World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
68
Citations
15397
World Ranking
6575
National Ranking
378

John Kelly 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 John Kelly 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: 253 publications — 50th percentile

50% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

John Kelly 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 John Kelly 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: 68 D-Index — 64th percentile

64% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

John Kelly is affiliated with University College London in the United Kingdom and has a research focus spanning biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, materials science, and medicine. Their work encompasses a variety of subfields including molecular biology, materials chemistry, oncology, organic chemistry, and pulmonary and respiratory medicine.

Their research topics include DNA and nucleic acid chemistry, advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, metal complexes synthesis and properties, click chemistry and applications, photodynamic therapy research studies, porphyrin and phthalocyanine chemistry, and crystallization and solubility studies.

Kelly has published extensively, with frequent contributions to journals such as Chemical Communications, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, The Cambridge Structural Database, ACS Applied Bio Materials, and the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

Recent publications by John Kelly include the following:

  • Effect of Alkyl Chain Length on the Photophysical, Photochemical, and Photobiological Properties of Ruthenium(II) Polypyridyl Complexes for Their Application as DNA-Targeting, Cellular-Imaging, and Light-Activated Therapeutic Agents (2021, ACS Applied Bio Materials)
  • Adenine Radical Cation Formation by a Ligand-Centered Excited State of an Intercalated Chromium Polypyridyl Complex Leads to Enhanced DNA Photo-oxidation (2021, Journal of the American Chemical Society)
  • Understanding the factors controlling the photo-oxidation of natural DNA by enantiomerically pure intercalating ruthenium polypyridyl complexes through TA/TRIR studies with polydeoxynucleotides and mixed sequence oligodeoxynucleotides (2020, Chemical Science)
  • Water-soluble amphiphilic ruthenium(ii) polypyridyl complexes as potential light-activated therapeutic agents (2020, Chemical Communications)
  • Caught in the Loop: Binding of the [Ru(phen)2(dppz)]2+ Light-Switch Compound to Quadruplex DNA in Solution Informed by Time-Resolved Infrared Spectroscopy (2020, Chemistry - A European Journal)

Frequent collaborators include Thorfinnur Gunnlaugsson, Igor V. Sazanovich, Susan J. Quinn, Michael Towrie, and Christine J. Cardin, indicating a consistent collaborative network in their research activities.

Best Publications

  • A study of the interactions of some polypyridylruthenium (II) complexes with DNA using fluorescence spectroscopy, topoisomerisation and thermal denaturation.

    John M. Kelly;Alessandro B. Tossi;David J. McConnell;Colm OhUigin

  • Recent advances in the development of 1,8-naphthalimide based DNA targeting binders, anticancer and fluorescent cellular imaging agents

    Swagata Banerjee;Emma B. Veale;Caroline M. Phelan;Samantha A. Murphy

  • Optical Properties and Growth Aspects of Silver Nanoprisms Produced by a Highly Reproducible and Rapid Synthesis at Room Temperature

    Damian Aherne;Deirdre M. Ledwith;Matthew Gara;John M. Kelly

  • Photochemical interactions of methylene blue and analogues with DNA and other biological substrates.

    Eimer M. Tuite;John M. Kelly

  • The development of ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complexes and conjugates for in vitro cellular and in vivo applications

    Fergus E. Poynton;Sandra A. Bright;Salvador Blasco;D. Clive Williams

  • Reverse saturable absorption in tetraphenylporphyrins

    W. Blau;H. Byrne;W.M. Dennis;J.M. Kelly

  • Cu2O: a catalyst for the photochemical decomposition of water?

    Petra E. de Jongh;Daniel Vanmaekelbergh;John J. Kelly

  • Ruthenium polypyridyl chemistry; from basic research to applications and back again

    Johannes G. Vos;John M. Kelly

  • A comparative study of the interaction of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis (N-methylpyridinium-4-yl)porphyrin and its zinc complex with DNA using fluorescence spectroscopy and topoisomerisation

    John M. Kelly;Martin J. Murphy;David J. McConnell;Cohn OhUigin

  • Chiral highly luminescent CdS quantum dots

    Mícheál P. Moloney;Yurii K. Gun'ko;John M. Kelly

  • Growth of well-defined ZnO microparticles by hydroxide ion hydrolysis of zinc salts

    Ruth A. McBride;John M. Kelly;Declan E. McCormack

  • A rapid, straight-forward method for controlling the morphology of stable silver nanoparticles

    Deirdre M. Ledwith;Aine M. Whelan;John M. Kelly

  • [Ru(TAP)2(dppz)]2+: a DNA intercalating complex, which luminesces strongly in water and undergoes photo-induced proton-coupled electron transfer with guanosine-5′-monophosphate

    Isabelle Ortmans;Benjamin Elias;John M. Kelly;Cécile Moucheron

  • Crystal structures of Λ-[Ru(phen) 2 dppz] 2+ with oligonucleotides containing TA/TA and AT/AT steps show two intercalation modes

    Hakan Niyazi;James P. Hall;Kyra O'Sullivan;Graeme Winter

  • A study of some polypyridylruthenium(II) complexes as DNA binders and photocleavage reagents.

    Alessandro B. Tossi;John M. Kelly

  • Ruthenium(II) complexes with 1,4,5,8,9,12-hexaazatriphenylene and 1,4,5,8-tetraazaphenanthrene ligands: Key role played by the photoelectron transfer in DNA cleavage and adduct formation

    Jean-Paul Lecomte;Andrée Kirsch-De Mesmaeker;Martin M Feeney;John M Kelly

  • The Effect of Processing Conditions on Varistors Prepared From Nanocrystalline ZnO

    Suresh C. Pillai;John M. Kelly;Declan E. McCormack;Paul O'Brien

  • Photoreactions of ruthenium (II) and osmium (II) complexes with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

    Cécile Moucheron;Andrée Kirsch-De Mesmaeker;John M. Kelly

  • Methylene blue photosensitised strand cleavage of DNA: effects of dye binding and oxygen.

    Colm OhUigin;David J. McConnell;John M. Kelly;Wilhelm J. M. van der Putten

  • Advances in the synthesis of ZnO nanomaterials for varistor devices

    Suresh C. Pillai;John M. Kelly;Raghavendra Ramesh;Declan E. McCormack

  • Versatile Solution Phase Triangular Silver Nanoplates for Highly Sensitive Plasmon Resonance Sensing

    Denise E Charles;Damian Aherne;Matthew Gara;Deirdre M Ledwith

Frequent Co-Authors

Michael Towrie
Michael Towrie Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Werner J. Blau
Werner J. Blau Trinity College Dublin
Thorfinnur Gunnlaugsson
Thorfinnur Gunnlaugsson Trinity College Dublin
Anthony W. Parker
Anthony W. Parker Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Michael W. George
Michael W. George University of Nottingham
Yurii K. Gun'ko
Yurii K. Gun'ko Trinity College Dublin
Suresh C. Pillai
Suresh C. Pillai Atlantic Technological University
Johannes G. Vos
Johannes G. Vos Dublin City University
Pavel Matousek
Pavel Matousek Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
John J. McGarvey
John J. McGarvey Queen's University Belfast

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring chemistry-related careers often leads to diverse opportunities beyond traditional laboratory roles. Many professionals bolster their expertise by obtaining a paralegal certificate, especially those interested in regulatory affairs or intellectual property law within the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

If you are inclined towards sales and communication, becoming a pharmaceutical sales representative is a viable path. Understanding how much do drug reps make can guide your career expectations and financial planning in this dynamic field.

For those aiming to apply their chemistry knowledge directly in healthcare, pursuing steps to become a pharmacist is a well-defined route. This profession requires comprehensive education combined with licensing, as detailed in the guide on steps to become a pharmacist.

Another specialized option is working as an autopsy technician, where chemistry plays a crucial role in forensic investigations. To understand this path, reviewing how to become an autopsy technician offers insight into the education, salary, and job outlook associated with this niche career.

Best Scientists Citing John Kelly

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles