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Lígia R. Rodrigues

Lígia R. Rodrigues

University of Minho
Portugal

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
69
Citations
16614
World Ranking
7409
National Ranking
28

Lígia R. Rodrigues 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 Lígia R. Rodrigues sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 352 publications — 86th percentile

86% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Lígia R. Rodrigues 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 Lígia R. Rodrigues 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: 69 D-Index — 63rd percentile

63% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Lígia R. Rodrigues is affiliated with the University of Minho in Portugal. Their research primarily spans the field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with a total of 137 publications.

Within this broad field, Lígia R. Rodrigues has contributed extensively to several key subfields:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Biotechnology
  • Food Science

The scientist's work frequently focuses on the following main topics:

  • Biofuel production and bioconversion
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology
  • Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
  • Enzyme Production and Characterization
  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Biosensors and Analytical Detection

Lígia R. Rodrigues has published multiple scientific papers in various journals. Notable recent publications include:

  • "New advances in exosome-based targeted drug delivery systems," 2022, Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
  • "Developing a Sustainable and Circular Bio-Based Economy in EU: By Partnering Across Sectors, Upscaling and Using New Knowledge Faster, and For the Benefit of Climate, Environment & Biodiversity, and People & Business," 2021, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
  • "Exploring the potential of polyethylene terephthalate in the design of antibacterial surfaces," 2020, Medical Microbiology and Immunology
  • "Sustainable Surfactin Production by Bacillus subtilis Using Crude Glycerol from Different Wastes," 2021, Molecules
  • "A Combinatorial Approach to Optimize the Production of Curcuminoids From Tyrosine in Escherichia coli," 2020, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology

Their work also extends to book publications, including one titled "Crianças na cidade em tempos de COVID-19: reflexões a partir da investigação em espaços públicos no Porto e em Lisboa," published in 2020 by Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto eBooks.

Frequent collaborators in Lígia R. Rodrigues's research network include:

  • Joana L. Rodrigues (41 publications)
  • Sara C. Silvério (27 publications)
  • Débora Ferreira (19 publications)
  • Cátia Santos-Pereira (15 publications)
  • Adelaide Braga (15 publications)

They often publish in journals such as:

  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (5 publications)
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (5 publications)
  • Life (4 publications)
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (3 publications)
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) (3 publications)

Best Publications

  • Biosurfactants: potential applications in medicine

    Lígia Rodrigues;Ibrahim M. Banat;José Teixeira;Rosário Oliveira

  • Galacto‐Oligosaccharides: Production, Properties, Applications, and Significance as Prebiotics

    Duarte P.M. Torres;Maria do Pilar F. Gonçalves;José A. Teixeira;Lígia R. Rodrigues

  • Optimization and characterization of biosurfactant production by Bacillus subtilis isolates towards microbial enhanced oil recovery applications

    Jorge F.B. Pereira;Eduardo J. Gudiña;Rita Costa;Rui Vitorino

  • Potential therapeutic applications of biosurfactants

    Eduardo J. Gudiña;Vivek Rangarajan;Ramkrishna Sen;Lígia R. Rodrigues

  • Physicochemical and functional characterization of a biosurfactant produced by Lactococcus lactis 53

    Lígia R. Rodrigues;José A. Teixeira;Henny C. van der Mei;Rosário Oliveira

  • Isolation and functional characterization of a biosurfactant produced by Lactobacillus paracasei.

    Eduardo J. Gudiña;José A. Teixeira;Lígia R. Rodrigues

  • The role of osteopontin in tumor progression and metastasis in breast cancer.

    Lígia R. Rodrigues;José A. Teixeira;Fernando L. Schmitt;Marie Paulsson

  • Antimicrobial and antiadhesive properties of a biosurfactant isolated from Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei A20

    Eduardo J. Gudiña;V. Rocha;J. A. Teixeira;L. R. Rodrigues

  • Biosurfactant production by Bacillus subtilis using corn steep liquor as culture medium.

    Eduardo J. Gudiña;Elisabete Clara Resende Fernandes;A. I. Rodrigues;J. A. Teixeira

  • From lignocellulosic residues to market: Production and commercial potential of xylooligosaccharides.

    Cláudia Amorim;Sara Isabel Cruz Silvério;Kristala L. J. Prather;L. R. Rodrigues

  • Kinetic study of fermentative biosurfactant production by Lactobacillus strains

    Lígia Rodrigues;Ana Moldes;José Teixeira;Rosário Oliveira

  • Galacto-oligosaccharides production during lactose hydrolysis by free Aspergillus oryzae β-galactosidase and immobilized on magnetic polysiloxane-polyvinyl alcohol

    David F.M. Neri;David F.M. Neri;Victor M. Balcão;Victor M. Balcão;Rafael S. Costa;Isabel C.A.P. Rocha

  • Isolation and study of microorganisms from oil samples for application in Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery

    Eduardo J. Gudiña;Jorge F.B. Pereira;Lígia R. Rodrigues;João A.P. Coutinho

  • Low-cost fermentative medium for biosurfactant production by probiotic bacteria

    L. R. Rodrigues;J. A. Teixeira;Rosário Oliveira

  • BIOCONVERSION OF AGRO-INDUSTRIAL BY-PRODUCTS IN RHAMNOLIPIDS TOWARD APPLICATIONS IN ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY AND BIOREMEDIATION

    Eduardo J. Gudiña;Ana I. Rodrigues;Eliana Alves;M. Rosário Domingues

  • Biosurfactants in cosmetic formulations: trends and challenges

    Xanel Vecino;J. M. Cruz;A. B. Moldes;L. R. Rodrigues

  • Response surface optimization of the medium components for the production of biosurfactants by probiotic bacteria

    Lígia Rodrigues;José Teixeira;Rosário Oliveira;Henny C. van der Mei

  • An Overview of the Recent Developments on Fructooligosaccharide Production and Applications

    Ana Luísa Dominguez;Lígia Raquel Rodrigues;Nelson Manuel Lima;José António Teixeira

  • Poly(dimethyl siloxane) surface modification by low pressure plasma to improve its characteristics towards biomedical applications.

    S. Pinto;P. Alves;C.M. Matos;A.C. Santos

  • Performance of a biosurfactant produced by a Bacillus subtilis strain isolated from crude oil samples as compared to commercial chemical surfactants.

    Deisi Altmajer Vaz;Eduardo J. Gudiña;Encarnación Jurado Alameda;José A. Teixeira

Frequent Co-Authors

José A. Teixeira
José A. Teixeira University of Minho
Eugénio C. Ferreira
Eugénio C. Ferreira University of Minho
João A. P. Coutinho
João A. P. Coutinho University of Aveiro
Rosário Oliveira
Rosário Oliveira University of Minho
Sueli Rodrigues
Sueli Rodrigues Universidade Federal do Ceará
Kristala L. J. Prather
Kristala L. J. Prather MIT
Solange I. Mussatto
Solange I. Mussatto Technical University of Denmark
Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez
Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures
Vitor Sencadas
Vitor Sencadas University of Wollongong
Henny C. van der Mei
Henny C. van der Mei University of Groningen

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