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D-Index
112
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41306
World Ranking
660
National Ranking
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Henk J. Busscher publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Henk J. Busscher sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 508 publications — 87th percentile

87% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Henk J. Busscher D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Henk J. Busscher sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 112 D-Index — 95th percentile

95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in Netherlands Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in Netherlands Leader Award

Overview

Henk J. Busscher is affiliated with the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands. Their research spans several interconnected fields, with a primary focus on biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and engineering. Within these broad areas, their work emphasizes molecular biology, biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, microbiology, and organic chemistry.

The scientist's research addresses multiple key topics, including:

  • Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Antimicrobial peptides and activities
  • Antimicrobial agents and applications
  • Carbon and quantum dots applications
  • Biosensors and analytical detection
  • Graphene and nanomaterials applications

Among the recent publications, notable works include:

  • Lipid-Based Antimicrobial Delivery-Systems for the Treatment of Bacterial Infections, 2020, Frontiers in Chemistry
  • Two-Stage Interpretation of Changes in TEER of Intestinal Epithelial Layers Protected by Adhering Bifidobacteria During E. coli Challenges, 2020, Frontiers in Microbiology
  • Self-targeting, zwitterionic micellar dispersants enhance antibiotic killing of infectious biofilms-An intravital imaging study in mice, 2020, Science Advances
  • Carbon Quantum Dots Derived from Different Carbon Sources for Antibacterial Applications, 2021, Antibiotics
  • Coating of a Novel Antimicrobial Nanoparticle with a Macrophage Membrane for the Selective Entry into Infected Macrophages and Killing of Intracellular Staphylococci, 2020, Advanced Functional Materials

Their frequent publication venues reflect a focus on materials science and biomaterials, with several articles appearing in:

  • Advanced Functional Materials
  • Acta Biomaterialia
  • Frontiers in Chemistry
  • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Journal of Colloid and Interface Science

Collaborative efforts are a significant component of their scientific output. Frequent co-authors include Henny C. van der Mei, Yijin Ren, Linqi Shi, Jian Liu, and B.W. Peterson. These collaborations have led to numerous joint publications, indicating established partnerships within their research network.

Best Publications

  • Physico-chemistry of initial microbial adhesive interactions – its mechanisms and methods for study

    Rolf Bos;Henny C. van der Mei;Henk J. Busscher

  • Biomaterial-Associated Infection: Locating the Finish Line in the Race for the Surface

    Henk J. Busscher;Henny C. van der Mei;Guruprakash Subbiahdoss;Paul C. Jutte

  • Nanotechnology-based antimicrobials and delivery systems for biofilm-infection control.

    Yong Liu;Yong Liu;Linqi Shi;Linzhu Su;Henny C van der Mei

  • Antimicrobial effects of positively charged surfaces on adhering Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

    Bart Gottenbos;Dirk W. Grijpma;Henny C. van der Mei;Jan Feijen

  • Biofilm Formation on Dental Restorative and Implant Materials

    H. J. Busscher;M. Rinastiti;W. Siswomihardjo;H. C. van der Mei

  • In vitro and in vivo antimicrobial activity of covalently coupled quaternary ammonium silane coatings on silicone rubber.

    Bart Gottenbos;Henny C van der Mei;Flip Klatter;Paul Nieuwenhuis

  • Electric double layer interactions in bacterial adhesion to surfaces

    Albert T. Poortinga;Rolf Bos;Willem Norde;Willem Norde;Henk J. Busscher

  • Electrochemical and surface characterization of a nickel-titanium alloy.

    D.J. Wever;A.G. Veldhuizen;J. de Vries;H.J. Busscher

  • Bacterial adhesion to surface hydrophilic and hydrophobic contact lenses

    G.M Bruinsma;H.C van der Mei;H.J Busscher

  • The influence of substratum surface free energy on growth and spreading of human fibroblasts in the presence and absence of serum proteins

    Jm Schakenraad;Henk Busscher;Charles Wildevuur;J Arends

  • Role of Extracellular DNA in Initial Bacterial Adhesion and Surface Aggregation

    Theerthankar Das;Prashant K. Sharma;Henk J. Busscher;Henny C. van der Mei

  • Backgrounds of antibiotic-loaded bone cement and prosthesis-related infection

    J.G.E. Hendriks;J.R. van Horn;H.C. van der Mei;H.J. Busscher

  • Viscoelasticity of biofilms and their recalcitrance to mechanical and chemical challenges

    Brandon W. Peterson;Yan He;Yijin Ren;Aidan Zerdoum

  • Microbial biofilm growth vs. tissue integration: "the race for the surface" experimentally studied.

    Guruprakash Subbiahdoss;Roel Kuijer;Dirk W. Grijpma;Dirk W. Grijpma;Henny C. van der Mei

  • Surface-Adaptive, Antimicrobially Loaded, Micellar Nanocarriers with Enhanced Penetration and Killing Efficiency in Staphylococcal Biofilms

    Yong Liu;Henk J Busscher;Bingran Zhao;Yuanfeng Li

  • Microbial adhesion to poly(ethylene oxide) brushes: Influence of polymer chain length and temperature

    A Roosjen;HC van der Mei;HJ Busscher;W Norde

  • Microbial Adhesion in Flow Displacement Systems

    Henk J. Busscher;Henny C. van der Mei

  • Plasma-treated polystyrene surfaces: model surfaces for studying cell-biomaterial interactions.

    Theo G van Kooten;Hetty T Spijker;Henk J Busscher

  • A Shape‐Adaptive, Antibacterial‐Coating of Immobilized Quaternary‐Ammonium Compounds Tethered on Hyperbranched Polyurea and its Mechanism of Action

    Lia Asri;Mihaela Crismaru;Steven Roest;Yun Chen

  • Forces involved in bacterial adhesion to hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces

    Niels P. Boks;Willem Norde;Willem Norde;Henny C. van der Mei;Henk J. Busscher

Frequent Co-Authors

Henny C. van der Mei
Henny C. van der Mei University of Groningen
Willem Norde
Willem Norde Wageningen University & Research
Gregor Reid
Gregor Reid University of Western Ontario
Bastiaan P. Krom
Bastiaan P. Krom Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam
Linqi Shi
Linqi Shi Nankai University
David W. Grainger
David W. Grainger University of Utah
Dirk W. Grijpma
Dirk W. Grijpma University of Twente
Jan Feijen
Jan Feijen University of Twente
Xiao-Yu Yang
Xiao-Yu Yang Wuhan University of Technology
Sebastian A. J. Zaat
Sebastian A. J. Zaat University of Amsterdam

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