiles of dynamically compressed single chondrocytes and chondrons. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 379(3). 738–742. 27 indexed citations
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Wang, Lan, et al.. (2006). Comparison of plant cell turgor pressure measurement by pressure probe and micromanipulation. Biotechnology Letters. 28(15). 1147–1150. 32 indexed citations
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Sándor, Erzsébet, Attila Szentirmai, Gopal Chandra Paul, et al.. (2001). Analysis of the relationship between growth, cephalosporin C production, and fragmentation in Acremonium chrysogenum. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 47(9). 801–806. 20 indexed citations
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Sándor, Erzsébet, Attila Szentirmai, Gopal Chandra Paul, et al.. (2001). Analysis of the relationship between growth, cephalosporin C production, and fragmentation in <i>Acremonium chrysogenum</i>. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 47(9). 801–806. 3 indexed citations
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Zhang, Zhibing, et al.. (1999). Characterisation of the Breaking Force of Latex Particle Aggregates by Micromanipulation. Particle & Particle Systems Characterization. 16(6). 278–283. 19 indexed citations
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Paul, Gopal Chandra & Colin Thomas. (1998). Characterisation of mycelial morphology using image analysis. Advances in biochemical engineering, biotechnology. 60. 1–59. 128 indexed citations
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Zhang, Zhibing & Colin Thomas. (1995). EDDY NUMBER DISTRIBUTION IN ISOTROPIC TURBULENCE AND ITS APPLICATION FOR ESTIMATING MASS TRANSFER COEFFICIENTS. Chemical Engineering Communications. 140(1). 207–217. 18 indexed citations
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Tucker, K. G. & Colin Thomas. (1994). Inoculum effects on fungal morphology: Shake flasks vs agitated bioreactors. Biotechnology Techniques. 8(3). 153–156. 23 indexed citations
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Thomas, Colin. (1975). Peasant Agriculture in Medieval Gwynedd: An Interpretation of tbe Documentary Evidence. Folk Life. 13(1). 24–37. 3 indexed citations

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