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Claudio Nicolini

Claudio Nicolini

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 60 9651 8730 285 262 481 13540

Claudio Nicolini publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Claudio Nicolini between 1974 and 2021, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Claudio Nicolini published across 48 years, from 1974 to 2021, averaging 11.9 papers a year. Output peaked at 37 publications in 1996. 3 of the 569 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1974 to 2021. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 37. Peak 37 publications in 1996. 1974: 4 publications 1975: 13 publications 1976: 5 publications 1977: 8 publications 1978: 2 publications 1979: 22 publications 1980: 7 publications 1981: 5 publications 1982: 19 publications 1983: 5 publications 1984: 5 publications 1985: 7 publications 1986: 7 publications 1987: 6 publications 1988: 7 publications 1989: 5 publications 1990: 6 publications 1991: 6 publications 1992: 8 publications 1993: 6 publications 1994: 16 publications 1995: 36 publications 1996: 37 publications 1997: 20 publications 1998: 14 publications 1999: 5 publications 2000: 9 publications 2001: 12 publications 2002: 23 publications 2003: 18 publications 2004: 18 publications 2005: 21 publications 2006: 16 publications 2007: 12 publications 2008: 11 publications 2009: 16 publications 2010: 23 publications 2011: 9 publications 2012: 16 publications 2013: 21 publications 2014: 18 publications 2015: 12 publications 2016: 13 publications 2017: 6 publications 2018: 3 publications 2019: 8 publications 2020: 2 publications 2021: 1 publication
1974 2021

569 publications in total across all disciplines

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Claudio Nicolini: publications per year, 1974 to 2021
Year Publications
1974 4
1975 13
1976 5
1977 8
1978 2
1979 22
1980 7
1981 5
1982 19
1983 5
1984 5
1985 7
1986 7
1987 6
1988 7
1989 5
1990 6
1991 6
1992 8
1993 6
1994 16
1995 36
1996 37
1997 20
1998 14
1999 5
2000 9
2001 12
2002 23
2003 18
2004 18
2005 21
2006 16
2007 12
2008 11
2009 16
2010 23
2011 9
2012 16
2013 21
2014 18
2015 12
2016 13
2017 6
2018 3
2019 8
2020 2
2021 1
Total 569
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Claudio Nicolini 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 Claudio Nicolini 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, 481–500 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: 481 publications — 87th percentile

87% 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
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
481–500 252 481
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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Claudio Nicolini 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 Claudio Nicolini 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, 60–61 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: 60 D-Index — 47th percentile

47% 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
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882 60
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

Claudio Nicolini is affiliated with the University of Genoa in Italy. Their research spans across several interconnected fields primarily within biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with specific focus on molecular biology and related subfields.

The main areas of study for Nicolini include:

  • Protein Structure and Dynamics
  • Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior
  • Enzyme Structure and Function
  • Biocrusts and Microbial Ecology
  • Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms
  • Algal Biology and Biofuel Production
  • Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications

Nicolini's recently published papers contribute to the understanding of protein multilayers and their behavior under thermal treatment. Notable publications include:

  • "Emergence of amyloidic fibrillation in 2D-ordered Langmuir-Blodgett protein multilayers upon heating" (2020), published in Applied Physics Letters
  • "Mesoscale Ordering of Phycocyanin Molecules in Langmuir-Blodgett Multilayers" (2021), published in Langmuir
  • "New Structural Features Appear in Thermally Treated Langmuir-Blodgett Protein Multilayers" (2020), published in NanoWorld Journal

The scientist frequently collaborates with other researchers in related fields. Their key co-authors include:

  • Eugenia Pechkova
  • Christian Riekel
  • Manfred Burghammer
  • Stefano Fiordoro

Nicolini's research has appeared in multiple venues, including:

  • Applied Physics Letters
  • Langmuir
  • NanoWorld Journal

The interdisciplinary approach encompassing biochemistry, molecular biology, materials chemistry, and ecological aspects reflects the scientist's engagement with complex biological and physical systems. This includes investigations into protein behavior, membrane structures, as well as ecological and sustainability aspects related to algae and microbial communities.

Best Publications

  • Chromatin structure and function

    Claudio A. Nicolini

  • Interactions between Conjugated Polymers and Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

    David W. Steuerman;Alexander Star;Riccardo Narizzano;Hyeon Choi

  • Early, reversible plasma membrane injury in galactosamine-induced liver cell death.

    S. K. El-Mofty;M. C. Scrutton;A. Serroni;C. Nicolini

  • Antiviral activity of ovotransferrin derived peptides

    Francesco Giansanti;M. Teresa Massucci;M. Federica Giardi;Fabrizio Nozza

  • Cholesterol biosensors prepared by layer-by-layer technique.

    Manoj Ku. Ram;Paolo Bertoncello;H. Ding;Sergio Paddeu

  • Interactions between electromagnetic fields and cells

    A. Chiabrera;Claudio A. Nicolini;Herman P. Schwan

  • Carbon nanotube biocompatibility with cardiac muscle cells

    Silvano Garibaldi;Claudio Brunelli;Valter Bavastrello;Giorgio Ghigliotti

  • Sensors for inorganic vapor detection based on carbon nanotubes and poly(o-anisidine) nanocomposite material

    L Valentini;V Bavastrello;E Stura;I Armentano

  • Atomic force microscopy lithography as a nanodevice development technique

    A Notargiacomo;V Foglietti;E Cianci;G Capellini

  • The electrochromic response of polyaniline and its copolymeric systems

    Manoj Kumar Ram;Elisabetta Maccioni;Claudio Nicolini

  • Physical Properties of Polyaniline Films: Assembled by the Layer-by-Layer Technique

    Manoj K. Ram;Marco Salerno;Manuela Adami;Paolo Faraci

  • Direct electron transfer between cytochrome P450scc and gold nanoparticles on screen-printed rhodium-graphite electrodes.

    Victoria V. Shumyantseva;Sandro Carrara;Valter Bavastrello;D. Jason Riley

  • Modifications of chromatin structure and gene expression following induced alterations of cellular shape.

    Laura Vergani;Myriam Grattarola;Claudio Nicolini

  • Nano-assembly of glucose oxidase on the in situ self-assembled films of polypyrrole and its optical, surface and electrochemical characterizations

    Manoj Kumar Ram;Manuela Adami;Sergio Paddeu;Claudio Nicolini

  • Thermal stability of protein secondary structure in Langmuir-Blodgett films.

    Claudio Nicolini;Victor Erokhin;Francesco Antolini;Paolo Catasti

  • Improved nanocomposite materials for biosensor applications investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

    Sandro Carrara;Valter Bavastrello;Davide Ricci;Enrico Stura

  • Synthesis of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes and Poly(o-anisidine) Nanocomposite Material: Fabrication and Characterization of Its Langmuir−Schaefer Films

    Bavastrello Valter;Manoj Kumar Ram;Claudio Nicolini

  • Microstructure origin of the conductivity differences in aggregated CuS films of different thickness

    Svetlana Erokhina;and Victor Erokhin;Claudio Nicolini;Francesca Sbrana

  • Cholesterol amperometric biosensor based on cytochrome P450scc.

    Victoria Shumyantseva;Gilda Deluca;Tatiana Bulko;Sandro Carrara

  • From neural chip and engineered biomolecules to bioelectronic devices: An overview

    Nicolini C

  • Cytofluorometry of electromagnetically controlled cell dedifferentiation.

    A. Chiabrera;M. Hinsenkamp;A. A. Pilla;J. Ryaby

  • Optical and Electrochemical Properties of Poly(o-toluidine) Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Composite Langmuir−Schaefer Films

    Valter Bavastrello;Sandro Carrara;Manoj Kumar Ram;Claudio Nicolini

  • FORMATION OF ULTRATHIN SEMICONDUCTOR FILMS BY CDS NANOSTRUCTURE AGGREGATION

    Paolo Facci;Victor Erokhin;Andrei Tronin;Claudio Nicolini

Frequent Co-Authors

Sandro Carrara
Sandro Carrara École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Alberto Diaspro
Alberto Diaspro Italian Institute of Technology
Andrew S. Belmont
Andrew S. Belmont University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Renato Baserga
Renato Baserga Thomas Jefferson University
Joshua LaBaer
Joshua LaBaer Arizona State University
Jean-Paul Soulillou
Jean-Paul Soulillou University of Nantes
Sophie Brouard
Sophie Brouard University of Nantes
Christian Riekel
Christian Riekel European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
Salvatore Gaglio
Salvatore Gaglio University of Palermo
Manfred Burghammer
Manfred Burghammer European Synchrotron Radiation Facility

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