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D-Index
74
Citations
17674
World Ranking
4770
National Ranking
37

Francisco Veiga 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 Francisco Veiga sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 250 publications — 49th percentile

49% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Francisco Veiga 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 Francisco Veiga sits on this spectrum.

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 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 74 D-Index — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Overview

Francisco Veiga is affiliated with the University of Coimbra in Portugal. Their research spans multiple fields with a primary focus on Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Veiga's work incorporates significant contributions to Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Science, Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, and Dermatology.

Their main topics of research include advancements in transdermal drug delivery, nanoparticle-based drug delivery, RNA interference and gene delivery, nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics, advanced drug delivery systems, skin protection and aging, and extracellular vesicles in disease.

Veiga has a body of published works featured in several scientific venues. Frequent publication venues for their research include:

  • Pharmaceutics
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics
  • Drug Delivery and Translational Research
  • Cosmetics

Recent papers authored or coauthored by Francisco Veiga include:

  • "Naringenin: A potential flavonoid phytochemical for cancer therapy," 2022, Life Sciences
  • "Plant-mediated green synthesis of metal-based nanoparticles for dermopharmaceutical and cosmetic applications," 2021, International Journal of Pharmaceutics
  • "Macrophage Cell Membrane-Cloaked Nanoplatforms for Biomedical Applications," 2022, Small Methods
  • "Where Is Nano Today and Where Is It Headed? A Review of Nanomedicine and the Dilemma of Nanotoxicology," 2022, ACS Nano
  • "Ethosomes as Nanocarriers for the Development of Skin Delivery Formulations," 2021, Pharmaceutical Research

Veiga frequently collaborates with other researchers. Regular coauthors include Ana Cláudia Paiva-Santos, Patrícia C. Pires, Ana Figueiras, Filipa Mascarenhas-Melo, and Miguel Pereira-Silva.

In addition to articles, Veiga has contributed to book publications, including a work published by Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra eBooks titled "Orações de Sapiência da Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade de Coimbra 1921 - 2020," published in 2020.

Best Publications

  • Nanoencapsulation I. Methods for preparation of drug-loaded polymeric nanoparticles.

    Catarina Pinto Reis;Ronald J. Neufeld;António J. Ribeiro;Francisco Veiga

  • Moderators of the Relationship Between Work-Family Conflict and Career Satisfaction

    Luis L. Martins;Kimberly A. Eddleston;John F. "Jack" Veiga

  • Alginate/chitosan nanoparticles are effective for oral insulin delivery.

    B. Sarmento;A. Ribeiro;F. Veiga;P. Sampaio

  • Characterization of insulin-loaded alginate nanoparticles produced by ionotropic pre-gelation through DSC and FTIR studies

    Bruno Sarmento;Domingos Ferreira;Francisco Veiga;António Ribeiro

  • Mobility Influences During Managerial Career Stages

    John F. Veiga

  • Alginate microspheres prepared by internal gelation: development and effect on insulin stability.

    Catarina M. Silva;António J. Ribeiro;Isabel Vitória Figueiredo;Alexandra Rocha Gonçalves

  • Nanoencapsulation II. Biomedical applications and current status of peptide and protein nanoparticulate delivery systems

    Catarina Pinto Reis;Ronald J. Neufeld;António J. Ribeiro;Francisco Veiga

  • Chitosan-reinforced alginate microspheres obtained through the emulsification/internal gelation technique.

    António J. Ribeiro;Catarina Silva;Domingos Ferreira;Francisco Veiga

  • Development and characterization of new insulin containing polysaccharide nanoparticles

    Bruno Sarmento;António Ribeiro;Francisco Veiga;Domingos Ferreira

  • Oral bioavailability of insulin contained in polysaccharide nanoparticles.

    Bruno Sarmento;António Ribeiro;Francisco Veiga;Domingos Ferreira

  • Physicochemical characterization and in vitro dissolution behavior of nicardipine–cyclodextrins inclusion compounds

    Catarina M Fernandes;M Teresa Vieira;Francisco J B. Veiga

  • Insulin-Loaded Nanoparticles are Prepared by Alginate Ionotropic Pre-Gelation Followed by Chitosan Polyelectrolyte Complexation

    B Sarmento;A J Ribeiro;F Veiga;D C Ferreira

  • Review and current status of emulsion/dispersion technology using an internal gelation process for the design of alginate particles

    Catarina P Reis;Ronald J Neufeld;Sandra Vilela;António J Ribeiro

  • Dendrimers as Pharmaceutical Excipients: Synthesis, Properties, Toxicity and Biomedical Applications.

    Ana Santos;Francisco Veiga;Ana Figueiras

  • Oral controlled-release dosage forms. I. Cellulose ether polymers in hydrophilic matrices

    T. Salsa;F. Veiga;M. E. Pina

  • Influence of cellulose ether polymers on ketoprofen release from hydrophilic matrix tablets.

    M.L. Vueba;L.A.E. Batista de Carvalho;F. Veiga;J.J. Sousa

  • The systems containing clays and clay minerals from modified drug release: a review.

    Luís Alberto de Sousa Rodrigues;Ana Figueiras;Francisco Veiga;Rivelilson Mendes de Freitas

  • Cyclodextrins and ternary complexes: technology to improve solubility of poorly soluble drugs

    Janisse Crestani de Miranda;Tércio Elyan Azevedo Martins;Francisco Veiga;Humberto Gomes Ferraz

  • Subcutaneous delivery of monoclonal antibodies: How do we get there?

    Margarida Viola;Joana Sequeira;Raquel Seiça;Francisco Veiga

  • Halloysite clay nanotubes for life sciences applications: From drug encapsulation to bioscaffold

    Ana C. Santos;Carolina Ferreira;Francisco Veiga;António J. Ribeiro

  • Development and Comparison of Different Nanoparticulate Polyelectrolyte Complexes as Insulin Carriers

    Bruno Sarmento;Susana Martins;António Ribeiro;Francisco Veiga

  • Pharmacology Nanoencapsulation I. Methods for preparation of drug-loaded polymeric nanoparticles

    Catarina Pinto Reis;Ronald J. Neufeld;Francisco Veiga

Frequent Co-Authors

Angel Concheiro
Angel Concheiro University of Santiago de Compostela
Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo
Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo University of Santiago de Compostela
Abdul Basit
Abdul Basit University College London
Amélia M. Silva
Amélia M. Silva University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Yuri Lvov
Yuri Lvov Louisiana Tech University
Toke S. Aidt
Toke S. Aidt University of Cambridge
Patrícia Valentão
Patrícia Valentão University of Porto
Hugh D. Burrows
Hugh D. Burrows University of Coimbra
Paula B. Andrade
Paula B. Andrade University of Porto
Ulf Olsson
Ulf Olsson Lund University

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