Simon J. Blott

7.4k total citations · 2 hit papers
29 papers, 5.7k citations indexed

About

Simon J. Blott is a scholar working on Earth-Surface Processes, Ecology and Soil Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Simon J. Blott has authored 29 papers receiving a total of 5.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 20 papers in Earth-Surface Processes, 13 papers in Ecology and 7 papers in Soil Science. Recurrent topics in Simon J. Blott's work include Aeolian processes and effects (14 papers), Coastal and Marine Dynamics (12 papers) and Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics (9 papers). Simon J. Blott is often cited by papers focused on Aeolian processes and effects (14 papers), Coastal and Marine Dynamics (12 papers) and Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics (9 papers). Simon J. Blott collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom and Netherlands. Simon J. Blott's co-authors include Kenneth Pye, Samantha E. Saye, Daphne van der Wal, Debra J. Croft, Adrian Neal, Helen Wilson, Nigel Pontee, Michael Howe, David Wray and Ali Al-Dousari and has published in prestigious journals such as Geomorphology, Geological Society London Special Publications and Journal of Sedimentary Research.

In The Last Decade

Simon J. Blott

29 papers receiving 5.5k citations

Hit Papers

GRADISTAT: a grain size distribution and statistics packa... 2001 2026 2009 2017 2001 2007 1000 2.0k 3.0k
What are hit papers?

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.

  1. GRADISTAT: a grain size distribution and statistics package for the analysis of unconsolidated sediments
    2001 3.3k citations Simon J. Blott, Kenneth Pye Earth Surface Processes and Landforms profile →
  2. Particle shape: a review and new methods of characterization and classification
    2007 616 citations Simon J. Blott, Kenneth Pye Sedimentology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Simon J. Blott United Kingdom 21 2.3k 2.0k 1.8k 941 494 29 5.7k
Daniel R. Parsons United Kingdom 47 3.3k 1.4× 1.7k 0.8× 3.8k 2.1× 763 0.8× 1.5k 3.1× 219 7.3k
W Ward United States 4 2.7k 1.2× 2.4k 1.2× 1.6k 0.9× 1.1k 1.2× 564 1.1× 7 5.8k
Michael Sturm Switzerland 47 1.1k 0.5× 3.4k 1.7× 1.5k 0.8× 1.1k 1.2× 220 0.4× 162 6.2k
Zaihua Liu China 40 1.8k 0.8× 1.8k 0.9× 896 0.5× 1.1k 1.2× 164 0.3× 168 5.0k
Paul D. Komar United States 50 5.4k 2.3× 2.6k 1.3× 3.6k 2.0× 1.6k 1.7× 793 1.6× 148 7.9k
Shu Gao China 46 4.5k 1.9× 3.0k 1.5× 4.2k 2.4× 1.3k 1.4× 460 0.9× 294 7.7k
Gerald M. Friedman United States 35 2.2k 0.9× 2.0k 1.0× 943 0.5× 721 0.8× 224 0.5× 212 5.9k
Johan C. Winterwerp Netherlands 39 3.3k 1.4× 941 0.5× 3.5k 2.0× 1.1k 1.2× 502 1.0× 108 5.1k
Nils Moosdorf Germany 33 843 0.4× 1.2k 0.6× 1.1k 0.6× 1.1k 1.1× 258 0.5× 78 5.5k
Peter L. Smart United Kingdom 41 2.2k 1.0× 3.3k 1.6× 937 0.5× 363 0.4× 139 0.3× 133 5.9k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Simon J. Blott

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Simon J. Blott

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All Works

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Pye, Kenneth & Simon J. Blott. (2020). Is ‘re-mobilisation’ nature restoration or nature destruction? A commentary. Discussion. Journal of Coastal Conservation. 24(1). 12 indexed citations
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Pye, Kenneth & Simon J. Blott. (2017). Evolution of a sediment-starved, over-stabilised dunefield: Kenfig Burrows, South Wales, UK. Journal of Coastal Conservation. 21(5). 685–717. 20 indexed citations
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Pye, Kenneth & Simon J. Blott. (2015). Spatial and temporal variations in soft-cliff erosion along the Holderness coast, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK. Journal of Coastal Conservation. 19(6). 785–808. 16 indexed citations
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Pye, Kenneth, Simon J. Blott, & Michael Howe. (2013). Coastal dune stabilization in Wales and requirements for rejuvenation. Journal of Coastal Conservation. 18(1). 27–54. 56 indexed citations
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Blott, Simon J. & Kenneth Pye. (2012). Particle size scales and classification of sediment types based on particle size distributions: Review and recommended procedures. Sedimentology. 59(7). 2071–2096. 293 indexed citations
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Pye, Kenneth & Simon J. Blott. (2009). Development of a searchable major and trace element database for use in forensic soil comparisons. Science & Justice. 49(3). 170–181. 19 indexed citations
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Blott, Simon J. & Kenneth Pye. (2007). Particle shape: a review and new methods of characterization and classification. Sedimentology. 55(1). 31–63. 616 indexed citations breakdown →
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Pye, Kenneth, et al.. (2006). Discrimination between sediment and soil samples for forensic purposes using elemental data: An investigation of particle size effects. Forensic Science International. 167(1). 30–42. 29 indexed citations
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Blott, Simon J., Kenneth Pye, Daphne van der Wal, & Adrian Neal. (2006). Long-term morphological change and its causes in the Mersey Estuary, NW England. Geomorphology. 81(1-2). 185–206. 133 indexed citations
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Pye, Kenneth, Simon J. Blott, & David Wray. (2005). Elemental analysis of soil samples for forensic purposes by inductively coupled plasma spectrometry — precision considerations. Forensic Science International. 160(2-3). 178–192. 30 indexed citations
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Pye, Kenneth & Simon J. Blott. (2004). Particle size analysis of sediments, soils and related particulate materials for forensic purposes using laser granulometry. Forensic Science International. 144(1). 19–27. 139 indexed citations
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Pye, Kenneth & Simon J. Blott. (2004). Comparison of soils and sediments using major and trace element data. Geological Society London Special Publications. 232(1). 183–196. 17 indexed citations
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Pontee, Nigel, Kenneth Pye, & Simon J. Blott. (2004). Morphodynamic Behaviour and Sedimentary Variation of Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches, Suffolk, UK. Journal of Coastal Research. 201. 256–276. 61 indexed citations
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Blott, Simon J. & Kenneth Pye. (2004). Application of lidar digital terrain modelling to predict intertidal habitat development at a managed retreat site: Abbotts Hall, Essex, UK. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 29(7). 893–905. 24 indexed citations
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Blott, Simon J., Ali Al-Dousari, Kenneth Pye, & Samantha E. Saye. (2004). Three-Dimensional Characterization of Sand Grain Shape and Surface Texture Using a Nitrogen Gas Adsorption Technique. Journal of Sedimentary Research. 74(1). 156–159. 38 indexed citations
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Blott, Simon J. & Kenneth Pye. (2001). GRADISTAT: a grain size distribution and statistics package for the analysis of unconsolidated sediments. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 26(11). 1237–1248. 3306 indexed citations breakdown →

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