Robert W. Lovitt

6.8k total citations · 2 hit papers
119 papers, 5.1k citations indexed

About

Robert W. Lovitt is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering and Water Science and Technology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert W. Lovitt has authored 119 papers receiving a total of 5.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 36 papers in Molecular Biology, 32 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 22 papers in Water Science and Technology. Recurrent topics in Robert W. Lovitt's work include Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction (22 papers), Membrane Separation Technologies (19 papers) and Algal biology and biofuel production (17 papers). Robert W. Lovitt is often cited by papers focused on Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction (22 papers), Membrane Separation Technologies (19 papers) and Algal biology and biofuel production (17 papers). Robert W. Lovitt collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, United States and South Korea. Robert W. Lovitt's co-authors include Myrto‐Panagiota Zacharof, Ahmed S. Al-Amoudi, W. Richard Bowen, Chris J. Wright, Nidal Hilal, H. Chris Greenwell, Kevin J. Flynn, Lieve M. L. Laurens, Robert J. Shields and Michael L. Gerardo and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Environmental Science & Technology and Applied Physics Letters.

In The Last Decade

Robert W. Lovitt

117 papers receiving 4.9k 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.

Placing microalgae on the biofuels priority list: a review of the technological challenges

2009 565 citations H. Chris Greenwell, Robert W. Lovitt et al. profile →
Fouling strategies and the cleaning system of NF membranes and factors affecting cleaning efficiency

2007 499 citations Robert W. Lovitt et al. profile →

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Robert W. Lovitt United Kingdom	37	2.0k	1.3k	1.3k	1.1k	565	119	5.1k
Marc A. Deshusses United States	53	1.7k 0.9×	653 0.5×	418 0.3×	347 0.3×	1.9k 3.4×	177	8.9k
Jingliang Li Australia	48	2.3k 1.2×	354 0.3×	1.1k 0.8×	498 0.4×	995 1.8×	225	7.8k
Jing Hu China	33	1.2k 0.6×	1.2k 0.9×	227 0.2×	807 0.7×	894 1.6×	133	5.7k
Tao Lu China	48	786 0.4×	534 0.4×	1.4k 1.1×	547 0.5×	434 0.8×	221	7.7k
Leena‐Sisko Johansson Finland	54	2.9k 1.5×	296 0.2×	402 0.3×	545 0.5×	1.7k 2.9×	232	8.9k
Yue‐Qin Tang China	49	4.2k 2.1×	440 0.3×	2.2k 1.7×	218 0.2×	1.3k 2.3×	256	9.4k
Jacques Desbrières France	50	1.4k 0.7×	741 0.6×	1.1k 0.9×	150 0.1×	649 1.1×	161	9.3k
Cordelia Selomulya Australia	55	1.3k 0.7×	1.0k 0.8×	1.1k 0.9×	1.6k 1.4×	2.3k 4.2×	223	9.3k
Débora F. Rodrigues United States	48	3.6k 1.9×	1.6k 1.2×	1.2k 0.9×	605 0.5×	603 1.1×	142	7.9k
Xing Xie China	48	3.0k 1.5×	716 0.5×	552 0.4×	1.2k 1.1×	4.9k 8.7×	164	10.3k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert W. Lovitt

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Lovitt, Robert W., et al.. (2019). Removal of Synthetic Estrogens in Attached Growth System. International Journal of Engineering & Technology. 8(1.2). 96–102. 1 indexed citations

Sosa‐Hernández, Juan Eduardo, Laura Isabel Rodas-Zuluaga, Carlos Castillo-Zacarías, et al.. (2019). Light Intensity and Nitrogen Concentration Impact on the Biomass and Phycoerythrin Production by Porphyridium purpureum. Marine Drugs. 17(8). 460–460. 32 indexed citations

Olguín, Eugenia J., Ricardo E. González‐Portela, Gloria Sánchez‐Galván, et al.. (2019). A novel two-phase bioprocess for the production of Arthrospira (Spirulina) maxima LJGR1 at pilot plant scale during different seasons and for phycocyanin induction under controlled conditions. Bioresource Technology. 298. 122548–122548. 40 indexed citations

Kasmuri, Norhafezah & Robert W. Lovitt. (2018). ENRICHING THE CULTURE OF AMMONIA OXIDIZING BACTERIA FROM SOIL AND FISHPOND WITH BIO-FILTERS. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 2 indexed citations

Styles, David, Stephen P. Chapman, Sandra Esteves, et al.. (2018). Using microalgae in the circular economy to valorise anaerobic digestate: challenges and opportunities. Bioresource Technology. 267. 732–742. 157 indexed citations

Silkina, Alla, et al.. (2017). Formulation and utilisation of spent anaerobic digestate fluids for the growth and product formation of single cell algal cultures in heterotrophic and autotrophic conditions. Bioresource Technology. 244(Pt 2). 1445–1455. 24 indexed citations

Chun, Youngpil, Donggeon Choi, Daehee Kim, Robert W. Lovitt, & In Seop Chang. (2016). Adhesion potential of bacteria retrieved from intake seawater and membrane biofilms on full-scale reverse osmosis desalination process. Desalination and Water Treatment. 57(55). 26629–26640. 3 indexed citations

Gerardo, Michael L., Myrto‐Panagiota Zacharof, & Robert W. Lovitt. (2013). Strategies for the recovery of nutrients and metals from anaerobically digested dairy farm sludge using cross-flow microfiltration. Water Research. 47(14). 4833–4842. 67 indexed citations

Zacharof, Myrto‐Panagiota & Robert W. Lovitt. (2012). Low molecular weight liquid media development for Lactobacilli producing bacteriocins. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. 88(1). 72–80. 4 indexed citations

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Flynn, Kevin J., H. Chris Greenwell, Robert W. Lovitt, & Robin J. Shields. (2009). Selection for fitness at the individual or population levels: Modelling effects of genetic modifications in microalgae on productivity and environmental safety. Journal of Theoretical Biology. 263(3). 269–280. 29 indexed citations

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Chang, In Seop, Daehee Kim, Byung Hong Kim, & Robert W. Lovitt. (2007). Use of an industrial grade medium and medium enhancing effects on high cell density CO fermentation by Eubacterium limosum KIST612. Biotechnology Letters. 29(8). 1183–1187. 12 indexed citations

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Moon, Hyunsoo, In Seop Chang, Jae Kyung Jang, et al.. (2005). On-line monitoring of low biochemical oxygen demand through continuous operation of a mediator-less microbial fuel cell. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 15(1). 192–196. 38 indexed citations

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Bowen, W. Richard, et al.. (2002). The measurement of Bacillus mycoides spore adhesion using atomic force microscopy, simple counting methods, and a spinning disk technique. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 79(2). 170–179. 81 indexed citations

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Bowen, W. Richard, Robert W. Lovitt, & Chris J. Wright. (2000). Direct quantification of Aspergillus niger spore adhesion to mica in air using an atomic force microscope. Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 173(1-3). 205–210. 33 indexed citations

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Chang, In Seop, et al.. (1999). Formulation of defined media for carbon monoxide fermentation by Eubacterium limosum KIST612 and the growth characteristics of the bacterium. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering. 88(6). 682–685. 43 indexed citations

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Chang, In Seop, et al.. (1998). CO Fermentation of Eubacterium limosum KIST612. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 8(2). 134–140. 20 indexed citations

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Lau, Shu Ping, Jessica Marshall, J.M. Maud, et al.. (1996). Improved thin films of pentacene via pulsed laser deposition at elevated substrate temperatures. Applied Physics Letters. 69(15). 2231–2233. 35 indexed citations

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Lovitt, Robert W.. (1993). A Strategy for Integrating a Normal MMPI-2 and Dysfunctional Rorschach in a Severely Compromised Patient. Journal of Personality Assessment. 60(1). 141–147. 6 indexed citations

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Stewart, Sunita M., et al.. (1991). Emotional adaptation in children after liver transplantation. The Journal of Pediatrics. 119(6). 880–887. 30 indexed citations

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Griffiths, A.J. & Robert W. Lovitt. (1980). Use of numerical profiles for studying bacterial diversity. Microbial Ecology. 6(1). 35–43. 23 indexed citations

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