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Giovanna Pitarresi

Giovanna Pitarresi

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 43 17351 15691 693 634 230 5429

Giovanna Pitarresi publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Giovanna Pitarresi between 1991 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Giovanna Pitarresi published across 36 years, from 1991 to 2026, averaging 7.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 16 publications in 2016. 15 of the 262 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1991 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 16. Peak 16 publications in 2016. 1991: 1 publication 1992: 2 publications 1993: 3 publications 1994: 5 publications 1995: 4 publications 1996: 3 publications 1997: 2 publications 1998: 3 publications 1999: 4 publications 2000: 5 publications 2001: 7 publications 2002: 4 publications 2003: 2 publications 2004: 5 publications 2005: 5 publications 2006: 14 publications 2007: 12 publications 2008: 12 publications 2009: 13 publications 2010: 6 publications 2011: 8 publications 2012: 11 publications 2013: 12 publications 2014: 11 publications 2015: 14 publications 2016: 16 publications 2017: 16 publications 2018: 7 publications 2019: 6 publications 2020: 5 publications 2021: 10 publications 2022: 8 publications 2023: 5 publications 2024: 6 publications 2025: 13 publications 2026: 2 publications
1991 2026

262 publications in total across all disciplines

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Giovanna Pitarresi: publications per year, 1991 to 2026
Year Publications
1991 1
1992 2
1993 3
1994 5
1995 4
1996 3
1997 2
1998 3
1999 4
2000 5
2001 7
2002 4
2003 2
2004 5
2005 5
2006 14
2007 12
2008 12
2009 13
2010 6
2011 8
2012 11
2013 12
2014 11
2015 14
2016 16
2017 16
2018 7
2019 6
2020 5
2021 10
2022 8
2023 5
2024 6
2025 13
2026 2
Total 262
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Giovanna Pitarresi 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 Giovanna Pitarresi 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, 221–240 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: 230 publications — 43rd percentile

43% 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 1,216 230
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
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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Giovanna Pitarresi 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 Giovanna Pitarresi 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, 42–43 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: 43 D-Index — 5th percentile

5% 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 43
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
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

Giovanna Pitarresi is affiliated with the University of Palermo in Italy. Their research primarily spans the fields of Materials Science, Engineering, and Medicine, with a focus on the subfields of Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation, Molecular Medicine, and Pharmaceutical Science.

The scientist's work covers a variety of specific topics, including:

  • Wound Healing and Treatments
  • Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
  • 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
  • Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications
  • Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
  • Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
  • Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery

Pitarresi has contributed to several scientific publications, prominently appearing in:

  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics (8 publications)
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (3 publications)
  • Macromolecular Bioscience (3 publications)
  • SSRN Electronic Journal (3 publications)
  • Gels (2 publications)

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Giovanna Pitarresi include:

  • "A hyaluronic acid/cyclodextrin based injectable hydrogel for local doxorubicin delivery to solid tumors," 2020, International Journal of Pharmaceutics
  • "Physicochemical and Rheological Characterization of Different Low Molecular Weight Gellan Gum Products and Derived Ionotropic Crosslinked Hydrogels," 2021, Gels
  • "Production and physicochemical characterization of a new amine derivative of gellan gum and rheological study of derived hydrogels," 2020, Carbohydrate Polymers
  • "Photothermal nanofibrillar membrane based on hyaluronic acid and graphene oxide to treat Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infected wounds," 2022, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • "Fabrication of silver nanoparticles by a diethylene triamine-hyaluronic acid derivative and use as antibacterial coating," 2022, Carbohydrate Polymers

The scientist frequently collaborates with co-authors including Fabio Salvatore Palumbo, Calogero Fiorica, Annalisa Martorana, and Gaetano Giammona. These collaborations have produced numerous publications, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to biomaterials and drug delivery systems.

Best Publications

  • Gellan gum-based delivery systems of therapeutic agents and cells

    Fabio Salvatore Palumbo;Salvatore Federico;Giovanna Pitarresi;Calogero Fiorica

  • Ferulic acid inhibits oxidative stress and cell death induced by Ab oligomers: improved delivery by solid lipid nanoparticles.

    Pasquale Picone;Maria L Bondi;Giovanna Montana;Andreina Bruno

  • New graft copolymers of hyaluronic acid and polylactic acid : Synthesis and characterization

    Fabio Salvatore Palumbo;Giovanna Pitarresi;Delia Mandracchia;Giuseppe Tripodo

  • Neurons and ECM regulate occludin localization in brain endothelial cells.

    G. Savettieri;I. Di Liegro;C. Catania;L. Licata

  • Nanoparticulate systems for drug delivery and targeting to the central nervous system

    Emanuela Fabiola Craparo;Maria Luisa Bondì;Giovanna Pitarresi;Gennara Cavallaro

  • Coupling of the antiviral agent zidovudine to polyaspartamide and in vitro drug release studies

    G Giammona;G Cavallaro;G Fontana;G Pitarresi

  • Biodegradable and pH-sensitive hydrogels for potential colon-specific drug delivery: characterization and in vitro release studies.

    Maria Antonietta Casadei;Giovanna Pitarresi;Rossella Calabrese;Patrizia Paolicelli

  • Synergistic effects of neurons and astrocytes on the differentiation of brain capillary endothelial cells in culture.

    Gabriella Schiera;Epifania Bono;Maria Pia Raffa;Alessia Gallo

  • Chemical stability and bioavailability of acyclovir coupled to α,β-poly(N-2-hydroxyethyl)-dl-aspartamide

    G. Giammona;G. Puglisi;G. Cavallaro;A. Spadaro

  • Inulin–iron complexes: A potential treatment of iron deficiency anaemia

    Giovanna Pitarresi;Giuseppe Tripodo;Gennara Cavallaro;Fabio Salvatore Palumbo

  • Differential scanning calorimetry study on drug release from an inulin-based hydrogel and its interaction with a biomembrane model: pH and loading effect

    Francesco Castelli;Maria Grazia Sarpietro;Dorotea Micieli;Sara Ottimo

  • Medicated hydrogels of hyaluronic acid derivatives for use in orthopedic field.

    Giovanna Pitarresi;Fabio Salvatore Palumbo;Filippo Calascibetta;Calogero Fiorica

  • Polymeric prodrug for release of an antitumoral agent by specific enzymes.

    Gennara Cavallaro;Giovanna Pitarresi;Mariano Licciardi;Gaetano Giammona

  • Permeability properties of a three‐cell type in vitro model of blood‐brain barrier

    Gabriella Schiera;Sandra Sala;Alessia Gallo;Maria Pia Raffa

  • Preparation, characterization and in vitro antimicrobial activity of ampicillin-loaded polyethylcyanoacrylate nanoparticles

    Giacomo Fontana;Giovanna Pitarresi;Vincenzo Tomarchio;Bianca Carlisi

  • Photo-cross-linked hydrogels with polysaccharide-poly(amino acid) structure: new biomaterials for pharmaceutical applications

    Giovanna Pitarresi;Paola Pierro;Fabio S Palumbo;Giuseppe Tripodo

  • Double-Network-Structured Graphene Oxide-Containing Nanogels as Photothermal Agents for the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer.

    Calogero Fiorica;Nicolò Mauro;Giovanna Pitarresi;Cinzia Scialabba

  • Self-assembled amphiphilic hyaluronic acid graft copolymers for targeted release of antitumoral drug

    Giovanna Pitarresi;Fabio Salvatore Palumbo;Antonella Albanese;Calogero Fiorica

  • Biodegradable hydrogels obtained by photocrosslinking of dextran and polyaspartamide derivatives.

    G. Pitarresi;F.S. Palumbo;G. Giammona;M.A. Casadei

  • In situ forming hydrogels of hyaluronic acid and inulin derivatives for cartilage regeneration.

    Fabio S. Palumbo;Calogero Fiorica;Mauro Di Stefano;Giovanna Pitarresi;Giovanna Pitarresi

  • UV-photocrosslinking of inulin derivatives to produce hydrogels for drug delivery application.

    Giuseppe Tripodo;Giovanna Pitarresi;Fabio Salvatore Palumbo;Emanuela Fabiola Craparo

  • Functional feature of a novel model of blood brain barrier: studies on permeation of test compounds.

    Alessandro Cestelli;Caterina Catania;Stefania D’Agostino;Italia Di Liegro

  • A new water-soluble synthetic polymer, α,β-polyasparthydrazide, as potential plasma expander and drug carrier

    Gaetano Giammona;Bianca Carlisi;Gennara Cavallaro;Giovanna Pitarresi

Frequent Co-Authors

Gaetano Giammona
Gaetano Giammona University of Palermo
Gennara Cavallaro
Gennara Cavallaro University of Palermo
Emanuela Esposito
Emanuela Esposito University of Messina
Francesca Iemma
Francesca Iemma University of Calabria
Salvatore Cuzzocrea
Salvatore Cuzzocrea University of Messina
Rui L. Reis
Rui L. Reis University of Minho
Nevio Picci
Nevio Picci University of Calabria
João F. Mano
João F. Mano University of Aveiro
Sheila MacNeil
Sheila MacNeil University of Sheffield
Pietro Matricardi
Pietro Matricardi Sapienza University of Rome

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