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2026

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
98
Citations
33211
World Ranking
1675
National Ranking
9

Kaisa Poutanen publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kaisa Poutanen sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 422 publications — 91st percentile

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

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Kaisa Poutanen D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kaisa Poutanen sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 98 D-Index — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Finland Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Finland Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Finland Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Finland Leader Award

Overview

Kaisa Poutanen is affiliated with the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland in Finland. Their research spans multiple interdisciplinary fields, primarily focusing on Medicine and Nursing, with particular emphasis on subfields such as Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiology, Food Science, General Health Professions, and Applied Psychology.

The core topics addressed in their work include food composition and properties, behavioral health and interventions, diet and metabolism studies, agriculture sustainability and environmental impact, microbial metabolites in food biotechnology, seed and plant biochemistry, and physical activity and health.

Recent publications by Poutanen include the following:

  • Grains - a major source of sustainable protein for health, 2021, Nutrition Reviews
  • Reduction of FODMAP content by bioprocessing, 2020, Trends in Food Science & Technology
  • Process-Induced Changes in the Quantity and Characteristics of Grain Dietary Fiber, 2021, Foods
  • Real-world effectiveness of digital and group-based lifestyle interventions as compared with usual care to reduce type 2 diabetes risk - A stop diabetes pragmatic randomised trial, 2022, The Lancet Regional Health - Europe
  • Potential to reduce GHG emissions and land use by substituting animal-based proteins by foods containing oat protein concentrate, 2020, Journal of Cleaner Production

Poutanen frequently publishes in journals such as Nutrients, BMC Public Health, Nutrition Reviews, Trends in Food Science & Technology, and Foods. These venues reflect both the nutritional and public health dimensions of their research.

The scientist collaborates regularly with several coauthors, including Marjukka Kolehmainen, Leila Karhunen, Pilvikki Absetz, Jussi Pihlajamäki, and Eeva Rantala. These frequent collaborators indicate interdisciplinary and possibly international research partnerships, as well as a consistent research network.

Best Publications

  • Interlaboratory testing of methods for assay of xylanase activity

    Michael J. Bailey;Peter Biely;Kaisa Poutanen

  • Impact of dietary polyphenols on carbohydrate metabolism.

    Kati Hanhineva;Riitta Törrönen;Isabel Bondia-Pons;Jenna Pekkinen

  • Sourdough and cereal fermentation in a nutritional perspective.

    Kaisa Poutanen;Laura Flander;Kati Katina

  • In Vitro Metabolism of Plant Lignans: New Precursors of Mammalian Lignans Enterolactone and Enterodiol

    Satu Heinonen;Tarja Nurmi;Kirsi Liukkonen;Kaisa Poutanen

  • In vitro metabolism of anthocyanins by human gut microflora

    Anna Marja Aura;Pilar Martin-Lopez;Karen Anne O'Leary;Gary Williamson

  • Potential of sourdough for healthier cereal products

    Kati Katina;E. Arendt;Kirsi-Helena Liukkonen;Karin Autio

  • In vitro fermentation of cereal dietary fibre carbohydrates by probiotic and intestinal bacteria

    Ross Crittenden;Ross Crittenden;Sirpa Karppinen;Suvi Ojanen;Maija Tenkanen

  • Postprandial glucose, insulin, and incretin responses to grain products in healthy subjects

    Katri S Juntunen;Leo K Niskanen;Kirsi H Liukkonen;Kaisa S Poutanen

  • Oat β-glucan and xylan hydrolysates as selective substrates for Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains

    Johanna Jaskari;Pia Kontula;A. Siitonen;Hannele Jousimies-Somer

  • Two major xylanases of Trichoderma reesei

    Maija Tenkanen;Jürgen Puls;Kaisa Poutanen

  • Quercetin derivatives are deconjugated and converted to hydroxyphenylacetic acids but not methylated by human fecal flora in vitro.

    Anna-Marja Aura;K.A. O'Leary;G. Williamson;Marja Ojala

  • Fermentation-induced changes in the nutritional value of native or germinated rye

    Kati Katina;Kirsi-Helena Liukkonen;Anu Kaukovirta-Norja;Herman Adlercreutz

  • Bran fermentation as a means to enhance technological properties and bioactivity of rye.

    Kati Katina;Arja Laitila;Riikka Juvonen;Kirsi-Helena Liukkonen

  • Effects of an isocaloric healthy Nordic diet on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile and inflammation markers in metabolic syndrome - a randomized study (SYSDIET)

    M Uusitupa;K Hermansen;M J Savolainen;U Schwab

  • Development of functional ingredients for gut health

    Riitta Puupponen-Pimiä;Anna-Marja Aura;Kirsi-Marja Oksman-Caldentey;Päivi Myllärinen

  • Optimization of sourdough process for improved sensory profile and texture of wheat bread

    Kati Katina;Raija-Liisa Heiniö;Karin Autio;Kaisa Poutanen

  • Microbial metabolism of caffeic acid and its esters chlorogenic and caftaric acids by human faecal microbiota in vitro

    M.-P. Gonthier;C. Remesy;A. Scalbert;V. Cheynier

  • Dietary fiber type reflects physiological functionality: comparison of grain fiber, inulin, and polydextrose

    Kaisa Raninen;Jenni Lappi;Hannu Mykkänen;Kaisa Poutanen

  • Characteristics of Trichoderma reesei β -xylosidase and its use in the hydrolysis of solubilized xylans

    Kaisa Poutanen;Jürgen Puls

  • Process-induced changes on bioactive compounds in whole grain rye.

    Kirsi-Helena Liukkonen;Kati Katina;Annika Wilhelmsson;Olavi Myllymaki

Frequent Co-Authors

Hannu Mykkänen
Hannu Mykkänen University of Eastern Finland
Kati Katina
Kati Katina University of Helsinki
Maija Tenkanen
Maija Tenkanen University of Helsinki
Karl-Heinz Herzig
Karl-Heinz Herzig Oulu University Hospital
Johanna Buchert
Johanna Buchert VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Matti Uusitupa
Matti Uusitupa University of Eastern Finland
Liisa Lähteenmäki
Liisa Lähteenmäki Aarhus University
Björn Åkesson
Björn Åkesson Lund University
Herman Adlercreutz
Herman Adlercreutz University of Helsinki
Leo Niskanen
Leo Niskanen University of Helsinki

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