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Michael Grunze

Michael Grunze

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Chemistry
Germany
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
99
Citations
31214
World Ranking
1356
National Ranking
103

Michael Grunze 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 Michael Grunze 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: 644 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: 253 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: 447 publications — 85th percentile

85% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Michael Grunze 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 Michael Grunze 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: 776 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 647 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: 99 D-Index — 93rd percentile

93% 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 Germany Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Germany Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Germany Leader Award

Overview

Michael Grunze is a researcher affiliated with the Max Planck Society in Germany. Their work primarily spans the fields of Engineering and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Within these broader areas, their subfields of study include Biomedical Engineering and Molecular Biology.

Their research focuses on topics related to innovative microfluidic and catalytic techniques, biosensors and analytical detection, and advanced biosensing techniques and applications. These topics reflect an emphasis on technological development and application in the life sciences and engineering domains.

Michael Grunze has published in noted scientific venues, with contributions to the journal Advanced Biosystems. Their recent work includes a paper titled "Droplet-Microarray: Miniaturized Platform for High-Throughput Screening of Antimicrobial Compounds," published in 2020 in Advanced Biosystems.

Collaborations are a significant aspect of Michael Grunze's research. Frequent coauthors include Wenxi Lei, Konstantin Demir, Joerg Overhage, Thomas Schwartz, and Pavel A. Levkin. This network highlights interdisciplinary cooperation across multiple related scientific areas.

  • Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation
  • Biosensors and Analytical Detection
  • Advanced Biosensing Techniques and Applications

  • Droplet-Microarray: Miniaturized Platform for High-Throughput Screening of Antimicrobial Compounds, 2020, Advanced Biosystems

  • Wenxi Lei
  • Konstantin Demir
  • Joerg Overhage
  • Thomas Schwartz
  • Pavel A. Levkin

  • Advanced Biosystems

Best Publications

  • Molecular Conformation in Oligo(ethylene glycol)-Terminated Self-Assembled Monolayers on Gold and Silver Surfaces Determines Their Ability To Resist Protein Adsorption

    P. Harder;M. Grunze;R. Dahint;G.M. Whitesides

  • Factors that determine the protein resistance of oligoether self-assembled monolayers --internal hydrophilicity, terminal hydrophilicity, and lateral packing density.

    Sascha Herrwerth;Wolfgang Eck;Sven Reinhardt;Michael Grunze

  • Interaction of nitrogen with iron surfaces: I. Fe(100) and Fe(111)

    F. Bozso;G. Ertl;M. Grunze;M. Weiss

  • MOLECULAR CONFORMATION AND SOLVATION OF OLIGO(ETHYLENE GLYCOL)-TERMINATED SELF-ASSEMBLED MONOLAYERS AND THEIR RESISTANCE TO PROTEIN ADSORPTION

    R.L.C. Wang;H.J. Kreuzer;M. Grunze

  • Structure of thioaromatic self-assembled monolayers on gold and silver

    S. Frey;V. Stadler;K. Heister;W. Eck

  • Chemisorption of hydrogen on iron surfaces

    F. Bozso;G. Ertl;M. Grunze;M. Weiss

  • Formation of self-assembled monolayers of n-alkanethiols on gold: a scanning tunneling microscopy study on the modification of substrate morphology

    K. Edinger;Armin Gölzhäuser;K. Demota;Ch. Wöll

  • UV‐Triggered Dopamine Polymerization: Control of Polymerization, Surface Coating, and Photopatterning

    Xin Du;Xin Du;Linxian Li;Junsheng Li;Junsheng Li;Chengwu Yang

  • Characterization of X-ray Induced Damage in Alkanethiolate Monolayers by High-Resolution Photoelectron Spectroscopy

    K. Heister;M. Zharnikov;M. Grunze;L. S. O. Johansson

  • Modification of thiol-derived self-assembling monolayers by electron and x-ray irradiation: Scientific and lithographic aspects

    M. Zharnikov;M. Grunze

  • Electron-induced crosslinking of aromatic self-assembled monolayers: Negative resists for nanolithography

    W. Geyer;Volker Stadler;W. Eck;M. Zharnikov

  • The role of “inert” surface chemistry in marine biofouling prevention

    Axel Rosenhahn;Sören Schilp;Hans Jürgen Kreuzer;Michael Grunze;Michael Grunze

  • Probing resistance to protein adsorption of oligo(ethylene glycol)-terminated self-assembled monolayers by scanning force microscopy

    K. Feldman;G. Hahner;N. D. Spencer;P. Harder

  • Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces showing marine antibiofouling properties.

    Linlin Xiao;Linlin Xiao;Junsheng Li;Junsheng Li;Sophie Mieszkin;Alessio Di Fino

  • Self-Assembly of n-Alkanethiol Monolayers. A Study by IR−Visible Sum Frequency Spectroscopy (SFG)

    M. Himmelhaus;F. Eisert;and M. Buck;M. Grunze

  • A near edge X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy study of the film properties of self-assembled monolayers of organosilanes on oxidized Si(100)

    K. Bierbaum;M. Kinzler;Ch. Wöll;M. Grunze

  • Interaction of water with self-assembled monolayers: Neutron reflectivity measurements of the water density in the interface region

    D. Schwendel;T. Hayashi;R. Dahint;A. Pertsin

  • Spectroscopic characterization of thiol-derived self-assembling monolayers

    M Zharnikov;M Grunze

  • Generation of Surface Amino Groups on Aromatic Self‐Assembled Monolayers by Low Energy Electron Beams—A First Step Towards Chemical Lithography

    Wolfgang Eck;Volker Stadler;Wolfgang Geyer;Michael Zharnikov

  • Growth of Self-Assembled n-Alkyltrichlorosilane Films on Si(100) Investigated by Atomic Force Microscopy

    K. Bierbaum;M. Grunze;A. A. Baski;L. F. Chi

Frequent Co-Authors

Michael Zharnikov
Michael Zharnikov Heidelberg University
Armin Gölzhäuser
Armin Gölzhäuser Bielefeld University
Fabien Josse
Fabien Josse Marquette University
Pavel A. Levkin
Pavel A. Levkin Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Clemens Heske
Clemens Heske University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Manfred Buck
Manfred Buck University of St Andrews
Abraham Ulman
Abraham Ulman New York University
Rainer Jordan
Rainer Jordan TU Dresden
Motomu Tanaka
Motomu Tanaka Heidelberg University
Peter A. Dowben
Peter A. Dowben University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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