World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
50
Citations
9535
World Ranking
17597
National Ranking
7219

Bryon S. Donohoe 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 Bryon S. Donohoe 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: 109 publications — 8th percentile

8% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Bryon S. Donohoe 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 Bryon S. Donohoe 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: 50 D-Index — 11th percentile

11% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Bryon S. Donohoe is affiliated with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the United States. Their research focuses primarily on engineering and biomedical applications within the broader field of engineering, with significant contributions spanning multiple subfields.

Their main fields of study include:

  • Engineering

Within this broad area, their work delves into specialized subfields such as:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Molecular Biology
  • Food Science
  • Plant Science

Bryon S. Donohoe's research covers several core topics, reflecting a strong emphasis on sustainable and bio-based systems. Key topics include:

  • Biofuel production and bioconversion
  • Lignin and Wood Chemistry
  • Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
  • Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
  • Bioenergy crop production and management
  • Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Among recent papers authored or coauthored by Donohoe are the following publications, which indicate a focus on biomass, plastics depolymerization, and biomass variability:

  • "Characterization and engineering of a two-enzyme system for plastics depolymerization" (2020) published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • "Outer membrane vesicles catabolize lignin-derived aromatic compounds in Pseudomonas putida KT2440" (2020) published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • "Characterizing Variability in Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Review" (2020) published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
  • "Mesoscale Reaction-Diffusion Phenomena Governing Lignin-First Biomass Fractionation" (2020) published in ChemSusChem
  • "Multiscale Characterization of Lignocellulosic Biomass Variability and Its Implications to Preprocessing and Conversion: a Case Study for Corn Stover" (2020) published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

Frequently publishing in notable venues, Donohoe has multiple contributions in:

  • ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Biotechnology for Biofuels
  • Advanced Functional Materials
  • International Journal of Coal Geology

Collaboration is a substantial part of their work, with recurring coauthors including:

  • Allison E. Ray
  • Juan H. Leal
  • Troy A. Semelsberger
  • Chenlin Li
  • Yining Zeng

Bryon S. Donohoe's publication record and research interests indicate a multidisciplinary approach combining engineering principles with biological and materials science applications, particularly oriented toward sustainable energy and biomass conversion technologies.

Best Publications

  • Characterization and engineering of a plastic-degrading aromatic polyesterase

    Harry P. Austin;Mark D. Allen;Bryon S. Donohoe;Nicholas A. Rorrer

  • Visualizing lignin coalescence and migration through maize cell walls following thermochemical pretreatment

    Bryon S. Donohoe;Stephen R. Decker;Melvin P. Tucker;Michael E. Himmel

  • Multi-scale visualization and characterization of lignocellulosic plant cell wall deconstruction during thermochemical pretreatment

    Shishir P. S. Chundawat;Shishir P. S. Chundawat;Bryon S. Donohoe;Leonardo da Costa Sousa;Thomas Elder

  • Characterization and engineering of a two-enzyme system for plastics depolymerization.

    Brandon C. Knott;Erika Erickson;Mark D. Allen;Japheth E. Gado

  • Enzymatic cell wall degradation of Chlorella vulgaris and other microalgae for biofuels production.

    Henri G. Gerken;Bryon Donohoe;Eric P. Knoshaug

  • Disruption of Mediator rescues the stunted growth of a lignin-deficient Arabidopsis mutant

    Nicholas D. Bonawitz;Jeong Im Kim;Yuki Tobimatsu;Peter N. Ciesielski

  • Revealing Nature’s Cellulase Diversity: The Digestion Mechanism of Caldicellulosiruptor bescii CelA

    Roman Brunecky;Markus Alahuhta;Qi Xu;Bryon S. Donohoe

  • Fungal cellulases and complexed cellulosomal enzymes exhibit synergistic mechanisms in cellulose deconstruction

    Michael G. Resch;Bryon S. Donohoe;John O. Baker;Stephen R. Decker

  • Sugar release and growth of biofuel crops are improved by downregulation of pectin biosynthesis

    Ajaya K. Biswal;Ajaya K. Biswal;Melani A. Atmodjo;Melani A. Atmodjo;Mi Li;Mi Li;Holly L. Baxter;Holly L. Baxter

  • Comparative material balances around pretreatment technologies for the conversion of switchgrass to soluble sugars.

    Rebecca J. Garlock;Venkatesh Balan;Venkatesh Balan;Bruce E. Dale;Bruce E. Dale;V. Ramesh Pallapolu

  • Identification and characterization of COPIa- and COPIb-type vesicle classes associated with plant and algal Golgi

    Bryon S. Donohoe;Byung-Ho Kang;L. Andrew Staehelin

  • Dramatic performance of Clostridium thermocellum explained by its wide range of cellulase modalities

    Qi Xu;Qi Xu;Michael G. Resch;Michael G. Resch;Kara Podkaminer;Kara Podkaminer;Shihui Yang

  • Biological lignocellulose solubilization: comparative evaluation of biocatalysts and enhancement via cotreatment.

    Julie M. D. Paye;Julie M. D. Paye;Anna Guseva;Anna Guseva;Sarah K. Hammer;Sarah K. Hammer;Erica Gjersing;Erica Gjersing

  • Real-time monitoring of the deactivation of HZSM-5 during upgrading of pine pyrolysis vapors

    Calvin Mukarakate;Xiaodong Zhang;Alexander R. Stanton;David J. Robichaud

  • Alkaline Pretreatment of Corn Stover: Bench-Scale Fractionation and Stream Characterization

    Eric M. Karp;Bryon S. Donohoe;Marykate H. O’Brien;Peter N. Ciesielski

  • Recruitment of a double bond isomerase to serve as a reductive dehalogenase during biodegradation of pentachlorophenol.

    Kandiah Anandarajah;Philip M. Kiefer;Bryon S. Donohoe;Shelley D. Copley

  • Manipulation of Guaiacyl and Syringyl Monomer Biosynthesis in an Arabidopsis Cinnamyl Alcohol Dehydrogenase Mutant Results in Atypical Lignin Biosynthesis and Modified Cell Wall Structure

    Nickolas A. Anderson;Yuki Tobimatsu;Yuki Tobimatsu;Yuki Tobimatsu;Peter N. Ciesielski;Eduardo Ximenes

  • Alkaline Pretreatment of Switchgrass

    Eric M. Karp;Michael G. Resch;Bryon S. Donohoe;Peter N. Ciesielski

  • Lignocellulose deconstruction in the biosphere.

    Yannick J Bomble;Chien-Yuan Lin;Antonella Amore;Hui Wei

  • The Metagenome of an Anaerobic Microbial Community Decomposing Poplar Wood Chips

    Daniel van der Lelie;Daniel van der Lelie;Daniel van der Lelie;Safiyh Taghavi;Safiyh Taghavi;Safiyh Taghavi;Sean M. McCorkle;Sean M. McCorkle;Luen Luen Li;Luen Luen Li

Frequent Co-Authors

Michael E. Himmel
Michael E. Himmel National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Gregg T. Beckham
Gregg T. Beckham National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Melvin P. Tucker
Melvin P. Tucker National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Mark R. Nimlos
Mark R. Nimlos National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Bruce E. Dale
Bruce E. Dale Michigan State University
Venkatesh Balan
Venkatesh Balan Michigan State University
Stephen R. Decker
Stephen R. Decker National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Charles E. Wyman
Charles E. Wyman University of California, Riverside
Michael R. Ladisch
Michael R. Ladisch Purdue University West Lafayette
Sivakumar Pattathil
Sivakumar Pattathil University of Georgia

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

Exploring Biology and Biochemistry opens doors to a wide range of online degrees and career opportunities in the evolving healthcare and science sectors. Many programs are now available fully online, offering greater flexibility for students balancing work, family, or other commitments.

For those interested in nutrition and wellness, a nutritionist degree online can lay the foundation for careers in health education, clinical nutrition, or community outreach. If leadership in healthcare is your goal, consider enrolling in one of the top online mha programs that are cahme accredited to prepare for administrative and managerial positions.

Advanced practice roles are also within reach. Earning a doctor of nursing practice degree online is ideal for nurses seeking leadership or clinical expertise without extensive on-site requirements. Professionals seeking executive positions can pursue a doctorate in healthcare administration online to develop expertise in healthcare policy, management, and organizational leadership.

These related pathways provide a variety of opportunities for biology and biochemistry students to specialize, advance, and excel in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape.

Best Scientists Citing Bryon S. Donohoe

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles