Michael J. Rich

3.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
50 papers, 2.3k citations indexed

About

Michael J. Rich is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Political Science and International Relations and Materials Chemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael J. Rich has authored 50 papers receiving a total of 2.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 15 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 10 papers in Political Science and International Relations and 9 papers in Materials Chemistry. Recurrent topics in Michael J. Rich's work include Fiber-reinforced polymer composites (8 papers), Local Government Finance and Decentralization (7 papers) and Epoxy Resin Curing Processes (7 papers). Michael J. Rich is often cited by papers focused on Fiber-reinforced polymer composites (8 papers), Local Government Finance and Decentralization (7 papers) and Epoxy Resin Curing Processes (7 papers). Michael J. Rich collaborates with scholars based in United States and India. Michael J. Rich's co-authors include Lawrence T. Drzal, Pamela F. Lloyd, Michael Koenig, L. T. Drzal, V. B. Gupta, Hiroaki Miyagawa, Hiroyuki Fukushima, Robert P. Stoker, Herbert Jacob and Glyn Davis and has published in prestigious journals such as Carbon, The American Journal of Cardiology and American Political Science Review.

In The Last Decade

Michael J. Rich

47 papers receiving 2.2k citations

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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.

Adhesion of Graphite Fibers to Epoxy Matrices: I. The Role of Fiber Surface Treatment

1983 458 citations Lawrence T. Drzal, Michael J. Rich et al. The Journal of Adhesion profile →

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Michael J. Rich United States	21	1.2k	845	709	669	181	50	2.3k
Jun Luo China	29	626 0.5×	222 0.3×	747 1.1×	639 1.0×	36 0.2×	84	2.8k
Jane Harrigan United Kingdom	25	1.5k 1.2×	233 0.3×	399 0.6×	505 0.8×	208 1.1×	67	3.1k
Xinxin Ma China	27	802 0.7×	789 0.9×	42 0.1×	1.1k 1.7×	70 0.4×	197	2.4k
D. E. Packham United Kingdom	20	458 0.4×	602 0.7×	412 0.6×	693 1.0×	30 0.2×	55	2.1k
Glyn Davis United States	26	278 0.2×	281 0.3×	45 0.1×	862 1.3×	217 1.2×	111	2.1k
Hongying Wang China	30	417 0.4×	93 0.1×	357 0.5×	665 1.0×	318 1.8×	126	3.0k
Syafiqah Nur Azrie Safri Malaysia	21	610 0.5×	666 0.8×	1.1k 1.5×	237 0.4×	6 0.0×	44	2.1k
Beitske Boonstra United States	15	113 0.1×	120 0.1×	553 0.8×	226 0.3×	78 0.4×	39	1.3k
Zhilin Liu China	35	2.0k 1.7×	227 0.3×	90 0.1×	1.1k 1.6×	31 0.2×	144	3.2k
Massimo Paci Italy	22	156 0.1×	71 0.1×	871 1.2×	118 0.2×	66 0.4×	90	1.6k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michael J. Rich

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20 of 20 papers shown

Rich, Michael J., et al.. (2025). The impact of temperature on the reproductive development, body condition and mortality of autumn migrating monarch butterflies in the laboratory. Royal Society Open Science. 12(8). 250343–250343.

Bergero, Candelaria, Michael J. Rich, & Eri Saikawa. (2021). All roads lead to Paris: The eight pathways to renewable energy target adoption. Energy Research & Social Science. 80. 102215–102215. 10 indexed citations

Abela, George S., Jagadeesh K Kalavakunta, Abed Janoudi, et al.. (2017). Frequency of Cholesterol Crystals in Culprit Coronary Artery Aspirate During Acute Myocardial Infarction and Their Relation to Inflammation and Myocardial Injury. The American Journal of Cardiology. 120(10). 1699–1707. 40 indexed citations

Rich, Michael J.. (2014). Community Development Block Grants at 40: Time for a Makeover. Housing Policy Debate. 24(1). 46–90. 9 indexed citations

Gadeela, Nitesh, Jack Rubinstein, Umesh Tamhane, et al.. (2011). The Impact of Circulating Cholesterol Crystals on Vasomotor Function. JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. 4(5). 521–529. 23 indexed citations

Rich, Michael J. & Robert P. Stoker. (2010). Rethinking Empowerment: Evidence from Local Empowerment Zone Programs. Urban Affairs Review. 45(6). 775–796. 23 indexed citations

Rich, Michael J., et al.. (2009). NOVEL CARBON FIBER SURFACE TREATMENT WITH ULTRAVILET LIGHT IN OZONE TO PROMOTE COMPOSITE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research). 2 indexed citations

Fukushima, Hiroyuki, et al.. (2006). Thermal conductivity of exfoliated graphite nanocomposites. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. 85(1). 235–238. 221 indexed citations

Davis, Glyn, Michael J. Rich, & Lawrence T. Drzal. (2004). Monitoring Moisture Uptake and Delamination in CFRP-Reinforced Concrete Structures with Electrochemical Impedance Sensors. Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation. 23(1). 1–9. 13 indexed citations

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Miyagawa, Hiroaki, Michael J. Rich, & Lawrence T. Drzal. (2004). Amine‐cured epoxy/clay nanocomposites. II. The effect of the nanoclay aspect ratio. Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics. 42(23). 4391–4400. 41 indexed citations

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Muraoka, Yoichiro, Michael J. Rich, & Lawrence T. Drzal. (2002). Sulfonation of UHMW-PE fibers for adhesion promotion in epoxy polymers. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 16(12). 1669–1685. 14 indexed citations

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Rich, Michael J., et al.. (2002). Development of a Pavement Marking Management System: Measurement of Glass Sphere Loading in Retroreflective Pavement Paints. Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 1794(1). 49–54. 8 indexed citations

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Rich, Michael J., Micheal W. Giles, & Emily Stern. (2001). Collaborating to Reduce Poverty. Urban Affairs Review. 37(2). 184–204. 27 indexed citations

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Rich, Michael J.. (1989). Distributive Politics and the Allocation of Federal Grants. American Political Science Review. 83(1). 193–213. 135 indexed citations

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Rich, Michael J. & Lawrence T. Drzal. (1988). Interfacial Properties of Some High-Strain Carbon Fibers in an Epoxy Matrix. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 7(2). 145–154. 31 indexed citations

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Drzal, Lawrence T., Michael J. Rich, & Michael Koenig. (1985). Adhesion of Graphite Fibers to Epoxy Matrices. III. The Effect of Hygrothermal Exposure. The Journal of Adhesion. 18(1). 49–72. 57 indexed citations

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Gupta, V. B., et al.. (1984). The effects of stoichiometry and structure on the dynamic torsional properties of a cured epoxy resin system. Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B. 23(4-6). 435–466. 38 indexed citations

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Hartness, J. Timothy, et al.. (1984). Improved Materials for Composite and Adhesive Joints.. Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). 3 indexed citations

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Jacob, Herbert & Michael J. Rich. (1982). The Effects of the Police On Crime: A Rejoinder. Law & Society Review. 16(1). 171–172. 5 indexed citations

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Jacob, Herbert & Michael J. Rich. (1981). The Effects of the Police on Crime: A Second Look. Law & Society Review. 15(1). 109–122. 49 indexed citations

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