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Eric F. Bell

Physics and Astronomy · University of Michigan

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Established · publishing since 1980Rising activity
Astronomy and Astrophysical ResearchGalaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaStellar, planetary, and galactic studiesGamma-ray bursts and supernovaeAstrophysics and Star Formation Studies

Publications

626

Citations

48,253

Est. group size

~2

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

47

Publishing since 1980

In context
Among 1,217 established Physics and Astronomy PIs within our index
Citations: 48,253cohort median 4,808
Publications / year (recent): 24.6cohort median 5.4

Typically publishes in teams of ~15 · 12% small-team papers (≤3 authors) · across 40 venues

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 24.6/year recently
2017: 34 publications172018: 18 publications182019: 19 publications192020: 16 publications202021: 22 publications212022: 30 publications222023: 51 publications51232024: 23 publications242025: 18 publications252026: 1 publication26
Collaborators per year
Distinct co-authors at University of Michigan each year — a rough indication of whether the group around this researcher has been growing or contracting. An estimate from co-authorship, not a roster: collaborators are not necessarily lab members, and recent years can be under-counted while indexing catches up.
2017: 6 collaborators2018: 2 collaborators2019: 1 collaborator2020: 2 collaborators2021: 0 collaborators2022: 1 collaborator2023: 5 collaborators2024: 2 collaborators2025: 1 collaborator1719212325
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • arXiv (Cornell University)×64
  • The Astrophysical Journal×50
  • The Astrophysical Journal Letters×20
  • MAA spectrum×16
  • Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society×15
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Last updated Jul 25, 2026.

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