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K. Napier

Physics and Astronomy · University of Michigan

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Mid career · publishing since 2014Rising activity
Gamma-ray bursts and supernovaePulsars and Gravitational Waves ResearchGalaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaAstronomy and Astrophysical ResearchAstrophysical Phenomena and Observations

Publications

61

Citations

27,995

Est. group size

~4

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

13

Publishing since 2014

In context
Among 950 mid career Physics and Astronomy PIs within our index
Citations: 27,995cohort median 1,187
Publications / year (recent): 4.6cohort median 3.4

Typically publishes in teams of ~6 · 50% small-team papers (≤3 authors) · across 4 venues

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 4.6/year recently
2017: 23 publications23172018: 6 publications182019: 3 publications192020: 1 publication202021: 2 publications212022: 6 publications222023: 8 publications232024: 5 publications242025: 2 publications252026: 2 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • The Astrophysical Journal×12
  • arXiv (Cornell University)×11
  • Physical Review Letters×10
  • The Astrophysical Journal Letters×7
  • Physical review. D/Physical review. D.×6
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Last updated Jul 25, 2026.

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