This map shows the geographic impact of Tom Torfs's research. It shows the number of citations coming from papers published by authors working in each country. You can also color the map by specialization and compare the number of citations received by Tom Torfs with the expected number of citations based on a country's size and research output (numbers larger than one mean the country cites Tom Torfs more than expected).
This network shows the impact of papers produced by Tom Torfs. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Tom Torfs. The network helps show where Tom Torfs may publish in the future.
Co-authorship network of co-authors of Tom Torfs
This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Tom Torfs.
A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Tom Torfs 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 Tom Torfs. Tom Torfs is excluded from
the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.
Torfs, Tom, et al.. (2011). Low power wireless sensor network for building monitoring. Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University).3 indexed citations
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Arriola, Aitor, et al.. (2010). Characterization of 3D-stacked nodes for Body Area Networks at 2.45 GHz. European Conference on Antennas and Propagation. 1–5.1 indexed citations
Torfs, Tom, Wim Christiaens, Jan Vanfleteren, et al.. (2009). Flexible wireless biopotential system with embedded ultra-thin chip. Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University).3 indexed citations
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Leonov, Vladimir, Tom Torfs, Chris Van Hoof, & Ruud Vullers. (2009). Smart Wireless Sensors Integrated in Clothing: an Electrocardiography System in a Shirt Powered Using Human Body Heat. 107(8). 154–176.34 indexed citations
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Leonov, Vladimir, Paolo Fiorini, Tom Torfs, Ruud Vullers, & Chris Van Hoof. (2009). Thermal matching of a thermoelectric energy harvester with the environment and its application in wearable self-powered wireless medical sensors. 95–100.15 indexed citations
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Christiaens, Wim, et al.. (2009). 3D integration of ultra-thin functional devices inside standard multilayer flex laminates. Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University). 1–5.8 indexed citations
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Christiaens, Wim, et al.. (2008). Functionality and Reliability Testing of Bendable Ultrathin Chip Packages. Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University).4 indexed citations
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Leonov, Vladimir, Refet Fırat Yazıcıoğlu, Tom Torfs, et al.. (2008). Wearable Battery-free Wireless 2-channel EEG Systems Powered by Energy Scavengers. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.25 indexed citations
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Leonov, Vladimir, B. Gyselinckx, Chris Van Hoof, et al.. (2008). Wearable self-powered wireless devices with thermoelectric energy scavengers. 1–8.16 indexed citations
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Torfs, Tom, Vladimir Leonov, & Ruud Vullers. (2007). Pulse Oximeter Fully Powered by Human Body Heat. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.5 indexed citations
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