World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Majed Chergui

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
80
Citations
20311
World Ranking
3473
National Ranking
81

Majed Chergui 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 Majed Chergui sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 471 publications — 86th percentile

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

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

Majed Chergui 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 Majed Chergui sits on this spectrum.

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 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 80 D-Index — 81st percentile

81% 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

  • 2020 - Member of the European Academy of Sciences
  • 2017 - OSA Fellows Majed  Chergui Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland “for pioneering ultrafast X-ray spectroscopy and for his major contributions to the development of ultrafast deep-ultraviolet spectroscopy, which he used to address fundamental light-induced processes in molecules, proteins and materials” (Engineering and Science Research
  • 2015 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS) Citation For pioneering ultrafast xray spectroscopy, developing novel ultrafast optical spectroscopic methods that were used to answer scientific questions on molecular and biomolecular dynamics in solutions and on the charge carrier dynamics in nanoparticles
  • 2015 - Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Spectroscopy, American Physical Society

Overview

Majed Chergui is affiliated with the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland. Their research spans several fields within physics and materials science, with a particular focus on materials chemistry, atomic and molecular physics, optics, and spectroscopy.

The scientist's recent papers reflect a concentration on advanced spectroscopic techniques, light-matter interactions, and quantum materials. Selected publications include:

  • A compact and cost-effective hard X-ray free-electron laser driven by a high-brightness and low-energy electron beam, 2020, Nature Photonics
  • Evidence of Large Polarons in Photoemission Band Mapping of the Perovskite Semiconductor CsPbBr3, 2020, Physical Review Letters
  • Radial Spin Texture of the Weyl Fermions in Chiral Tellurium, 2020, Physical Review Letters
  • Chiral control of spin-crossover dynamics in Fe(II) complexes, 2022, Nature Chemistry
  • Energy relaxation pathways between light-matter states revealed by coherent two-dimensional spectroscopy, 2020, Communications Physics

Their main fields of study include:

  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Materials Science

Important subfields explored are:

  • Materials Chemistry
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Radiation
  • Spectroscopy

The core research topics associated with Chergui's work cover:

  • Perovskite Materials and Applications
  • Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies
  • Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
  • Solid-state spectroscopy and crystallography
  • Advanced X-ray Imaging Techniques
  • Optical properties and cooling technologies in crystalline materials
  • X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis

Chergui frequently publishes in venues such as:

  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
  • Physical Review Letters
  • Structural Dynamics

Frequent co-authors in their work include Michele Puppin, Giulia F. Mancini, Oliviero Cannelli, Camila Bacellar, and Ludmila Leroy.

Throughout their career, Chergui has received recognition from scientific communities. Awards include:

  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences, 2020
  • OSA Fellows, 2017, "for pioneering ultrafast X-ray spectroscopy and for contributions to ultrafast deep-ultraviolet spectroscopy addressing fundamental light-induced processes in molecules, proteins and materials"
  • Fellow of American Physical Society (APS), 2015, for developing ultrafast optical spectroscopic methods applied to molecular and biomolecular dynamics and nanoparticle charge carrier dynamics
  • Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Spectroscopy from the American Physical Society, 2015

Best Publications

  • XFEL: The European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser - Technical Design Report

    R. Abela;K. Witte;A. Schwarz;H. Redlin

  • Femtosecond XANES Study of the Light-Induced Spin Crossover Dynamics in an Iron(II) Complex

    Ch. Bressler;C. Milne;V.-T. Pham;A. ElNahhas

  • Photochemically Grown Silver Nanoparticles with Wavelength-Controlled Size and Shape

    A. Callegari;D. Tonti;M. Chergui

  • Ultrafast X-ray absorption spectroscopy

    Christian Bressler;Majed Chergui

  • Sub-50-fs photoinduced spin crossover in [Fe(bpy)(3)](2+)

    Gerald Auböck;Majed Chergui

  • Ultrafast Nonadiabatic Dynamics of [FeII(bpy)3]2+ in Solution

    Wojciech Gawelda;Andrea Cannizzo;Van-Thai Pham;Frank van Mourik

  • Broadband femtosecond fluorescence spectroscopy of [Ru(bpy)3]2+

    Andrea Cannizzo;Frank van Mourik;Wojciech Gawelda;Goran Zgrablic

  • Light-induced spin crossover in Fe(II)-based complexes: The full photocycle unraveled by ultrafast optical and X-ray spectroscopies

    A. Cannizzo;C.J. Milne;C. Consani;W. Gawelda

  • Femtosecond Fluorescence and Intersystem Crossing in Rhenium(I) Carbonyl−Bipyridine Complexes

    Andrea Cannizzo;Ana Maria Blanco-Rodríguez;Amal El Nahhas;Jakub Šebera

  • Electron and X‐Ray Methods of Ultrafast Structural Dynamics: Advances and Applications

    Majed Chergui;Ahmed H. Zewail

  • Structural determination of a short-lived excited iron(II) complex by picosecond x-ray absorption spectroscopy.

    Wojciech Gawelda;Wojciech Gawelda;Van-Thai Pham;Maurizio Benfatto;Yuri Zaushitsyn

  • Ultrafast photophysics of transition metal complexes.

    Majed Chergui

  • Fluorescence and phosphorescence from individual C-60 molecules excited by local electron tunneling

    Elizabeta Ćavar;Marie-Christine Blüm;Marina Pivetta;François Patthey

  • Photoinduced Structural Dynamics of Molecular Systems Mapped by Time-Resolved X-ray Methods

    Majed Chergui;Eric Collet

  • Observing photochemical transients by ultrafast x-ray absorption spectroscopy.

    Melanie Saes;Melanie Saes;Christian Bressler;Rafael Abela;Daniel Grolimund

  • Charge migration and charge transfer in molecular systems

    Hans Jakob Wörner;Christopher A. Arrell;Natalie Banerji;Andrea Cannizzo

  • Vibrational Coherences and Relaxation in the High-Spin State of Aqueous [FeII(bpy)3]2+

    Cristina Consani;Mirabelle Prémont-Schwarz;Amal ElNahhas;Christian Bressler

  • Electronic and molecular structure of photoexcited [Ru-II(bpy)(3)](2+) probed by picosecond X-ray absorption spectroscopy

    Wojciech Gawelda;Melanie Johnson;Frank M F de Groot;Rafael Abela

  • Recent experimental and theoretical developments in time-resolved X-ray spectroscopies

    C.J. Milne;T.J. Penfold;T.J. Penfold;M. Chergui

  • Molecular Structural Dynamics Probed by Ultrafast X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy

    Christian Bressler;Majed Chergui

Frequent Co-Authors

Thomas J. Penfold
Thomas J. Penfold Newcastle University
Daniel Grolimund
Daniel Grolimund Paul Scherrer Institute
Ursula Rothlisberger
Ursula Rothlisberger École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Ivano Tavernelli
Ivano Tavernelli IBM (United States)
Antonín Vlček
Antonín Vlček Czech Academy of Sciences
Angel Rubio
Angel Rubio Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter
Jeroen A. van Bokhoven
Jeroen A. van Bokhoven ETH Zurich
Stanislav Záliš
Stanislav Záliš Czech Academy of Sciences
Albert Stolow
Albert Stolow University of Ottawa
Maksym V. Kovalenko
Maksym V. Kovalenko ETH Zurich

External Links

Wikipedia of Majed Chergui Personal website of Majed Chergui

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Chemistry in the USA opens doors to various interdisciplinary fields, including forensic science and forensic psychology. For those interested in applying chemical knowledge to legal investigations, pursuing an online bachelor's degree in forensic science can provide a solid foundation. This degree blends core science courses with practical forensic applications, preparing graduates for careers in crime labs and beyond.

Forensic careers often require specialized skills in analyzing evidence and understanding human behavior. Advanced training through forensic psychology master's programs online offers graduates the chance to explore the psychological aspects of criminal investigations, a complement to traditional chemistry-based roles.

One unique role within this spectrum is that of an autopsy technician, who applies scientific techniques to assist in medical examinations and death investigations. This position requires a combination of technical expertise and medical knowledge, with a strong emphasis on precise chemical and biological understanding.

Overall, the versatility of a chemistry education serves as a critical asset in various forensic careers. Whether pursuing degrees or certifications online or entering specialized technician roles, the blend of chemistry and forensic science offers promising, impactful career pathways.

Best Scientists Citing Majed Chergui

Massimo Olivucci

Massimo Olivucci

University of Siena

Publications: 61

Lin X. Chen

Lin X. Chen

Northwestern University

Publications: 57

Shaul Mukamel

Shaul Mukamel

University of California, Irvine

Publications: 55

Stephen R. Leone

Stephen R. Leone

University of California, Berkeley

Publications: 48

Eric Collet

Eric Collet

University of Rennes

Publications: 42

Xiaoyi Zhang

Xiaoyi Zhang

Argonne National Laboratory

Publications: 40

Benjamin Dietzek

Benjamin Dietzek

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Publications: 40

Martin Nielsen

Martin Nielsen

Technical University of Denmark

Publications: 39

Kelly J. Gaffney

Kelly J. Gaffney

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Publications: 38

Villy Sundström

Villy Sundström

Lund University

Publications: 37

Antonín Vlček

Antonín Vlček

Czech Academy of Sciences

Publications: 36

Leticia González

Leticia González

University of Vienna

Publications: 36

Ahmed H. Zewail

Ahmed H. Zewail

California Institute of Technology

Publications: 33

Jeroen A. van Bokhoven

Jeroen A. van Bokhoven

ETH Zurich

Publications: 33

Daniel M. Neumark

Daniel M. Neumark

University of California, Berkeley

Publications: 29

R. J. Dwayne Miller

R. J. Dwayne Miller

University of Toronto

Publications: 28

Trending Scientists

Hilde Poelman

Hilde Poelman

Ghent University

Jonathan Sebat

Jonathan Sebat

University of California, San Diego

Jean-Baptiste Cazier

Jean-Baptiste Cazier

University of Birmingham

P. Wesley Schultz

P. Wesley Schultz

Claremont Graduate University

Mark J. Thomas

Mark J. Thomas

University of Minnesota

Antonietta Quigg

Antonietta Quigg

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Michael H. Beale

Michael H. Beale

Rothamsted Research

Steven A. Hauck

Steven A. Hauck

Case Western Reserve University

Frank van Oort

Frank van Oort

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Paula E. Stephan

Paula E. Stephan

Georgia State University

Jonathan P. Caulkins

Jonathan P. Caulkins

Carnegie Mellon University

Caroline C. Whitacre

Caroline C. Whitacre

The Ohio State University

Yongan Gu

Yongan Gu

University of Regina

Ronald Parr

Ronald Parr

Duke University

Moshe Sipper

Moshe Sipper

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Dennis Epple

Dennis Epple

Carnegie Mellon University

Related Chemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 How to Become a Medicolegal Death Investigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Medicolegal Death Investigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Credit Requirements for a Forensic Science Degree Explained

2026 Credit Requirements for a Forensic Science Degree Explained
2026 How to Become a Coroner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Coroner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Online?
2026 Fastest Online Forensic Science Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Forensic Science Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Biotechnology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Biotechnology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 Forensic Science Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?

2026 Forensic Science Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?
2026 How to Become a Crime Scene Photographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Crime Scene Photographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Is Demand for Forensic Science Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?

2026 Is Demand for Forensic Science Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?
2026 How to Become a Medical Examiner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Medical Examiner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How Much Does a Forensic Science Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown

2026 How Much Does a Forensic Science Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown
2026 Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Online Chemistry Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Chemistry Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Chemistry Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Chemistry Degree Online?

Recently Published Articles

2026 Military-Friendly Online Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 How to Become a Criminal Psychologist in Ohio

2026 How to Become a Criminal Psychologist in Ohio
2026 How Many Credits Will You Need for a Bachelor’s Degree?

2026 How Many Credits Will You Need for a Bachelor’s Degree?
2026 Online Data Science Bachelor's Degrees for Veterans and Military Students

2026 Online Data Science Bachelor's Degrees for Veterans and Military Students
2026 Best Online Early Childhood Development Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Early Childhood Development Degree Programs
2026 How to Become a Forensic Scientist in Texas

2026 How to Become a Forensic Scientist in Texas
2026 Best Online Geoscience & Geology Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Geoscience & Geology Degree Programs
2026 Cheapest Online Emergency Management Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Emergency Management Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 Easy Certifications That Pay Well

2026 Easy Certifications That Pay Well
2026 Military-Friendly Online Supply Chain Management Master's Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation & Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Supply Chain Management Master's Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation & Career Outcomes
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Respiratory Care Therapy Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Respiratory Care Therapy Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Anthropology Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Anthropology Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Military-Friendly Online Homeland Security Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Homeland Security Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 How to Become an Informatics Analyst: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Informatics Analyst: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Best Online MBA in Nonprofit Management Programs

2026 Best Online MBA in Nonprofit Management Programs
2026 How to Become a Medical Biller & Coder in Reno, NV: Education Requirements & Certification

2026 How to Become a Medical Biller & Coder in Reno, NV: Education Requirements & Certification
2026 Top Schools with Online EdS to EdD Programs

2026 Top Schools with Online EdS to EdD Programs
2026 What Can You Do with a Cyber Security Degree? Costs & Job Opportunities

2026 What Can You Do with a Cyber Security Degree? Costs & Job Opportunities
2026 Fastest Online Educational Administration Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Educational Administration Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Is Medical Billing and Coding Hard?

2026 Is Medical Billing and Coding Hard?
2026 Best Online Graphic Design Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Graphic Design Degree Programs