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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 95 1658 1475 15 14 431 27416

Hian Kee Lee publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Hian Kee Lee between 1984 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Hian Kee Lee published across 42 years, from 1984 to 2025, averaging 11.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 24 publications in 1997. 37 of the 490 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1984 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 24. Peak 24 publications in 1997. 1984: 1 publication 1985: 1 publication 1986: 0 publications 1987: 1 publication 1988: 3 publications 1989: 1 publication 1990: 8 publications 1991: 22 publications 1992: 9 publications 1993: 9 publications 1994: 11 publications 1995: 10 publications 1996: 13 publications 1997: 24 publications 1998: 22 publications 1999: 12 publications 2000: 10 publications 2001: 14 publications 2002: 17 publications 2003: 15 publications 2004: 12 publications 2005: 15 publications 2006: 10 publications 2007: 9 publications 2008: 11 publications 2009: 10 publications 2010: 11 publications 2011: 13 publications 2012: 21 publications 2013: 12 publications 2014: 13 publications 2015: 13 publications 2016: 20 publications 2017: 6 publications 2018: 9 publications 2019: 7 publications 2020: 17 publications 2021: 10 publications 2022: 10 publications 2023: 21 publications 2024: 21 publications 2025: 16 publications
1984 2025

490 publications in total across all disciplines

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Hian Kee Lee: publications per year, 1984 to 2025
Year Publications
1984 1
1985 1
1986 0
1987 1
1988 3
1989 1
1990 8
1991 22
1992 9
1993 9
1994 11
1995 10
1996 13
1997 24
1998 22
1999 12
2000 10
2001 14
2002 17
2003 15
2004 12
2005 15
2006 10
2007 9
2008 11
2009 10
2010 11
2011 13
2012 21
2013 12
2014 13
2015 13
2016 20
2017 6
2018 9
2019 7
2020 17
2021 10
2022 10
2023 21
2024 21
2025 16
Total 490
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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.

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, 421–440 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: 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.

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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
421–440 327 431
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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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.

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, 94–95 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: 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.

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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
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 95
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

  • 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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