H-index Of 4 |verified|

An h-index of 4 after two years of a PhD is excellent. An h-index of 4 after ten years as a professor is a crisis.

Understanding an H-Index of 4: What It Means and Why It Matters h-index of 4

Or, in a more general form:

"Dr. Smith has an h-index of 4, meaning that 4 of their published papers have each received at least 4 citations. This indicates a modest but solid level of research impact, often seen in early-career researchers or those in fields with lower citation rates." An h-index of 4 after two years of a PhD is excellent