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2025

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Chemistry

D-Index
95
Citations
27416
World Ranking
1658
National Ranking
15

Hian Kee Lee 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 Hian Kee Lee sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 431 publications — 83rd percentile

83% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Hian Kee Lee 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 Hian Kee Lee 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: 95 D-Index — 91st percentile

91% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Singapore Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Singapore Leader Award

Overview

Hian Kee Lee is affiliated with the National University of Singapore in Singapore and has contributed extensively to the field of chemistry, with a focus on molecular biology, spectroscopy, biomedical engineering, analytical chemistry, and materials chemistry. Their research spans various scientific disciplines, emphasizing analytical methods and biosensing technologies.

Lee's publication record includes significant work published in notable scientific journals. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Journal of Chromatography A
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Science & Technology
  • Talanta

Among recent publications, some representative papers are:

  • "Application of smartphone-based spectroscopy to biosample analysis: A review" (2020, Biosensors and Bioelectronics)
  • "Preparation of sulfonated chitosan for enhanced adsorption of methylene blue from aqueous solution" (2020, Reactive and Functional Polymers)
  • "Logarithmic Data Processing Can Be Used Justifiably in the Plotting of a Calibration Curve" (2021, Analytical Chemistry)
  • "Highly Sensitive Detection of Multiple MicroRNAs by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Long and Short Probe-Based Recycling Amplification" (2020, Analytical Chemistry)
  • "Gold nanoprism/Tollens' reagent complex as plasmonic sensor in headspace single-drop microextraction for colorimetric detection of formaldehyde in food samples using smartphone readout" (2020, Talanta)

Lee commonly collaborates with several coauthors, including:

  • Sheng Tang
  • Wei Shen
  • Zhenzhen Huang
  • Yudong Xing
  • Dezhao Kong

Their main research fields and subfields encompass:

  • Chemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Spectroscopy
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

Lee's work extensively covers a number of scientific topics, such as:

  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Analytical chemistry methods development
  • Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography
  • Biosensors and Analytical Detection
  • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
  • Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications
  • Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact

Best Publications

  • Liquid-Phase Microextraction in a Single Drop of Organic Solvent by Using a Conventional Microsyringe

    Y. He and;H. K. Lee

  • Environmental and bioanalytical applications of hollow fiber membrane liquid-phase microextraction: a review.

    Jingyi Lee;Hian Kee Lee;Knut E. Rasmussen;Stig Pedersen-Bjergaard

  • Hollow fiber-protected liquid-phase microextraction of triazine herbicides.

    Gang Shen;Hian Kee Lee

  • Developments in single-drop microextraction.

    Li Xu;Chanbasha Basheer;Hian Kee Lee

  • Development and application of porous membrane-protected carbon nanotube micro-solid-phase extraction combined with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry.

    Chanbasha Basheer;Anass Ali Alnedhary;B S Madhava Rao;Suresh Valliyaveettil

  • Liquid-phase microextraction combined with hollow fiber as a sample preparation technique prior to gas chromatography/mass spectrometry.

    Limian Zhao;Hian Kee Lee

  • Dispersive Liquid−Liquid Microextraction Coupled with Dispersive μ-Solid-Phase Extraction for the Fast Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Environmental Water Samples

    Zhi-Guo Shi;Hian Kee Lee

  • Ionic liquid based dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction coupled with micro-solid phase extraction of antidepressant drugs from environmental water samples

    Dandan Ge;Hian Kee Lee

  • Solvent bar microextraction.

    Xianmin Jiang;Hian Kee Lee

  • Application of dynamic liquid-phase microextraction to the analysis of chlorobenzenes in water by using a conventional microsyringe.

    Yan Wang;Yien Chian Kwok;Yan He;Hian Kee Lee

  • Continuous-flow microextraction exceeding 1000-fold concentration of dilute analytes

    Wuping Liu;Hian Kee Lee

  • Analysis of endocrine disrupting alkylphenols, chlorophenols and bisphenol-A using hollow fiber-protected liquid-phase microextraction coupled with injection port-derivatization gas chromatography–mass spectrometry

    Chanbasha Basheer;Hian Kee Lee

  • Application of static liquid-phase microextraction to the analysis of organochlorine pesticides in water.

    Limian Zhao;Hian Kee Lee

  • Water stability of zeolite imidazolate framework 8 and application to porous membrane-protected micro-solid-phase extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from environmental water samples.

    Dandan Ge;Hian Kee Lee

  • Advances in Sample Extraction.

    Sheng Tang;Hong Zhang;Hian Kee Lee

  • Analysis of aromatic amines in water samples by liquid–liquid–liquid microextraction with hollow fibers and high-performance liquid chromatography

    Limian Zhao;Lingyan Zhu;Hian Kee Lee

  • Headspace liquid-phase microextraction of chlorobenzenes in soil with gas chromatography-electron capture detection

    Gang Shen;Hian Kee Lee

  • Low-density solvent-based solvent demulsification dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction for the fast determination of trace levels of sixteen priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in environmental water samples.

    Liang Guo;Hian Kee Lee

  • Endocrine disrupting alkylphenols and bisphenol-A in coastal waters and supermarket seafood from Singapore.

    Chanbasha Basheer;Hian Kee Lee;Koh Siang Tan

  • Determination of organic micropollutants in rainwater using hollow fiber membrane/liquid-phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

    Chanbasha Basheer;Rajasekhar Balasubramanian;Hian Kee Lee

  • Application of porous membrane-protected micro-solid-phase extraction combined with HPLC for the analysis of acidic drugs in wastewater.

    Chanbasha Basheer;Han Guang Chong;Toh Ming Hii;Hian Kee Lee

Frequent Co-Authors

Sam Fong Yau Li
Sam Fong Yau Li National University of Singapore
Chanbasha Basheer
Chanbasha Basheer King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
T. S. Andy Hor
T. S. Andy Hor National University of Singapore
Jeffrey Philip Obbard
Jeffrey Philip Obbard National University of Singapore
Suresh Valiyaveettil
Suresh Valiyaveettil National University of Singapore
Tai Hing Lam
Tai Hing Lam University of Hong Kong
Adrian U J Yap
Adrian U J Yap National University of Singapore
Rajasekhar Balasubramanian
Rajasekhar Balasubramanian National University of Singapore
Shane A. Snyder
Shane A. Snyder Georgia Institute of Technology
Peter C. Hauser
Peter C. Hauser University of Basel

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