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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 54 12695 11424 3363 2747 721 9526

Douglass F. Taber publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Douglass F. Taber between 1956 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Douglass F. Taber published across 70 years, from 1956 to 2025, averaging 12.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 116 publications in 2013. 1 of the 890 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
25 50 75 100
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1956 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 116. Peak 116 publications in 2013. 1956: 1 publication 1957: 0 publications 1958: 0 publications 1959: 0 publications 1960: 0 publications 1961: 0 publications 1962: 0 publications 1963: 0 publications 1964: 0 publications 1965: 0 publications 1966: 0 publications 1967: 0 publications 1968: 0 publications 1969: 0 publications 1970: 0 publications 1971: 0 publications 1972: 0 publications 1973: 0 publications 1974: 0 publications 1975: 0 publications 1976: 1 publication 1977: 2 publications 1978: 3 publications 1979: 7 publications 1980: 7 publications 1981: 3 publications 1982: 10 publications 1983: 4 publications 1984: 5 publications 1985: 9 publications 1986: 4 publications 1987: 7 publications 1988: 7 publications 1989: 8 publications 1990: 3 publications 1991: 8 publications 1992: 9 publications 1993: 4 publications 1994: 9 publications 1995: 27 publications 1996: 15 publications 1997: 17 publications 1998: 13 publications 1999: 17 publications 2000: 18 publications 2001: 19 publications 2002: 13 publications 2003: 7 publications 2004: 12 publications 2005: 20 publications 2006: 101 publications 2007: 15 publications 2008: 90 publications 2009: 14 publications 2010: 8 publications 2011: 49 publications 2012: 5 publications 2013: 116 publications 2014: 4 publications 2015: 93 publications 2016: 0 publications 2017: 94 publications 2018: 1 publication 2019: 0 publications 2020: 1 publication 2021: 8 publications 2022: 1 publication 2023: 0 publications 2024: 0 publications 2025: 1 publication
1956 2025

890 publications in total across all disciplines

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Douglass F. Taber: publications per year, 1956 to 2025
Year Publications
1956 1
1957 0
1958 0
1959 0
1960 0
1961 0
1962 0
1963 0
1964 0
1965 0
1966 0
1967 0
1968 0
1969 0
1970 0
1971 0
1972 0
1973 0
1974 0
1975 0
1976 1
1977 2
1978 3
1979 7
1980 7
1981 3
1982 10
1983 4
1984 5
1985 9
1986 4
1987 7
1988 7
1989 8
1990 3
1991 8
1992 9
1993 4
1994 9
1995 27
1996 15
1997 17
1998 13
1999 17
2000 18
2001 19
2002 13
2003 7
2004 12
2005 20
2006 101
2007 15
2008 90
2009 14
2010 8
2011 49
2012 5
2013 116
2014 4
2015 93
2016 0
2017 94
2018 1
2019 0
2020 1
2021 8
2022 1
2023 0
2024 0
2025 1
Total 890
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Douglass F. Taber 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 Douglass F. Taber 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, 721–740 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: 721 publications — 96th percentile

96% 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
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 54 721
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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Douglass F. Taber 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 Douglass F. Taber 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, 54–55 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: 54 D-Index — 31st percentile

31% 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 54
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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2003 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Douglass F. Taber is affiliated with the University of Delaware in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of chemistry and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with notable contributions in organic chemistry and molecular biology subfields. Their focus areas extend to enzyme catalysis and immobilization, cyclopropane reaction mechanisms, synthesis and catalytic reactions, microbial natural products and biosynthesis, catalytic C-H functionalization methods, biofuel production and bioconversion, and the synthesis and activities of phenothiazines and benzothiazines.

Their recent publications showcase a concentration on synthetic and enzymatic methods. Key papers include:

  • Practical Enzymatic Production of Carbocycles, 2021, Chemistry - A European Journal
  • Natural Product Synthesis by Intramolecular Alkylidene Carbene C−H Insertion, 2022, European Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • Frontispiece: Practical Enzymatic Production of Carbocycles, 2021, Chemistry - A European Journal
  • Intramolecular Azide-Alkene Cycloaddition-The Logothetis Reaction, 2025, European Journal of Organic Chemistry

These works reflect collaborations with frequent coauthors including Hans Renata and Weijin Wang, indicating ongoing partnerships in related research topics. Taber's publications appear primarily in established venues such as Chemistry - A European Journal and European Journal of Organic Chemistry, each hosting multiple papers authored or coauthored by them.

Their research themes reveal an emphasis on enzymatic approaches to organic synthesis and novel catalytic processes. Their work contributes to understanding multiple reaction mechanisms and biosynthetic pathways that intersect with pharmaceutical and bioengineering applications.

In recognition of their scientific contributions, they were named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2003.

Best Publications

  • Indole synthesis: a review and proposed classification

    Unknown

  • Cyclopentane construction by dirhodium tetraacetate-mediated intramolecular C-H insertion: steric and electronic effects.

    Douglass F. Taber;Robert E. Ruckle

  • Quantification of the major urinary metabolite of 15-F2t-isoprostane (8-iso-PGF2alpha) by a stable isotope dilution mass spectrometric assay.

    J D Morrow;W E Zackert;J P Yang;E H Kurhts

  • Mesyl azide: a superior reagent for diazo transfer

    Douglass F. Taber;Robert E. Ruckle;Michael J. Hennessy

  • Zirconium-mediated ring construction from dienes: remarkable effect of ligands on stereochemistry

    William A. Nugent;Douglass F. Taber

  • Enantioselective ring construction: synthesis of (+)-.alpha.-cuparenone

    Douglass F. Taber;Eric H. Petty;Krishna Raman

  • Preparation of β-keto esters by 4-DMAP-catalyzed ester exchange

    Douglass F. Taber;John C. Amedio;Yogesh K. Patel

  • Stereoselective cyclization of enynes mediated by metallocene reagents

    T. V. RajanBabu;William A. Nugent;Douglass F. Taber;Paul J. Fagan

  • A Convenient Method for the Preparation of (Z)-alpha,beta-Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds.

    Douglass F. Taber;R. Jason Herr;Shawn K. Pack;John M. Geremia

  • General route to highly functionalized cyclopentane derivatives by intramolecular C-H insertion

    Douglass F. Taber;Eric H. Petty

  • Synthesis of (-)-morphine.

    Douglass F. Taber;Timothy D. Neubert;Arnold L. Rheingold

  • Intramolecular Diels-Alder and Alder Ene Reactions

    Douglass F. Taber

  • Rhodium-mediated cyclopentane construction can compete with .beta.-hydride elimination: synthesis of (.+-.)-tochuinyl acetate

    Douglass F. Taber;Michael J. Hennessy;James P. Louey

  • The Neber Route to Substituted Indoles

    Unknown

  • Enantioselective reduction of β-keto esters

    Unknown

  • Cyclohexenone Construction by Intramolecular Alkylidene C−H Insertion: Synthesis of (+)-Cassiol

    Douglass F. Taber;Robert P. Meagley;Douglas J. Doren

  • Enantioselective carbocyclization: a facile route to chiral cyclopentanes

    Douglass F. Taber;Krishna Raman

  • Enantioselective ring construction with control of side-chain stereochemistry. Synthesis of (+)-isoneonepetalactone

    Douglass F. Taber;John C. Amedio;Krishna Raman

  • Enantioselective rhodium-mediated synthesis of (-)-PGE2 methyl ester

    Douglass F. Taber;R. Scott Hoerrner

  • Stereospecific removal of the DR hydrogen atom at the 10-carbon of arachidonic acid in the biosynthesis of leukotriene A4 by human leukocytes.

    R L Maas;C D Ingram;D F Taber;J A Oates

  • Control elements in the intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction. Synthesis of (.+-.)-torreyol

    Douglass F. Taber;Bruce P. Gunn

  • Enantioselective construction of dialkylcarbinols: synthesis of (-)-5-hexadecanolide

    Douglass F. Taber;P. Bruce Deker;Micheal D. Gaul

  • Predicting the Diastereoselectivity of Rh-Mediated Intramolecular C−H Insertion

    Unknown

  • Synthesis of Natural Products By Rhodium-Mediated Intramolecular C–H Insertion

    Douglass F. Taber;Salah-E. Stiriba

Frequent Co-Authors

L. Jackson Roberts
L. Jackson Roberts Vanderbilt University
Ian A. Blair
Ian A. Blair University of Pennsylvania
Jason D. Morrow
Jason D. Morrow Vanderbilt University
Tristan H. Lambert
Tristan H. Lambert Cornell University
Henry M. Fales
Henry M. Fales National Institutes of Health
Paul J. Fagan
Paul J. Fagan DuPont (United States)
Louise M. Liable-Sands
Louise M. Liable-Sands University of Delaware
T. V. RajanBabu
T. V. RajanBabu The Ohio State University
Sylvain Chemtob
Sylvain Chemtob University of Montreal
Gilbert Stork
Gilbert Stork Columbia University

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