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 Klaus Schulten sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 812 publications — 97th percentile
97% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Klaus Schulten sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 165 D-Index — 100th percentile
100% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.
Klaus Schulten was affiliated with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the United States. Their research contributions spanned multiple fields including biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and chemistry. The specialist subfields within their work included molecular biology, spectroscopy, biomedical engineering, physical and theoretical chemistry, and atomic and molecular physics, and optics.
The central topics of their research focused on protein structure and dynamics, advanced NMR techniques and applications, nanopore and nanochannel transport studies, photosynthetic processes and mechanisms, photochemistry and electron transfer studies, as well as spectroscopy and quantum chemical studies.
Klaus Schulten published notable papers such as:
The frequent co-authors in Klaus Schulten's work included Zaida Luthey-Schulten, J. C. Phillips, David J. Hardy, Julio D. C. Maia, and John E. Stone. These collaborations reflected a broad engagement with peers working on related scientific topics.
Their research output was published in journals such as The Journal of Chemical Physics and the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Klaus Schulten received recognition as a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 1992, awarded for outstanding contributions in theoretical and computational biology, particularly highlighting work on bacteriorhodopsin, photosynthetic reaction centers, self-organizing sensory mappings, and neutral networks.
William Humphrey;Andrew Dalke;Klaus Schulten
James C. Phillips;Rosemary Braun;Wei Wang;James C. Gumbart
Laxmikant Kalé;Robert Skeel;Milind Bhandarkar;Robert Brunner
James C. Phillips;David J. Hardy;Julio D.C. Maia;John E. Stone
Mehmet Sarikaya;Candan Tamerler;Candan Tamerler;Alex K. Y. Jen;Klaus Schulten
Thorsten Ritz;Salih Adem;Klaus Schulten
Juergen Koepke;Xiche Hu;Cornelia Muenke;Klaus Schulten
Barry Isralewitz;Mu Gao;Klaus Schulten
Emad Tajkhorshid;Peter Nollert;Morten Ø. Jensen;Larry J. W. Miercke
Sanghyun Park;Klaus Schulten
James C. Phillips;Klaus Schulten;Abhinav Bhatele;Chao Mei
Leonardo G. Trabuco;Elizabeth Villa;Kakoli Mitra;Joachim Frank;Joachim Frank
Piotr E. Marszalek;Hui Lu;Hongbin Li;Mariano Carrion-Vazquez
Gongpu Zhao;Juan R. Perilla;Ernest L. Yufenyuy;Ernest L. Yufenyuy;Xin Meng
Attila Szabo;Klaus Schulten;Zan Schulten
S. Izrailev;S. Stepaniants;M. Balsera;Y. Oono
Sanghyun Park;Fatemeh Khalili-Araghi;Emad Tajkhorshid;Klaus Schulten
John E. Stone;James C. Phillips;Peter L. Freddolino;David J. Hardy
Hui Lu;Barry Isralewitz;André Krammer;Viola Vogel
H. Grubmüller;H. Heller;A. Windemuth;K. Schulten
Mark T. Nelson;William Humphrey;Attila Gursoy;Andrew Dalke
If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.
For students of Chemistry in the USA, exploring related fields such as forensic science can open diverse career opportunities. Those interested in combining analytical skills with legal investigations might consider pursuing online forensic science courses. These programs provide foundational knowledge applicable in crime labs and research facilities.
Advancing further, an online master's degree in forensic psychology offers specialized training that blends science with behavioral analysis, preparing graduates for investigative and consultative roles within the justice system.
For hands-on positions in medical examination, exploring autopsy technician jobs highlights the educational paths and job outlook for those assisting in post-mortem investigations, marking a niche but critical career within forensic applications of chemistry.
Understanding the broad spectrum of forensic career paths helps students align their Chemistry background with roles in law enforcement, legal consulting, or lab-based research. These pathways demonstrate the versatility of a Chemistry degree in contributing to justice and public safety.
