Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping is a research topic within Artificial Intelligence. Science Explorer counts 80k research works in it since 1950. 16.3% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the application of machine learning, remote sensing, and compositional data analysis techniques for mineral prospectivity mapping. It explores the use of advanced technologies such as ASTER and hyperspectral imaging to identify geological features, geochemical anomalies, and hydrothermal alterations associated with mineralization. The cluster also delves into the challenges and opportunities in using support vector machines, fractal modeling, and statistical analysis for predicting undiscovered mineral deposits.
- Machine Learning
- Mineral Prospectivity
- Remote Sensing
- Compositional Data Analysis
- Geological Mapping
- Hyperspectral Imaging
- Support Vector Machines
- Fractal Modeling
- Geochemical Anomalies
- Lithological Mapping
- Research works
- 80k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 13k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 16.3% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +41% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping research?
By volume, China and the United States publish the most (3.5k and 1.7k works in 2022–2025).
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping research?
By volume in 2022–2025, China University of Geosciences (Beijing) publishes the most Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping research, followed by China University of Geosciences and China Geological Survey.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 China University of Geosciences (Beijing)China 226 works
- 2 China University of GeosciencesChina 181 works
- 3 China Geological SurveyChina 166 works
- 4 Chinese Academy of SciencesChina 160 works
- 5 Chinese Academy of Geological SciencesChina 126 works
- 6 United States Geological SurveyUnited States 107 works
- 7 University of Chinese Academy of SciencesChina 81 works
- 8 Ministry of Natural ResourcesChina 76 works
- 9 Institute of Geology of Ore Deposits Petrography Mineralogy and GeochemistryRussia 73 works
- 10 Central South UniversityChina 73 works
Who are the leading researchers in Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping include Brian F. Windley.
- 1 Brian F. Windley United Kingdom 3.9k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping research done?
The largest centres of Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Moscow (Russia), Wuhan (China) and Chengdu (China). Among places with at least 20 works in it, it is an unusually large share of all research in Reston.
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 Beijing China 1.3k works
- 2 Moscow Russia 414 works
- 3 Wuhan China 242 works
- 4 Chengdu China 151 works
- 5 Cairo Egypt 140 works
- 6 Tehran Iran 127 works
- 7 Nanjing China 116 works
- 8 Novosibirsk Russia 115 works
- 9 Guangzhou China 114 works
- 10 Saint Petersburg Russia 112 works
Where it is the local speciality
- RestonUS · 107.9 works33×
Location quotient: how much more of its research is in Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping than the world average.
Where is the best place to study Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping?
Among universities, judged by research, Amirkabir University of Technology, China University of Geosciences and China University of Geosciences (Beijing) score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amirkabir University of TechnologyIran | 65.4 | 53.6% | 5.5× | 19 | +202.9% |
| 2 | China University of GeosciencesChina | 65.2 | 32.7% | 28.5× | 181 | -27.5% |
| 3 | China University of Geosciences (Beijing)China | 59.2 | 20.7% | 55.7× | 226 | -28.5% |
| 4 | Curtin UniversityAustralia | 55.6 | 24.6% | 8.1× | 35 | +90.6% |
| 5 | University of PeshawarPakistan | 54.4 | 26.1% | 12.9× | 14 | +70.1% |
| 6 | Laurentian UniversityCanada | 53.4 | 25.7% | 32.2× | 15 | +76.3% |
| 7 | East China University of TechnologyChina | 52.2 | 18.7% | 32.5× | 41 | +54.0% |
| 8 | Université du Québec à ChicoutimiCanada | 51.9 | 34.6% | 10.7× | 8 | +33.7% |
| 9 | Universiti Malaysia TerengganuMalaysia | 51.2 | 40.1% | 4.2× | 8 | +198.9% |
| 10 | Chengdu University of TechnologyChina | 50.9 | 21.3% | 18.0× | 71 | -60.4% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 41% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2024. The fastest-growing topics are Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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