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Chemistry

D-Index
88
Citations
36146
World Ranking
2243
National Ranking
5

Kari Rissanen 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 Kari Rissanen sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 949 publications — 98th percentile

98% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Kari Rissanen 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 Kari Rissanen sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 88 D-Index — 88th percentile

88% 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

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Finland Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Finland Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Chemistry in Finland Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Finland Leader Award
  • 2018 - Member of the European Academy of Sciences
  • 2008 - Member of Academia Europaea

Overview

Kari Rissanen is affiliated with the University of Jyväskylä in Finland. Their research primarily focuses on the field of Chemistry, with significant contributions to Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, and Molecular Biology.

The main topics covered in their work include:

  • Crystallography and molecular interactions
  • Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes
  • Synthesis and Catalytic Reactions
  • Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection
  • Catalytic C-H Functionalization Methods
  • Crystal structures of chemical compounds
  • Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques

Their recent publications demonstrate engagement with various aspects of chemistry and molecular systems. Notable papers include:

  • "Accelerated dinuclear palladium catalyst identification through unsupervised machine learning" (2021) in Science
  • "Definition of the pnictogen bond (IUPAC Recommendations 2023)" (2024) in Pure and Applied Chemistry
  • "A supramolecular system that strictly follows the binding mechanism of conformational selection" (2020) in Nature Communications
  • "Steroidal supramolecular metallogels" (2020) in Chemical Society Reviews
  • "Efficient Conversion of Light to Chemical Energy: Directional, Chiral Photoswitches with Very High Quantum Yields" (2020) in Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Frequent coauthors in their collaborations include Jas S. Ward, Khai-Nghi Truong, Rakesh Puttreddy, Carsten Bolm, and Antonio Frontera. This network reflects interdisciplinary cooperation and significant teamwork in advancing chemical sciences.

Publication venues where Kari Rissanen's work appears most frequently include:

  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Dalton Transactions
  • Chemistry - A European Journal
  • Angewandte Chemie

Throughout their career, Kari Rissanen has been recognized by membership in prominent scientific organizations, including the European Academy of Sciences and Academia Europaea. These memberships were awarded in 2018 and 2008 respectively.

Best Publications

  • Definition of the halogen bond (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)

    Gautam R. Desiraju;P. Shing Ho;Lars Kloo;Anthony C. Legon

  • White phosphorus is air-stable within a self-assembled tetrahedral capsule.

    Prasenjit Mal;Boris Breiner;Kari Rissanen;Jonathan R. Nitschke

  • X-ray analysis on the nanogram to microgram scale using porous complexes

    Yasuhide Inokuma;Shota Yoshioka;Junko Ariyoshi;Tatsuhiko Arai

  • Self-Assembly of Janus Dendrimers into Uniform Dendrimersomes and Other Complex Architectures

    Virgil Percec;Daniela A. Wilson;Pawaret Leowanawat;Christopher J. Wilson

  • Recognition and sensing of fluoride anion.

    Massimo Cametti;Massimo Cametti;Kari Rissanen

  • Definition of the chalcogen bond (IUPAC Recommendations 2019)

    Christer B. Aakeroy;David L. Bryce;Gautam R. Desiraju;Antonio Frontera

  • Halogen bonded supramolecular complexes and networks

    Kari Rissanen

  • A synthetic molecular pentafoil knot

    Jean François Ayme;Jonathon E. Beves;David A. Leigh;Roy T. McBurney

  • Spin Crossover in a Supramolecular Fe4II [2×2] Grid Triggered by Temperature, Pressure, and Light

    Esther Breuning;Mario Ruben;Jean-Marie Lehn;Franz Renz

  • A Self‐Assembled M8L6 Cubic Cage that Selectively Encapsulates Large Aromatic Guests

    Wenjing Meng;Boris Breiner;Kari Rissanen;John D. Thoburn;John D. Thoburn

  • An Unlockable–Relockable Iron Cage by Subcomponent Self‐Assembly

    Prasenjit Mal;David Schultz;Kodiah Beyeh;Kari Rissanen

  • Nonporous Organic Solids Capable of Dynamically Resolving Mixtures of Diiodoperfluoroalkanes

    Pierangelo Metrangolo;Yvan Carcenac;Manu Lahtinen;Tullio Pilati

  • Anion−π Interactions with Fluoroarenes

    Michael Giese;Markus Albrecht;Kari Rissanen

  • Highlights on contemporary recognition and sensing of fluoride anion in solution and in the solid state.

    Massimo Cametti;Kari Rissanen

  • Water Structure Recovery in Chaotropic Anion Recognition: High-Affinity Binding of Dodecaborate Clusters to γ-Cyclodextrin.

    Khaleel I. Assaf;Merve S. Ural;Fangfang Pan;Tony Georgiev

  • Nanomolar Pyrophosphate Detection in Water and in a Self-Assembled Hydrogel of a Simple Terpyridine-Zn2+ Complex

    Sandip Bhowmik;Biswa Nath Ghosh;Varpu Marjomäki;Kari Rissanen

  • Organocatalytic Domino Oxa-Michael/1,6-Addition Reactions: Asymmetric Synthesis of Chromans Bearing Oxindole Scaffolds.

    Kun Zhao;Ying Zhi;Tao Shu;Arto Valkonen

  • Breathing molecular crystals: halogen- and hydrogen-bonded porous molecular crystals with solvent induced adaptation of the nanosized channels

    Kari Raatikainen;Kari Rissanen

  • Self-assembly and anion encapsulation properties of cavitand-based coordination cages.

    Federica Fochi;Paola Jacopozzi;Elina Wegelius;Kari Rissanen

  • Experimental investigation of anion–π interactions – applications and biochemical relevance

    Michael Giese;Markus Albrecht;Kari Rissanen

Frequent Co-Authors

Erkki Kolehmainen
Erkki Kolehmainen University of Jyväskylä
Markus Albrecht
Markus Albrecht RWTH Aachen University
Dieter Enders
Dieter Enders RWTH Aachen University
Christoph A. Schalley
Christoph A. Schalley Freie Universität Berlin
Fritz Vögtle
Fritz Vögtle University of Bonn
Martin Nieger
Martin Nieger University of Helsinki
Chebrolu P. Rao
Chebrolu P. Rao Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Jean-Marie Lehn
Jean-Marie Lehn University of Strasbourg
Wei Jiang
Wei Jiang Wuhan University
Jonathan R. Nitschke
Jonathan R. Nitschke University of Cambridge

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