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Kenji Sugibayashi

Kenji Sugibayashi

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 48 15251 13745 1193 1082 358 8135

Kenji Sugibayashi publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Kenji Sugibayashi between 1977 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Kenji Sugibayashi published across 50 years, from 1977 to 2026, averaging 8.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 19 publications in 1991. 9 of the 435 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1977 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 19. Peak 19 publications in 1991. 1977: 1 publication 1978: 0 publications 1979: 3 publications 1980: 2 publications 1981: 3 publications 1982: 3 publications 1983: 2 publications 1984: 3 publications 1985: 5 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 4 publications 1988: 8 publications 1989: 9 publications 1990: 10 publications 1991: 19 publications 1992: 9 publications 1993: 11 publications 1994: 17 publications 1995: 7 publications 1996: 15 publications 1997: 10 publications 1998: 7 publications 1999: 9 publications 2000: 13 publications 2001: 13 publications 2002: 9 publications 2003: 15 publications 2004: 3 publications 2005: 7 publications 2006: 8 publications 2007: 10 publications 2008: 13 publications 2009: 9 publications 2010: 18 publications 2011: 19 publications 2012: 13 publications 2013: 3 publications 2014: 11 publications 2015: 11 publications 2016: 12 publications 2017: 17 publications 2018: 13 publications 2019: 7 publications 2020: 9 publications 2021: 11 publications 2022: 9 publications 2023: 9 publications 2024: 7 publications 2025: 8 publications 2026: 1 publication
1977 2026

435 publications in total across all disciplines

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Kenji Sugibayashi: publications per year, 1977 to 2026
Year Publications
1977 1
1978 0
1979 3
1980 2
1981 3
1982 3
1983 2
1984 3
1985 5
1986 0
1987 4
1988 8
1989 9
1990 10
1991 19
1992 9
1993 11
1994 17
1995 7
1996 15
1997 10
1998 7
1999 9
2000 13
2001 13
2002 9
2003 15
2004 3
2005 7
2006 8
2007 10
2008 13
2009 9
2010 18
2011 19
2012 13
2013 3
2014 11
2015 11
2016 12
2017 17
2018 13
2019 7
2020 9
2021 11
2022 9
2023 9
2024 7
2025 8
2026 1
Total 435
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Kenji Sugibayashi 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 Kenji Sugibayashi 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, 341–360 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: 358 publications — 74th percentile

74% 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
341–360 628 358
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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Kenji Sugibayashi 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 Kenji Sugibayashi 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, 48–49 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: 48 D-Index — 16th percentile

16% 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 48
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
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

Kenji Sugibayashi is affiliated with Josai University in Japan and specializes in research primarily within the fields of Medicine and Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics. Their work has focused extensively on Pharmaceutical Science and its applications in dermatology, molecular biology, public health, and organic chemistry.

The scientist has contributed to understanding several key topics, including:

  • Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
  • Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
  • Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
  • Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
  • Surfactants and Colloidal Systems
  • Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior

Recent publications from Kenji Sugibayashi include the following papers:

  • "Usefulness of Artificial Membrane, Strat-M®, in the Assessment of Drug Permeation from Complex Vehicles in Finite Dose Conditions," 2020, Pharmaceutics
  • "Enhanced nose-to-brain delivery of tranilast using liquid crystal formulations," 2020, Journal of Controlled Release
  • "Gene knockdown in HaCaT cells by small interfering RNAs entrapped in grapefruit-derived extracellular vesicles using a microfluidic device," 2023, Scientific Reports
  • "Physical Properties of an Ionic Liquid Composed of Two Water-Soluble Vitamins and Enhanced Skin Permeation of Both Vitamins," 2020, Pharmaceutics
  • "Prediction of skin permeation and concentration of rhododendrol applied as finite dose from complex cosmetic vehicles," 2020, International Journal of Pharmaceutics

Kenji Sugibayashi frequently collaborates with other researchers, including:

  • Hiroaki Todo
  • Shoko Itakura
  • Takeshi Oshizaka
  • Kenji Mori
  • Issei Takeuchi

The main publication venues for their work include:

  • Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Research
  • Journal of Controlled Release
  • The Journal of Toxicological Sciences

Best Publications

  • Species Differences in Percutaneous Absorption of Nicorandil

    Kiyoshi Sato;Kenji Sugibayashi;Yasunori Morimoto

  • Prediction of skin permeation by chemical compounds using the artificial membrane, Strat-M™.

    Takashi Uchida;Wesam R. Kadhum;Sayumi Kanai;Hiroaki Todo

  • Prediction of skin permeability of drugs: comparison of human and hairless rat skin.

    Yasunori Morimoto;Tomomi Hatanaka;Kenji Sugibayashi;Harumi Omiya

  • Effect and mode of action of aliphatic esters on the in vitro skin permeation of nicorandil

    Kiyoshi Sato;Kenji Sugibayashi;Yasunori Morimoto

  • Drug Permeation through the Three Layers of the Human Nail Plate

    Yoichi Kobayashi;Misao Miyamoto;Kenji Sugibayashi;Yasunori Morimoto

  • Prediction of skin permeability of drugs. I. Comparison with artificial membrane.

    Tomomi Hatanaka;Masami Inuma;Kenji Sugibayashi;Yasunori Morimoto

  • Enhancement of skin permeation of high molecular compounds by a combination of microneedle pretreatment and iontophoresis

    Xue-Ming Wu;Hiroaki Todo;Kenji Sugibayashi

  • Screening of cationic compounds as an absorption enhancer for nasal drug delivery.

    Hideshi Natsume;Satoko Iwata;Kazuo Ohtake;Misao Miyamoto

  • In vitro permeation of several drugs through the human nail plate: relationship between physicochemical properties and nail permeability of drugs

    Yoichi Kobayashi;Tsunehisa Komatsu;Machiko Sumi;Sachihiko Numajiri

  • Effect of the absorption enhancer, Azone, on the transport of 5-fluorouracil across hairless rat skin

    Kenji Sugibayashi;Ken‐ichi Hosoya;Yasunori Morimoto;William I. Higuchi

  • Mechanism of skin penetration-enhancing effect by laurocapram.

    Kenji Sugibayashi;Satoru Nakayama;Toshinobu Seki;Ken-ichi Hosoya

  • Drug-carrier Property of Albumin Microspheres in Chemotherapy. II. Preparation and Tissue Distribution in Mice of Microsphere-entrapped 5-Fluorouracil

    Kenji Sugibayashi;Yasunori Morimoto;Tanekazu Nadai;Yoshio Kato

  • Polymers for transdermal drug delivery systems

    Kenji Sugibayashi;Yasunori Morimoto

  • Skin Permeability of Water-Soluble Drugs

    Mutsuo Okumura;Kenji Sugibayashi;Keizaburo Ogawa;Yasunori Morimoto

  • Drug-carrier property of albumin microspheres in chemotherapy. I. Tissue distribution of microsphere-entrapped 5-fluorouracil in mice.

    Kenji Sugibayashi;Yasunori Morimoto;Tanekazu Nadai;Yoshio Kato

  • Enhancing Effect of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine or 2-Mercaptoethanol on the in Vitro Permeation of 5-Fluorouracil or Tolnaftate through the Human Nail Plate.

    Yoichi Kobayashi;Misao Miyamoto;Kenji Sugibayashi;Yasunori Morimoto

  • Improved nasal absorption of drugs using poly-L-arginine: effects of concentration and molecular weight of poly-L-arginine on the nasal absorption of fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran in rats.

    Misao Miyamoto;Hideshi Natsume;Satoko Iwata;Kazuo Ohtake

  • In vitro skin permeation of morphine hydrochloride during the finite application of penetration-enhancing system containing water, ethanol and l-menthol.

    Yasunori Morimoto;Yoshio Wada;Toshinobu Seki;Kenji Sugibayashi

  • Mathematical Model to Predict Skin Concentration of Drugs: Toward Utilization of Silicone Membrane to Predict Skin Concentration of Drugs as an Animal Testing Alternative

    Kenji Sugibayashi;Hiroaki Todo;Takeshi Oshizaka;Yoko Owada

  • Analysis of the combined effect of 1-menthol and ethanol as skin permeation enhancers based on a two-layer skin model

    Daisuke Kobayashi;Takayasu Matsuzawa;Kenji Sugibayashi;Yasunori Morimoto

  • Safety evaluation of titanium dioxide nanoparticles by their absorption and elimination profiles

    Kenji Sugibayashi;Hiroaki Todo;Eriko Kimura

  • BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF MAGNETIC FLUIDS. II. PREPARATION AND MAGNETIC GUIDANCE OF MAGNETIC ALBUMIN MICROSPHERE FOR SITE SPECIFIC DRUG DELIVERY IN VIVO

    Yasunori Morimoto;Mutsuo Okumura;Kenji Sugibayashi;Yoshio Kato

Frequent Co-Authors

Yasunori Morimoto
Yasunori Morimoto Josai University
Kozo Takayama
Kozo Takayama Josai University
Ken-ichi Hosoya
Ken-ichi Hosoya University of Toyama
Peter Elsner
Peter Elsner Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Kenneth R. Feingold
Kenneth R. Feingold University of California, San Francisco
Peter M. Elias
Peter M. Elias University of California, San Francisco
Praneet Opanasopit
Praneet Opanasopit Silpakorn University
Peter Walde
Peter Walde ETH Zurich
Hans Christian Korting
Hans Christian Korting Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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