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Scott Aaronson

Quantum Computational Complexity Quantum Algorithms Limits Of Quantum Computation Computational Complexity Theory
University of Texas at Austin Computer Science

About

Prior to coming to UT, Aaronson taught for nine years in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT. His primary area of research is theoretical computer science, and his research interests center around the capabilities and limits of quantum computers, and computational complexity theory more generally.

Research Performance Summary

369
Total Papers
22363
Total Citations
67
H-Index
1989-2026
Active Research Span

First Recorded Paper

A simple refractory depression scale

Year: 1989

Citations: 0

Venue: Biological Psychiatry 25 (7), A207

Latest Recorded Paper

Durability of the benefit of vagus nerve stimulation in markedly treatment-resistant major depression: a RECOVER trial report

Year: 2026

Citations: 0

Venue: International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology 29 (1), pyaf080

Last 10 Years Publication Activity

This timeline shows the professor's yearly publication activity.

2026
3
2025
33
2024
29
2023
27
2022
17
2021
24
2020
15
2019
14
2018
14
2017
15
2016
21

Publication Venues and Collaboration

Journal, Conference, and Book Publication Breakdown

Conference 54
Journal 41
Book 6

Top Coauthors

Aaronson Carpenter

Research Impact by Period

2025-2026

Period Stats
Papers 36
Citations 406
Avg. Citations / Paper 11.3
H-Index 7

2020-2024

Period Stats
Papers 112
Citations 3488
Avg. Citations / Paper 31.1
H-Index 26

2015-2019

Period Stats
Papers 77
Citations 4667
Avg. Citations / Paper 60.6
H-Index 26

2010-2014

Period Stats
Papers 74
Citations 6296
Avg. Citations / Paper 85.1
H-Index 24

2005-2009

Period Stats
Papers 42
Citations 3599
Avg. Citations / Paper 85.7
H-Index 21

2000-2004

Period Stats
Papers 23
Citations 3884
Avg. Citations / Paper 168.9
H-Index 13

1995-1999

Period Stats
Papers 4
Citations 23
Avg. Citations / Paper 5.8
H-Index 3

1985-1989

Period Stats
Papers 1
Citations 0
Avg. Citations / Paper 0
H-Index 0

Contact and Professional Links

Contact Information

aaronson@cs.utexas.edu
5124717797

Detected Research Keywords

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment Resistant Depression Major Depressive Disorder Vagus Nerve Stimulation Single Dose Psilocybin Magnetic Stimulation Major Stimulation Major Depressive Magnetic Stimulation Treatment Severe Treatment Resistant Open Label Study