World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Andreas Ludwig

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
87
Citations
24813
World Ranking
2863
National Ranking
211

Andreas Ludwig publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Andreas Ludwig sits on this spectrum.

47–56 publications: 8 scientists 57–66 publications: 35 scientists 67–76 publications: 106 scientists 77–86 publications: 231 scientists 87–96 publications: 414 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 849 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 950 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 841 scientists 207–216 publications: 735 scientists 217–226 publications: 709 scientists 227–236 publications: 651 scientists 237–246 publications: 605 scientists 247–256 publications: 510 scientists 257–266 publications: 524 scientists 267–276 publications: 434 scientists 277–286 publications: 418 scientists 287–296 publications: 350 scientists 297–306 publications: 363 scientists 307–316 publications: 315 scientists 317–326 publications: 296 scientists 327–336 publications: 261 scientists 337–346 publications: 240 scientists 347–356 publications: 219 scientists 357–366 publications: 197 scientists 367–376 publications: 154 scientists 377–386 publications: 161 scientists 387–396 publications: 155 scientists 397–406 publications: 145 scientists 407–416 publications: 124 scientists 417–426 publications: 112 scientists 427–436 publications: 132 scientists 437–446 publications: 116 scientists 447–456 publications: 99 scientists 457–466 publications: 81 scientists 467–476 publications: 91 scientists 477–486 publications: 80 scientists 487–496 publications: 80 scientists 497–506 publications: 60 scientists 507–516 publications: 36 scientists 517–526 publications: 46 scientists 527–536 publications: 54 scientists 537–546 publications: 44 scientists 547–556 publications: 43 scientists 557–566 publications: 43 scientists 567–576 publications: 42 scientists 577–586 publications: 25 scientists 587–596 publications: 34 scientists 597–606 publications: 23 scientists 607–616 publications: 33 scientists 617–626 publications: 31 scientists 627–636 publications: 27 scientists 637–646 publications: 25 scientists 647–656 publications: 28 scientists 657–666 publications: 34 scientists 667–676 publications: 18 scientists 677–686 publications: 16 scientists 687–696 publications: 10 scientists 697–706 publications: 12 scientists 707–716 publications: 21 scientists 717–726 publications: 12 scientists 727–736 publications: 12 scientists 737–746 publications: 10 scientists 747–756 publications: 7 scientists 757–766 publications: 13 scientists 767–776 publications: 15 scientists 777–786 publications: 13 scientists 787–796 publications: 9 scientists 797–806 publications: 9 scientists 807–816 publications: 7 scientists 817–826 publications: 4 scientists 827–836 publications: 9 scientists 837–846 publications: 7 scientists 847–856 publications: 3 scientists 857–866 publications: 5 scientists 867–876 publications: 5 scientists 877–886 publications: 11 scientists 887–896 publications: 3 scientists 897–906 publications: 4 scientists 907–916 publications: 7 scientists 917–926 publications: 5 scientists 927–936 publications: 6 scientists 937–946 publications: 6 scientists 947–956 publications: 3 scientists 957–966 publications: 7 scientists 967–976 publications: 2 scientists 977–986 publications: 2 scientists 987–996 publications: 1 scientists 997–1,006 publications: 5 scientists 1,007–1,016 publications: 2 scientists 1,017–1,026 publications: 2 scientists 1,027 publications: 1 scientists 1,028+ publications: 100 scientists
47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 244 publications — 65th percentile

65% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Andreas Ludwig D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Andreas Ludwig sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 87 D-Index — 86th percentile

86% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Overview

Andreas Ludwig is affiliated with RWTH Aachen University in Germany. Their research primarily focuses on the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with specific attention to Molecular Biology, Oncology, Immunology, Cancer Research, and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine.

The scientist's work encompasses several key topics including HER2/EGFR in Cancer Research, Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis, Cell Adhesion Molecules Research, Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms, 3D Printing in Biomedical Research, Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications, and Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer.

Andreas Ludwig has published noteworthy papers in prominent journals. Some recent publications include:

  • "Key metalloproteinase-mediated pathways in the kidney," 2021, Nature Reviews Nephrology
  • "The metalloproteinase ADAM10 requires its activity to sustain surface expression," 2020, Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences
  • "Expression levels of the metalloproteinase ADAM8 critically regulate proliferation, migration and malignant signalling events in hepatoma cells," 2020, Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
  • "The collectrin-like part of the SARS-CoV-1 and -2 receptor ACE2 is shed by the metalloproteinases ADAM10 and ADAM17," 2022, The FASEB Journal
  • "Reconstruction of Ultra-thin Alveolar-capillary Basement Membrane Mimics," 2021, Advanced Biology

Their frequent coauthors include Aaron Babendreyer, Stefan Düsterhöft, Justyna Wozniak, Anke Seifert, and Daniela Yildiz. These collaborations appear across multiple publications, indicating sustained research partnerships.

Andreas Ludwig's research has been published repeatedly in venues such as Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, Scientific Reports, RWTH Publications (RWTH Aachen), The FASEB Journal, and Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.

Best Publications

  • A family of hyperpolarization-activated mammalian cation channels

    Andreas Ludwig;Xiangang Zong;Michael Jeglitsch;Franz Hofmann

  • ADAM10 mediates E-cadherin shedding and regulates epithelial cell-cell adhesion, migration, and beta-catenin translocation.

    Thorsten Maretzky;Karina Reiss;Andreas Ludwig;Julian Buchholz

  • The disintegrin-like metalloproteinase ADAM10 is involved in constitutive cleavage of CX3CL1 (fractalkine) and regulates CX3CL1-mediated cell-cell adhesion.

    Christian Hundhausen;Dominika Misztela;Theo A. Berkhout;Neil Broadway

  • Absence epilepsy and sinus dysrhythmia in mice lacking the pacemaker channel HCN2

    Andreas Ludwig;Thomas Budde;Juliane Stieber;Sven Moosmang

  • ADAM10 cleavage of N‐cadherin and regulation of cell–cell adhesion and β‐catenin nuclear signalling

    Karina Reiss;Thorsten Maretzky;Andreas Ludwig;Thomas Tousseyn

  • The hyperpolarization-activated channel HCN4 is required for the generation of pacemaker action potentials in the embryonic heart

    Juliane Stieber;Stefan Herrmann;Susanne Feil;Jana Löster

  • Cellular expression and functional characterization of four hyperpolarization-activated pacemaker channels in cardiac and neuronal tissues

    Sven Moosmang;Juliane Stieber;Xiangang Zong;Martin Biel

  • The transmembrane CXC-chemokine ligand 16 is induced by IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha and shed by the activity of the disintegrin-like metalloproteinase ADAM10.

    Soeren Abel;Christian Hundhausen;Rolf Mentlein;Alexander Schulte

  • Tumor-associated MICA is shed by ADAM proteases.

    Inja Waldhauer;Dennis Goehlsdorf;Friederike Gieseke;Toni Weinschenk

  • Cellular Cholesterol Depletion Triggers Shedding of the Human Interleukin-6 Receptor by ADAM10 and ADAM17 (TACE)

    Vance Matthews;Björn Schuster;Stefan Schütze;Ingo Bussmeyer

  • Metalloproteinase inhibitors for the disintegrin-like metalloproteinases ADAM10 and ADAM17 that differentially block constitutive and phorbol ester-inducible shedding of cell surface molecules.

    Andreas Ludwig;Christian Hundhausen;Millard H. Lambert;Neil Broadway

  • Regional Expression and Cellular Localization of the α1 and β Subunit of High Voltage-Activated Calcium Channels in Rat Brain

    Andreas Ludwig;Veit Flockerzi;Franz Hofmann

  • A role for exosomes in the constitutive and stimulus-induced ectodomain cleavage of L1 and CD44

    Alexander Stoeck;Sascha Keller;Svenja Riedle;Michael P. Sanderson

  • ADAM10 Regulates Endothelial Permeability and T-Cell Transmigration by Proteolysis of Vascular Endothelial Cadherin

    Beate Schulz;Jessica Pruessmeyer;Thorsten Maretzky;Andreas Ludwig

  • In vivo structure/function and expression analysis of the CX3C chemokine fractalkine

    Ki-Wook Kim;Alexandra Vallon-Eberhard;Ehud Zigmond;Ehud Zigmond;Julia Farache

  • The good, the bad and the ugly substrates for ADAM10 and ADAM17 in brain pathology, inflammation and cancer.

    Jessica Pruessmeyer;Andreas Ludwig

  • HCN4 provides a 'depolarization reserve' and is not required for heart rate acceleration in mice.

    Stefan Herrmann;Juliane Stieber;Georg Stöckl;Franz Hofmann

  • Importance of CXC Chemokine Receptor 2 in the Homing of Human Peripheral Blood Endothelial Progenitor Cells to Sites of Arterial Injury

    Mihail Hristov;Alma Zernecke;Kiril Bidzhekov;Elisa A. Liehn

  • L1 Is Sequentially Processed by Two Differently Activated Metalloproteases and Presenilin/γ-Secretase and Regulates Neural Cell Adhesion, Cell Migration, and Neurite Outgrowth

    Thorsten Maretzky;Marc Schulte;Andreas Ludwig;Stefan Rose-John

  • ADAM10 is a principal 'sheddase' of the low-affinity immunoglobulin E receptor CD23

    Gisela Weskamp;Jill W Ford;Jamie Sturgill;Steve Martin

Frequent Co-Authors

Paul Saftig
Paul Saftig Kiel University
Christian Weber
Christian Weber Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Franz Hofmann
Franz Hofmann Technical University of Munich
Stefan Rose-John
Stefan Rose-John Kiel University
Dieter Hartmann
Dieter Hartmann University of Bonn
Hans-Dieter Flad
Hans-Dieter Flad Research Center Borstel - Leibniz-Center for Medicine and Biosciences
Rolf Mentlein
Rolf Mentlein Kiel University
Peter Altevogt
Peter Altevogt German Cancer Research Center
Martin Biel
Martin Biel Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Josef Pfeilschifter
Josef Pfeilschifter Goethe University Frankfurt

External Links

Personal website of Andreas Ludwig

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Students interested in Biology and Biochemistry have a wide range of online degree paths and career opportunities to consider. Whether you’re aiming for a healthcare role or a science-driven profession, flexible options are available to match your ambitions.

For those looking to enter the medical field quickly, choosing an medical assistant to lpn program can be a smart and efficient pathway. This allows you to build on existing credentials and step up to more advanced patient care roles.

Students who want to accelerate their education should explore accelerated biology degree programs. These options are ideal for motivated learners seeking a faster route to graduation and entry into graduate programs or science careers.

Nursing combines biology knowledge with hands-on healthcare. Taking advantage of online nursing programs can open doors to essential patient care careers while allowing you to study at your own pace.

Alternatively, those fascinated by the role of science in wellbeing may consider an online bachelor's in nutrition. This degree unlocks diverse jobs in nutrition science, health education, and wellness coaching.

With so many online degrees available, students can tailor their learning to fit career goals in biology, biochemistry, healthcare, and beyond.

Best Scientists Citing Andreas Ludwig

Stefan Rose-John

Stefan Rose-John

Kiel University

Publications: 86

Christian Weber

Christian Weber

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Publications: 74

Martin Biel

Martin Biel

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Publications: 74

Stefan F. Lichtenthaler

Stefan F. Lichtenthaler

German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Publications: 50

Carl P. Blobel

Carl P. Blobel

Cornell University

Publications: 39

Paul Saftig

Paul Saftig

Kiel University

Publications: 37

Elizabeth E. Gardiner

Elizabeth E. Gardiner

Australian National University

Publications: 37

Melitta Schachner

Melitta Schachner

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Publications: 32

Jürgen Scheller

Jürgen Scheller

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Publications: 32

Rolf Mentlein

Rolf Mentlein

Kiel University

Publications: 28

Thomas Budde

Thomas Budde

University of Münster

Publications: 26

Daniel H. Conrad

Daniel H. Conrad

Virginia Commonwealth University

Publications: 24

Makoto Noda

Makoto Noda

Kyoto University

Publications: 24

Paul Proost

Paul Proost

KU Leuven

Publications: 23

Peter Altevogt

Peter Altevogt

German Cancer Research Center

Publications: 23

Mathias W. Seeliger

Mathias W. Seeliger

University of Tübingen

Publications: 23

Trending Scientists

Sean B. Carroll

Sean B. Carroll

University of Maryland, College Park

Kenjiro Fukuda

Kenjiro Fukuda

Osaka University

Donel Martin

Donel Martin

University of New South Wales

Roger L. Davies

Roger L. Davies

University of Oxford

Kenneth H. Fife

Kenneth H. Fife

Indiana University

Jean-Jacques Soghomonian

Jean-Jacques Soghomonian

Boston University

Edmond Hansen

Edmond Hansen

Norwegian Polar Institute

Dominic Grün

Dominic Grün

Max Planck Society

Jill A. Helms

Jill A. Helms

Stanford University

Per Möller

Per Möller

Lund University

James Ferguson

James Ferguson

Stanford University

Denis Sipp

Denis Sipp

Office National d'Études et de Recherches Aérospatiales

Vincenzo Piuri

Vincenzo Piuri

University of Milan

Qing Lin Liu

Qing Lin Liu

Xiamen University

Yan Liu

Yan Liu

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Kelly E. Lyons

Kelly E. Lyons

University of Kansas

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): Explaining the Difference

2026 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): Explaining the Difference
2026 How To Become a Pharmaceutical Scientist: Salary & Career Paths

2026 How To Become a Pharmaceutical Scientist: Salary & Career Paths
2026 How to Become an Anesthesia Technician: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Anesthesia Technician: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How Much Does a Pharmacy Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown

2026 How Much Does a Pharmacy Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown
2026 Best Master’s in Genetics Programs

2026 Best Master’s in Genetics Programs
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Health Sciences Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Health Sciences Degree Online?
2026 Careers for Biology Majors That Pay Well

2026 Careers for Biology Majors That Pay Well
2026 What Can You Do With a Bioinformatics Degree?

2026 What Can You Do With a Bioinformatics Degree?
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Clinical Research Management Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Clinical Research Management Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Healthcare Management Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Healthcare Management Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 Online Pharmacy Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Pharmacy Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 Biotechnology Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Biotechnology Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 How to Become an OB-GYN Sonographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an OB-GYN Sonographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Occupational Therapy Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Occupational Therapy Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Fastest Online Nurse Midwifery Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Nurse Midwifery Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Online Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Master's Programs That Accept Transfer Credits

2026 Online Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Master's Programs That Accept Transfer Credits
2026 How to Verify Accreditation for Medical Studies Degree Programs

2026 How to Verify Accreditation for Medical Studies Degree Programs
2026 Health Informatics vs. Nursing Informatics: Explaining the Difference

2026 Health Informatics vs. Nursing Informatics: Explaining the Difference
2026 Health Coaching Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook

2026 Health Coaching Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Military-Friendly Online Nutrition Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Nutrition Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

Recently Published Articles

2026 Financial Aid for Online Animal Science Bachelor's Degrees: FAFSA, Grants, and Scholarships

2026 Financial Aid for Online Animal Science Bachelor's Degrees: FAFSA, Grants, and Scholarships
2026 BCBA Exam Pass Rates: Schools With the Highest Success Rates

2026 BCBA Exam Pass Rates: Schools With the Highest Success Rates
2026 Military-Friendly Online Animal Science Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Military-Friendly Online Animal Science Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Fastest Online Exercise Science Degree Programs

2026 Fastest Online Exercise Science Degree Programs
2026 Online Computer Science Degree Master's Programs That Accept FAFSA

2026 Online Computer Science Degree Master's Programs That Accept FAFSA
2026 Best Online GIS Certificate

2026 Best Online GIS Certificate
2026 Military-Friendly Online Library Science Master's Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation & Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Library Science Master's Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation & Career Outcomes
2026 Fastest Online Kinesiology Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Kinesiology Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for an Audio & Music Program?

2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for an Audio & Music Program?
2026 BCBA Bridge Programs for Psychology Majors: Fast-Track Options

2026 BCBA Bridge Programs for Psychology Majors: Fast-Track Options
2026 Online General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Application Fee

2026 Online General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Application Fee
2026 How to Become an Archivist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Archivist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Best Accredited Online Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Most Affordable Online Computer Science Degrees in the U.S.

2026 Most Affordable Online Computer Science Degrees in the U.S.
2026 Best One-Year Online MPA Programs

2026 Best One-Year Online MPA Programs
2026 One-Year Online Data Science Master's Degree Programs: Accelerated Options, Costs & Outcomes

2026 One-Year Online Data Science Master's Degree Programs: Accelerated Options, Costs & Outcomes
2026 Online Pharmacy Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Pharmacy Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 MPA Accreditation: Best Online NASPAA-Accredited Programs

2026 MPA Accreditation: Best Online NASPAA-Accredited Programs
2026 Best Accredited Online Biology and Biological Sciences Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Biology and Biological Sciences Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online General Psychology Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students

2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online General Psychology Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students
2026 Most Affordable Online MBA – No GMAT Required

2026 Most Affordable Online MBA – No GMAT Required