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D. Rubin

Physics and Astronomy · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Established · publishing since 1972
Gamma-ray bursts and supernovaeAstronomy and Astrophysical ResearchAstrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaStellar, planetary, and galactic studiesGalaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena

Publications

183

Citations

7,271

Est. group size

—

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

55

Publishing since 1972

Research summary
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This researcher works in observational cosmology and astrophysics, focusing on using Type Ia supernovae (exploding stars used as 'standard candles') to measure the expansion history of the universe and constrain properties of dark energy. Much of the recent work involves preparing for and simulating data from the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope survey, building statistical frameworks for combining supernova data, and developing methods to classify and analyze transient astronomical events. The record also includes some unrelated publications in other fields, suggesting a shared name or limited cross-disciplinary contributions.

Type Ia supernova cosmologyDark energy and cosmological surveysNancy Grace Roman Space Telescope survey planningStatistical and Bayesian methods in astrophysicsPhotometric and spectroscopic transient classification

Publication output has fluctuated over the last decade, peaking around 2019 with 20 papers, dipping in 2022 and 2024, and remaining moderately active in 2025 with 11 publications, indicating a variable but sustained research pace.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 7.4/year recently
2017: 8 publications172018: 10 publications182019: 20 publications20192020: 14 publications202021: 13 publications212022: 6 publications222023: 12 publications232024: 6 publications242025: 11 publications252026: 2 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • arXiv (Cornell University)×24
  • The Astrophysical Journal×17
  • Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society×6
  • JACOW×6
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics×5
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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