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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 58 10863 9807 83 81 182 9333

Hon Man Lee publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Hon Man Lee between 1996 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Hon Man Lee published across 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, averaging 6.8 papers a year. Output peaked at 17 publications in 2009. 8 of the 204 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1996 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 17. Peak 17 publications in 2009. 1996: 2 publications 1997: 4 publications 1998: 0 publications 1999: 4 publications 2000: 6 publications 2001: 8 publications 2002: 10 publications 2003: 5 publications 2004: 10 publications 2005: 10 publications 2006: 7 publications 2007: 15 publications 2008: 13 publications 2009: 17 publications 2010: 14 publications 2011: 11 publications 2012: 11 publications 2013: 6 publications 2014: 5 publications 2015: 6 publications 2016: 3 publications 2017: 2 publications 2018: 4 publications 2019: 2 publications 2020: 2 publications 2021: 2 publications 2022: 9 publications 2023: 8 publications 2024: 4 publications 2025: 4 publications
1996 2025

204 publications in total across all disciplines

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Hon Man Lee: publications per year, 1996 to 2025
Year Publications
1996 2
1997 4
1998 0
1999 4
2000 6
2001 8
2002 10
2003 5
2004 10
2005 10
2006 7
2007 15
2008 13
2009 17
2010 14
2011 11
2012 11
2013 6
2014 5
2015 6
2016 3
2017 2
2018 4
2019 2
2020 2
2021 2
2022 9
2023 8
2024 4
2025 4
Total 204
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Hon Man 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 Hon Man 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, 181–200 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: 182 publications — 26th percentile

26% 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 1,344 182
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
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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Hon Man 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 Hon Man 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, 58–59 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: 58 D-Index — 42nd percentile

42% 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 58
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

Hon Man Lee is affiliated with the National Changhua University of Education in Taiwan and has a research focus primarily in materials science and chemistry. Their work spans multiple subfields including materials chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, and electronic, optical, and magnetic materials.

Their recent research includes studies on catalytic cross-coupling reactions, N-heterocyclic carbenes in organic and inorganic chemistry, metal-organic frameworks, synthetic organic chemistry methods, and fuel cells and related materials. Key topics in their work are crystallization and solubility studies as well as X-ray diffraction in crystallography.

Notable recent publications by Hon Man Lee include:

  • "Multidentate N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes of Nickel and Palladium: Structural Analysis and Catalytic Application in Mizoroki-Heck Coupling Reaction" (2020, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry)
  • "Direct arylation reaction catalyzed by a PEPPSI-type palladium complex with an amido-functionalized triazole-based mesoionic carbene ligand" (2022, Dalton Transactions)
  • "Nickel(ii) complexes containing tridentate ONCi ligands (i = abnormal N-heterocyclic carbene donors) and their catalytic application in Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction" (2022, Dalton Transactions)
  • "Palladium Complexes with Phenoxy- and Amidate-Functionalized N-Heterocyclic Carbene Ligands Based on 3-Phenylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine: Synthesis and Catalytic Application in Mizoroki-Heck Coupling Reactions with Ortho-Substituted Aryl Chlorides" (2021, Organometallics)
  • "Proton-Conducting Cobalt(II) 3D MOFs Incorporating Bis(imidazole) and Polycarboxylate Linkages: Framework Topology and Interpenetration" (2021, Crystal Growth & Design)

Frequent collaborators in Hon Man Lee's research include Hsiu-Yu Hung, Jhen-Yi Lee, Cheng-Hau Hung, Ching-Han Hu, and Wei-Yuan Zheng. These coauthors have contributed collectively to multiple scientific articles and projects over the years.

The scientist has published extensively in a number of academic journals, with a notable presence in:

  • The Cambridge Structural Database (17 publications)
  • Dalton Transactions (3 publications)
  • Organometallics (2 publications)
  • ACS Omega (2 publications)
  • European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry (1 publication)

Best Publications

  • Catalytic cross-coupling reactions mediated by palladium/nucleophilic carbene systems

    Anna C Hillier;Gabriela A Grasa;Mihai S Viciu;Hon Man Lee

  • Highly efficient Heck reactions of aryl bromides with n-butyl acrylate mediated by a palladium/phosphine-imidazolium salt system.

    Chuluo Yang;Hon Man Lee;Steven P. Nolan

  • Efficient cross-coupling reactions of aryl chlorides and bromides with phenyl- or vinyltrimethoxysilane mediated by a palladium/imidazolium chloride system

    Hon Man Lee;Steven P. Nolan

  • Cationic Iridium Complexes Bearing Imidazol-2-ylidene Ligands as Transfer Hydrogenation Catalysts

    Anna C. Hillier;Hon Man Lee;Edwin D. Stevens;Steven P. Nolan

  • A New Tridentate Pincer Phosphine/N-Heterocyclic Carbene Ligand: Palladium Complexes, Their Structures, and Catalytic Activities

    Hon Man Lee;Jing Yao Zeng;Ching-Han Hu;Ming Tsung Lee

  • A cationic iridium complex bearing an imidazol-2-ylidene ligand as alkene hydrogenation catalyst

    Hon Man Lee;Tao Jiang;Edwin D. Stevens;Steven P. Nolan

  • Sc3N@C68: Folded Pentalene Coordination in an Endohedral Fullerene that Does Not Obey the Isolated Pentagon Rule

    Marilyn M. Olmstead;Hon Man Lee;James C. Duchamp;Steven Stevenson

  • A symmetric derivative of the trimetallic nitride endohedral metallofullerene, Sc3N@C80.

    Erick B. Iezzi;James C. Duchamp;Kim Harich;Tom E. Glass

  • Palladium complexes with ethylene-bridged bis(N-heterocyclic carbene) for C–C coupling reactions

    Hon Man Lee;Chi Ying Lu;Chih Yuan Chen;Wen Ling Chen

  • Nickel(II) complexes of bidentate N-heterocyclic carbene/phosphine ligands: efficient catalysts for Suzuki coupling of aryl chlorides.

    Chun Chin Lee;Wei Chi Ke;Kai Ting Chan;Chun Liang Lai

  • Synthesis, structural characterization, computational study, and catalytic activity of metal complexes based on tetradentate pyridine/N-heterocyclic carbene ligand

    Pei Ling Chiu;Chun Liang Lai;Chiung Fang Chang;Ching Han Hu

  • Crystallographic characterization and structural analysis of the first organic functionalization product of the endohedral fullerene Sc3N@C80

    Hon Man Lee;Marilyn M. Olmstead;Erick Iezzi;James C. Duchamp

  • Catalytic Hydrogenation of Alkenes by the Ruthenium−Carbene Complex HRu(CO)Cl(PCy3)(IMes) (IMes = Bis(1,3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene)

    Hon Man Lee;Dale C. Smith;Zhengjie He;Edwin D. Stevens

  • Preparation and Crystallographic Characterization of a New Endohedral, Lu3N@C80⋅5 (o-xylene), and Comparison with Sc3N@C80⋅5 (o-xylene)

    Steve Stevenson;Hon Man Lee;Marilyn M. Olmstead;Carrie Kozikowski

  • Recent development of functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene ligands: Coordination chemistry and catalytic applications

    Hon Man Lee;Chun Chin Lee;Pi Yun Cheng

  • Nonchelate and Chelate Complexes of Palladium(II) with N-Heterocyclic Carbene Ligands of Amido Functionality

    Chuang Yi Liao;Kai Ting Chan;Jing Yao Zeng;Ching-Han Hu

  • Chemistry of the PCNHCP Ligand: Silver and Ruthenium Complexes, Facial/Meridional Coordination, and Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation

    Pei Ling Chiu;Hon Man Lee

  • Conformational Effect of 2,6-Bis(imidazol-1-yl)pyridine on the Self-Assembly of 1D Coordination Chains: Spontaneous Resolution, Supramolecular Isomerism, and Structural Transformation

    Chih-Yuan Chen;Pi-Yun Cheng;Hsin-Hsuan Wu;Hon Man Lee

  • A convenient synthesis of phosphine-functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene ligand precursors, structural characterization of their palladium complexes and catalytic application in Suzuki coupling reaction

    Hon Man Lee;Pei Ling Chiu;Jing Yao Zeng

  • Argentophilic interaction and anionic control of supramolecular structures in simple silver pyridine complexes

    Chih Yuen Chen;Jing Yao Zeng;Hon Man Lee

Frequent Co-Authors

Steven P. Nolan
Steven P. Nolan Ghent University
Alan L. Balch
Alan L. Balch University of California, Davis
Marilyn M. Olmstead
Marilyn M. Olmstead University of California, Davis
Claudio Bianchini
Claudio Bianchini University of Bologna
Francesco Vizza
Francesco Vizza National Research Council (CNR)
Guochen Jia
Guochen Jia Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Andrea Meli
Andrea Meli University of Milan
Enrique Colacio
Enrique Colacio University of Granada
Harry C. Dorn
Harry C. Dorn Virginia Tech
Ian D. Williams
Ian D. Williams Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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