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Wayne Goddard

Graph Algorithms Domination Parameters In Graphs Distance In Graphs

About

Wayne Goddard is a Professor with a joint appointment in the School of Computing and the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Clemson University. He is a highly versatile scholar with two PhDs—one in Mathematics from the University of Natal and another in Applied Mathematics from MIT. Dr. Goddard’s research primarily explores the intersection of graph theory and discrete mathematics, with specific focuses on graph algorithms, domination parameters, and distance in graphs. He is the author of several foundational textbooks, including Introducing the Theory of Computation, and serves as an editor for the Handbook of Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics. Beyond his theoretical research, he is recognized for his leadership as the Chair of the Faculty of Instruction in the School of Computing and for his dedication to teaching, frequently leading courses in data structures, algorithms, and the theory of computation.

Research Performance Summary

217
Total Papers
7225
Total Citations
41
H-Index
1985-2025
Active Research Span

First Recorded Paper

All graphs on a non-prime number of vertices are destructible

Year: 1985

Citations: 4

Venue: Quaestiones Mathematicae 8 (4)

Latest Recorded Paper

Article in volume

Year: 2025

Citations: 0

Venue: Discussiones Mathematicae Graph Theory 45 (1)

Last 10 Years Publication Activity

This timeline shows the professor's yearly publication activity.

2025
9
2024
8
2023
6
2022
6
2021
3
2020
5
2019
2
2018
7
2017
3
2016
5
2015
1

Publication Venues and Collaboration

Journal, Conference, and Book Publication Breakdown

Conference 25
Journal 54
Book 5

Top Coauthors

Goddard Henning Hedetniemi

Research Impact by Period

2025-2026

Period Stats
Papers 9
Citations 17
Avg. Citations / Paper 1.9
H-Index 2

2020-2024

Period Stats
Papers 28
Citations 210
Avg. Citations / Paper 7.5
H-Index 6

2015-2019

Period Stats
Papers 18
Citations 135
Avg. Citations / Paper 7.5
H-Index 8

2010-2014

Period Stats
Papers 27
Citations 1196
Avg. Citations / Paper 44.3
H-Index 14

2005-2009

Period Stats
Papers 37
Citations 938
Avg. Citations / Paper 25.4
H-Index 16

2000-2004

Period Stats
Papers 43
Citations 3007
Avg. Citations / Paper 69.9
H-Index 19

1995-1999

Period Stats
Papers 20
Citations 650
Avg. Citations / Paper 32.5
H-Index 12

1990-1994

Period Stats
Papers 30
Citations 967
Avg. Citations / Paper 32.2
H-Index 17

1985-1989

Period Stats
Papers 5
Citations 105
Avg. Citations / Paper 21
H-Index 4

Contact and Professional Links

Contact Information

goddard@clemson.edu

Detected Research Keywords

Planar Graphs Diameter Total Dominating Sets Research Methodology Introduction Survey Recent Results Offensive Alliances Graphs Ad Hoc Networks Domination Planar Graphs Labeled Binary Trees Synchronous Stabilizing Minimal Stabilizing Minimal Domination