World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Daan M. F. van Aalten

Daan M. F. van Aalten

University of Dundee
United Kingdom

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
79
Citations
25497
World Ranking
4264
National Ranking
320

Daan M. F. van Aalten 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 Daan M. F. van Aalten 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: 231 publications — 61st percentile

61% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Daan M. F. van Aalten 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 Daan M. F. van Aalten 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: 79 D-Index — 79th percentile

79% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Daan M. F. van Aalten is affiliated with the University of Dundee in the United Kingdom. Their research encompasses fields primarily in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as Chemistry. More specifically, their subfields of study include Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Immunology, Physiology, and Plant Science.

The main topics addressed in van Aalten's work focus on:

  • Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research
  • Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis
  • Galectins and Cancer Biology
  • Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research
  • Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
  • Biochemical and Molecular Research
  • Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Van Aalten has contributed to numerous scientific papers. Selected recent publications include:

  • "An intellectual disability syndrome with single-nucleotide variants in O-GlcNAc transferase", 2020, European Journal of Human Genetics
  • "Loss of O-GlcNAcase catalytic activity leads to defects in mouse embryogenesis", 2021, Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • "Tools for functional dissection of site-specific O-GlcNAcylation", 2020, RSC Chemical Biology
  • "O-GlcNAcase contributes to cognitive function in Drosophila", 2020, Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • "A mechanism-inspired UDP- N -acetylglucosamine pyrophosphorylase inhibitor", 2020, RSC Chemical Biology

Frequent coauthors in van Aalten's publications include Andrew T. Ferenbach, Ignacy Czajewski, Olawale G. Raimi, Florence Authier, and Sergio G. Bartual.

Van Aalten's work is regularly published in venues such as:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • RSC Chemical Biology
  • Disease Models & Mechanisms
  • Nature Communications

Best Publications

  • PRODRG: a tool for high-throughput crystallography of protein–ligand complexes

    Alexander W. Schüttelkopf;Daan M. F. van Aalten

  • PDK1, the master regulator of AGC kinase signal transduction.

    Alfonso Mora;David Komander;Daan M.F. van Aalten;Dario R. Alessi

  • The Non-catalytic Chitin-binding Protein CBP21 from Serratia marcescens Is Essential for Chitin Degradation

    Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad;Svein J. Horn;Daan M.F. van Aalten;Bjørnar Synstad

  • High-Resolution Structure of the Pleckstrin Homology Domain of Protein Kinase B/Akt Bound to Phosphatidylinositol (3,4,5)-Trisphosphate

    Christine C Thomas;Maria Deak;Dario R Alessi;Daan M.F van Aalten

  • Structure of the Lkb1-Strad-Mo25 Complex Reveals an Allosteric Mechanism of Kinase Activation.

    Elton Zeqiraj;Beatrice Maria Filippi;Maria Deak;Dario R. Alessi

  • Crystal structure and binding properties of the Serratia marcescens chitin-binding protein CBP21

    Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad;Douglas R. Houston;Anna H.K. Riemen;Vincent G.H. Eijsink

  • Binding of Phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-Trisphosphate to the Pleckstrin Homology Domain of Protein Kinase B Induces a Conformational Change

    Christine C Milburn;Maria Deak;Sharon M Kelly;Nick C Price

  • N-Myristoyltransferase Inhibitors as New Leads to Treat Sleeping Sickness.

    Julie A. Frearson;Stephen Brand;Stuart P. McElroy;Laura A.T. Cleghorn

  • BslA is a self-assembling bacterial hydrophobin that coats the Bacillus subtilis biofilm

    Laura Hobley;Adam Ostrowski;Francesco V. Rao;Keith M. Bromley

  • Glucose and glutamine fuel protein O-GlcNAcylation to control T cell self-renewal and malignancy

    Mahima Swamy;Shalini Pathak;Katarzyna M Grzes;Sebastian Damerow

  • Structure of human chitotriosidase. Implications for specific inhibitor design and function of mammalian chitinase-like lectins.

    Fabrizia Fusetti;Holger von Moeller;Douglas Houston;Henriëtte J. Rozeboom

  • Structure and metal-dependent mechanism of peptidoglycan deacetylase, a streptococcal virulence factor

    David E. Blair;Alexander W. Schüttelkopf;James I. MacRae;Daan M. F. van Aalten

  • High Resolution Crystal Structure of the Human Pdk1 Catalytic Domain Defines the Regulatory Phosphopeptide Docking Site

    Ricardo M. Biondi;David Komander;Christine C. Thomas;Jose M. Lizcano

  • Structural insights into the mechanism and inhibition of eukaryotic O-GlcNAc hydrolysis

    Francesco V Rao;Helge C Dorfmueller;Fabrizio Villa;Matthew Allwood

  • Binding to serine 65-phosphorylated ubiquitin primes Parkin for optimal PINK1-dependent phosphorylation and activation

    Agne Kazlauskaite;R. Julio Martinez-Torres;Scott Wilkie;Atul Kumar

  • Mutational and computational analysis of the role of conserved residues in the active site of a family 18 chitinase.

    Bjørnar Synstad;Sigrid Gåseidnes;Daan M. F. van Aalten;Gert Vriend

  • Activity-based E3 ligase profiling uncovers an E3 ligase with esterification activity

    Kuan-Chuan Pao;Nicola T. Wood;Axel Knebel;Karim Rafie

  • Structural insights into the regulation of PDK1 by phosphoinositides and inositol phosphates

    David Komander;Alison Fairservice;Maria Deak;Gursant S Kular

  • Structure and mechanism of chitin deacetylase from the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum lindemuthianum.

    David E. Blair;Omid Hekmat;Alexander W. Schüttelkopf;Binesh Shrestha

  • Analysis of the LKB1-STRAD-MO25 Complex

    Jérôme Boudeau;John W. Scott;Nicoletta Resta;Maria Deak

Frequent Co-Authors

Dario R. Alessi
Dario R. Alessi University of Dundee
Maria Deak
Maria Deak University of Dundee
David Komander
David Komander Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Vincent G. H. Eijsink
Vincent G. H. Eijsink Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Michael A. J. Ferguson
Michael A. J. Ferguson University of Dundee
Wim Crielaard
Wim Crielaard Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam
Alan R. Prescott
Alan R. Prescott University of Dundee
Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad
Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Mark Peggie
Mark Peggie University of Dundee
Paul R. Crocker
Paul R. Crocker University of Dundee

External Links

Personal website of Daan M. F. van Aalten

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

If you're studying Biology or Biochemistry, a range of online degrees and certification pathways can enhance your career prospects. Many professionals pursue online healthcare mba programs to advance in healthcare management, blending scientific expertise with business leadership for roles in hospitals and biotech firms.

Another career option is medical coding and billing. Students often compare certified professional coder certifications to decide which credential best fits their goals. Medical coders play a crucial role in healthcare administration, and their earning potential can be significant. To learn more about salaries in the field, explore how much do medical coders make.

Some wonder about job stability in this field. Addressing concerns such as "is medical coding a dying career," experienced coders note that while technology shapes the industry, skilled professionals remain in high demand. Find more insights regarding career outlook at is medical coding a dying career.

Best Scientists Citing Daan M. F. van Aalten

Vincent G. H. Eijsink

Vincent G. H. Eijsink

Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Publications: 100

Dario R. Alessi

Dario R. Alessi

University of Dundee

Publications: 57

Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad

Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad

Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Publications: 54

Gideon J. Davies

Gideon J. Davies

University of York

Publications: 49

David J. Vocadlo

David J. Vocadlo

Simon Fraser University

Publications: 47

Edward W. Tate

Edward W. Tate

Imperial College London

Publications: 36

James M. Murphy

James M. Murphy

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

Publications: 29

Florian Lang

Florian Lang

University of Tübingen

Publications: 27

Gerald W. Hart

Gerald W. Hart

University of Georgia

Publications: 27

Julia S. Johansen

Julia S. Johansen

Copenhagen University Hospital

Publications: 25

Svein J. Horn

Svein J. Horn

Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Publications: 23

Peter J. Parker

Peter J. Parker

The Francis Crick Institute

Publications: 22

John A. Hanover

John A. Hanover

National Institutes of Health

Publications: 21

Eric Delpire

Eric Delpire

Vanderbilt University

Publications: 20

Doreen A. Cantrell

Doreen A. Cantrell

University of Dundee

Publications: 20

Bernard Henrissat

Bernard Henrissat

Technical University of Denmark

Publications: 19

Trending Scientists

Lisa A. Brenner

Lisa A. Brenner

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Karsten Danzmann

Karsten Danzmann

Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics

Marion Maturilli

Marion Maturilli

Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research

Lucas J. Stal

Lucas J. Stal

University of Amsterdam

Gregory A. Hawkins

Gregory A. Hawkins

Wake Forest University

Daisuke Sakai

Daisuke Sakai

Tokai University

Reid Gilmore

Reid Gilmore

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Thumbi Ndung'u

Thumbi Ndung'u

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Hillel J. Chiel

Hillel J. Chiel

Case Western Reserve University

Sebastian Rudolph

Sebastian Rudolph

TU Dresden

Siegfried Handschuh

Siegfried Handschuh

University of St. Gallen

Masahiko Iyoda

Masahiko Iyoda

Tokyo Metropolitan University

Toshiyasu Suzuki

Toshiyasu Suzuki

National Institutes of Natural Sciences

John Lynch

John Lynch

University of Adelaide

Stephen J. Meltzer

Stephen J. Meltzer

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

William W. Taylor

William W. Taylor

Michigan State University

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Public Health Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Public Health Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 What Can You Do With a Bioinformatics Degree?

2026 What Can You Do With a Bioinformatics Degree?
2026 How To Become a Pharmaceutical Scientist: Salary & Career Paths

2026 How To Become a Pharmaceutical Scientist: Salary & Career Paths
2026 Online Nutrition Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Nutrition Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 Is a Healthcare Administration Online Degree Worth It?

2026 Is a Healthcare Administration Online Degree Worth It?
2026 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Nutritional Science Programs

2026 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Nutritional Science Programs
2026 How To Become a Marine Biologist? Salary & Career Paths

2026 How To Become a Marine Biologist? Salary & Career Paths
2026 Most Affordable Online Biology Degree Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Biology Degree Programs
2026 Biochemistry vs. Biotechnology Degree: Explaining the Difference

2026 Biochemistry vs. Biotechnology Degree: Explaining the Difference
2026 Medical Assistant vs. Medical Coder: Explaining the Difference

2026 Medical Assistant vs. Medical Coder: Explaining the Difference
2026 Fastest Online Biology and Biological Sciences Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less

2026 Fastest Online Biology and Biological Sciences Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less
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 AI, Automation, and the Future of Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Careers

2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Careers
2026 Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 DNA Analyst Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook

2026 DNA Analyst Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook
2026 Best Online Biology Degree Programs Ranking in Massachusetts

2026 Best Online Biology Degree Programs Ranking in Massachusetts
2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Nurse Administrator Degree Careers

2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Nurse Administrator Degree Careers
2026 Easiest Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions

2026 Easiest Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions
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 Fast Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Online?

Recently Published Articles

2026 Best Accredited Online Sports Psychology Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Sports Psychology Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Forensic Psychology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Job Outlook, & Salary

2026 Forensic Psychology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Job Outlook, & Salary
2026 How to Finish an Online Aviation Management Bachelor's Degree Faster

2026 How to Finish an Online Aviation Management Bachelor's Degree Faster
2026 Most Affordable Online Adult-Gerontology ACNP Graduate Certificate Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Adult-Gerontology ACNP Graduate Certificate Programs
2026 Online Library Science Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Library Science Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Online Philosophy Bachelor's Degrees for Adults Over 30

2026 Online Philosophy Bachelor's Degrees for Adults Over 30
2026 Best Online Master’s in Creative Writing Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Master’s in Creative Writing Degree Programs
2026 Best Accredited Online Logistics Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Logistics Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Most Popular Concentrations in Artificial Intelligence Degrees

2026 Most Popular Concentrations in Artificial Intelligence Degrees
2026 MPA Accreditation: Best Online NASPAA-Accredited Programs

2026 MPA Accreditation: Best Online NASPAA-Accredited Programs
2026 How to Become a Caregiver: Certification Requirements in Florida

2026 How to Become a Caregiver: Certification Requirements in Florida
2026 Admission Requirements for Physics Degree Programs

2026 Admission Requirements for Physics Degree Programs
2026 What Is a Logistics Manager? Salary & Career Paths

2026 What Is a Logistics Manager? Salary & Career Paths
2026 Best Value Online Gerontology and Aging Master's Degrees: Affordable Accredited Programs with the Highest ROI

2026 Best Value Online Gerontology and Aging Master's Degrees: Affordable Accredited Programs with the Highest ROI
2026 How to Become a Social Work Case Manager

2026 How to Become a Social Work Case Manager
2026 Online Sociology Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Prerequisites

2026 Online Sociology Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Prerequisites
2026 Online Public Administration Degree Master's Programs with No GRE or GMAT Requirements

2026 Online Public Administration Degree Master's Programs with No GRE or GMAT Requirements
2026 Entry-Level Jobs With a Healthcare Administration Degree

2026 Entry-Level Jobs With a Healthcare Administration Degree
2026 What Can I Do With a Master’s in Library Science?

2026 What Can I Do With a Master’s in Library Science?
2026 Can You Get a Master's Degree in Education Without a Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Master's Degree in Education Without a Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Best Accredited Online Kinesiology Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Kinesiology Bachelor's Degree Programs