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Alfred F. Noels

Alfred F. Noels

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 48 15423 13906 188 174 202 6520

Alfred F. Noels publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Alfred F. Noels between 1970 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Alfred F. Noels published across 56 years, from 1970 to 2025, averaging 4.9 papers a year. Output peaked at 21 publications in 2003. 2 of the 274 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1970 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 21. Peak 21 publications in 2003. 1970: 6 publications 1971: 0 publications 1972: 0 publications 1973: 2 publications 1974: 0 publications 1975: 1 publication 1976: 6 publications 1977: 2 publications 1978: 3 publications 1979: 2 publications 1980: 3 publications 1981: 2 publications 1982: 1 publication 1983: 5 publications 1984: 2 publications 1985: 1 publication 1986: 2 publications 1987: 3 publications 1988: 7 publications 1989: 2 publications 1990: 5 publications 1991: 5 publications 1992: 4 publications 1993: 4 publications 1994: 2 publications 1995: 6 publications 1996: 6 publications 1997: 7 publications 1998: 11 publications 1999: 15 publications 2000: 12 publications 2001: 4 publications 2002: 14 publications 2003: 21 publications 2004: 9 publications 2005: 14 publications 2006: 8 publications 2007: 10 publications 2008: 8 publications 2009: 6 publications 2010: 17 publications 2011: 11 publications 2012: 3 publications 2013: 8 publications 2014: 0 publications 2015: 1 publication 2016: 0 publications 2017: 0 publications 2018: 0 publications 2019: 0 publications 2020: 9 publications 2021: 1 publication 2022: 1 publication 2023: 0 publications 2024: 0 publications 2025: 2 publications
1970 2025

274 publications in total across all disciplines

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Alfred F. Noels: publications per year, 1970 to 2025
Year Publications
1970 6
1971 0
1972 0
1973 2
1974 0
1975 1
1976 6
1977 2
1978 3
1979 2
1980 3
1981 2
1982 1
1983 5
1984 2
1985 1
1986 2
1987 3
1988 7
1989 2
1990 5
1991 5
1992 4
1993 4
1994 2
1995 6
1996 6
1997 7
1998 11
1999 15
2000 12
2001 4
2002 14
2003 21
2004 9
2005 14
2006 8
2007 10
2008 8
2009 6
2010 17
2011 11
2012 3
2013 8
2014 0
2015 1
2016 0
2017 0
2018 0
2019 0
2020 9
2021 1
2022 1
2023 0
2024 0
2025 2
Total 274
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Alfred F. Noels publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alfred F. Noels sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 201–220 publications, is where this scientist sits. 61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 202 publications — 33rd percentile

33% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281 202
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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Alfred F. Noels D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alfred F. Noels sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 48–49 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 48 D-Index — 16th percentile

16% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835 48
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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Overview

Alfred F. Noels is affiliated with the University of Liège in Belgium and has a research focus spanning physics, astronomy, and chemistry. Their scholarly output integrates studies in astronomy and astrophysics with organic chemistry, emphasizing various subfields such as molecular biology.

The scientist's recent academic publications include diverse topics in both physical and chemical sciences. Notable papers are:

  • Higher metal abundances do not solve the solar problem, 2022, Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Standard solar models: Perspectives from updated solar neutrino fluxes and gravity-mode period spacing, 2021, Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Favorsky-(Favorskii)-Babayan reaction, 2020, Catalysis from A to Z
  • cycloprop a nation, 2020, Catalysis from A to Z
  • Entropy proxy inversions as tracers of the evolution of physical conditions at the base of the solar convective envelope, 2025, Astronomy and Astrophysics

Their work spans multiple topics, with research interests including:

  • Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
  • Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae
  • Chemical Synthesis and Reactions
  • Cyclopropane Reaction Mechanisms
  • Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Alfred F. Noels are:

  • R. Scuflaire
  • G. Buldgen
  • P. Eggenberger
  • A. M. Amarsi
  • N. Grevesse

The researcher has contributed predominantly to the following venues:

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Catalysis from A to Z

Alfred F. Noels integrates expertise in both Physics and Astronomy and Chemistry. Their scholarly work covers core subfields such as Astronomy and Astrophysics, Organic Chemistry, and Molecular Biology, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach that bridges physical and chemical processes in both stellar environments and chemical reactions.

Best Publications

  • Transition-Metal-Catalyzed Reactions of Diazo Compounds. 1. Cyclopropanation of Double Bonds

    Andre J. Anciaux;Andre J. Hubert;Alfred F. Noels;N. Petiniot

  • Highly Efficient Ruthenium‐Based Catalytic Systems for the Controlled Free‐Radical Polymerization of Vinyl Monomers

    François Simal;Albert Demonceau;Alfred F. Noels

  • Novel Ruthenium-Based Catalyst Systems for the Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization of Low-Strain Cyclic Olefins

    Albert Demonceau;Andreas W. Stumpf;Eric Saive;Alfred F. Noels

  • Ruthenium-based catalysts for the ring opening metathesis polymerisation of low-strain cyclic olefins and of functionalised derivatives of norbornene and cyclooctene

    Andreas W. Stumpf;Eric Saive;Albert Demonceau;Alfred F. Noels

  • New in situ generated ruthenium catalysts bearing N-heterocyclic carbene ligands for the ring-opening metathesis polymerization of cyclooctene

    Lionel Delaude;Magdalena Szypa;Albert Demonceau;Alfred F. Noels

  • Transition-metal-catalyzed reactions of diazo compounds. 2. Addition to aromatic molecules: catalysis of Buchner's synthesis of cycloheptatrienes

    A. J. Anciaux;Albert Demonceau;Alfred Noels;André J. Hubert

  • Transition-metal-catalysed reactions of diazoesters. Insertion into C–H bonds of paraffins by carbenoids

    Albert Demonceau;Alfred F. Noels;André J. Hubert;Philippe Teyssié

  • Ruthenium-catalysed ring-opening metathesis polymerization of cycloolefins initiated by diazoesters

    Albert Demonceau;Alfred F. Noels;Eric Saive;André J. Hubert

  • Visible light induced ring-opening metathesis polymerisation of cyclooctene

    Lionel Delaude;Albert Demonceau;Alfred F. Noels

  • The Modulating Possibilities of Dicarbollide Clusters: Optimizing the Kharasch Catalysts

    Oscar Tutusaus;Clara Viñas;Rosario Núñez;Francesc Teixidor

  • Catalytic methods for the synthesis of stilbenes with an emphasis on their phytoalexins

    Karine Ferré-Filmon;Lionel Delaude;Albert Demonceau;Alfred F. Noels

  • Kharasch addition and controlled atom transfer radical polymerisation (ATRP) of vinyl monomers catalysed by Grubbs' rutheniumcarbene complexes

    François Simal;Albert Demonceau;Alfred F. Noels

  • Rhodium catalysed cyclopropenation of acetylenes

    N. Petiniot;A.J. Anciaux;A.F. Noels;A.J. Hubert

  • Toward a novel metal based chemotherapy against tropical diseases 4. Synthesis and characterization of new metal-clotrimazole complexes and evaluation of their activity against Trypanosoma cruzi

    Roberto A. Sánchez-Delgado;Maribel Navarro;Keyla Lazardi;Reinaldo Atencio

  • Rhodium(II) carboxylates: Novel highly efficient catalysts for the cyclopropanation of alkenes with alkyl diazoacetates

    André J. Hubert;Alfred F. Noels;André J. Anciaux;Philippe Teyssié

  • Synthesis and Application of New N-Heterocyclic Carbene Ruthenium Complexes in Catalysis: A Case Study

    Lionel Delaude;Albert Demonceau;Alfred Noels

  • Transition-metal-catalyzed reaction of diazocompounds, efficient synthesis of functionalized ethers by carbene insertion into the hydroxylic bond of alcohols

    A.F. Noels;A. Demonceau;N. Petiniot;A.J. Hubert

  • Synthesis and evaluation of new RuCl2(p-cymene)(ER2R′) and (η1:η6-phosphinoarene)RuCl2 complexes as ring-opening metathesis polymerization catalysts

    Dominique Jan;Lionel Delaude;François Simal;Albert Demonceau

  • Homobimetallic Ruthenium–N‐Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes: Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Applications

    Xavier Sauvage;Yannick Borguet;Alfred F. Noels;Lionel Delaude

  • Highly stereoselective ruthenium-catalyzed ring-opening metathesis polymerization of 2,3-difunctionalized norbornadienes and their 7-oxa analogues

    Lionel Delaude;and Albert Demonceau;Alfred F. Noels

  • Transition-Metal-Catalysed Reactions of Diazoesters. Insertion into C-H Bonds of Paraffins Catalysed by Bulky Rhodium(II) Carboxylates: Enhanced Attack on Primary C-H Bonds†

    Albert Demonceau;Alfred Noels;André J. Hubert;Philippe Teyssié

Frequent Co-Authors

Albert Demonceau
Albert Demonceau University of Liège
Andrea Miglio
Andrea Miglio University of Bologna
Conny Aerts
Conny Aerts KU Leuven
Philippe Teyssie
Philippe Teyssie University of Liège
Saskia Hekker
Saskia Hekker Heidelberg University
William J. Chaplin
William J. Chaplin University of Birmingham
Clara Viñas
Clara Viñas Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona
Francesc Teixidor
Francesc Teixidor Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona
Jean-Paul Pirard
Jean-Paul Pirard University of Liège

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