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Miguel A. Cerqueira

Miguel A. Cerqueira

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 72 5333 4844 41 41 276 16632

Miguel A. Cerqueira publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Miguel A. Cerqueira between 2006 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Miguel A. Cerqueira published across 20 years, from 2006 to 2025, averaging 18.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 33 publications in 2018. 42 of the 369 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2006 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 33. Peak 33 publications in 2018. 2006: 2 publications 2007: 6 publications 2008: 8 publications 2009: 11 publications 2010: 22 publications 2011: 16 publications 2012: 16 publications 2013: 20 publications 2014: 18 publications 2015: 21 publications 2016: 19 publications 2017: 16 publications 2018: 33 publications 2019: 27 publications 2020: 24 publications 2021: 22 publications 2022: 22 publications 2023: 24 publications 2024: 26 publications 2025: 16 publications
2006 2025

369 publications in total across all disciplines

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Miguel A. Cerqueira: publications per year, 2006 to 2025
Year Publications
2006 2
2007 6
2008 8
2009 11
2010 22
2011 16
2012 16
2013 20
2014 18
2015 21
2016 19
2017 16
2018 33
2019 27
2020 24
2021 22
2022 22
2023 24
2024 26
2025 16
Total 369
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Miguel A. Cerqueira 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 Miguel A. Cerqueira 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, 261–280 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: 276 publications — 57th percentile

57% 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
261–280 979 276
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
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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Miguel A. Cerqueira 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 Miguel A. Cerqueira 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, 72–73 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: 72 D-Index — 71st percentile

71% 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
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 72
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

Miguel A. Cerqueira is affiliated with the University of Minho in Portugal, where the primary research focus spans multiple areas within agricultural and biological sciences as well as materials science. Their work covers significant ground in food science and biomaterials, extending to molecular biology, nutrition and dietetics, and biomedical engineering.

The scientist's recent publications span a diverse range of topics related to food technology, materials engineering, and bioactive compound delivery, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach. Some notable recent papers include:

  • Oleogel-Based Systems for the Delivery of Bioactive Compounds in Foods, 2021, Gels
  • Nano spray drying of food ingredients; materials, processing and applications, 2021, Trends in Food Science & Technology
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose-based films: Effect of organosolv lignin incorporation on physicochemical and antioxidant properties, 2020, Journal of Food Engineering
  • Green synthesis of lignin nano- and micro-particles: Physicochemical characterization, bioactive properties and cytotoxicity assessment, 2020, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Bacteriophages for Chronic Wound Treatment: From Traditional to Novel Delivery Systems, 2020, Viruses

The research incorporates main fields such as:

  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • Materials Science

Miguel A. Cerqueira's subfields of study emphasize:

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

Main topics of work include:

  • Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
  • Proteins in Food Systems
  • Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis
  • Microencapsulation and Drying Processes
  • Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
  • Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
  • Biodegradable Polymer Synthesis and Properties

Frequent co-authors in Miguel A. Cerqueira's publications are:

  • Lorenzo Pastrana (70 collaborations)
  • António A. Vicente (24 collaborations)
  • Ana I. Bourbon (23 collaborations)
  • J. A. Teixeira (19 collaborations)
  • Catarina Gonçalves (15 collaborations)

Publications regularly appear in these venues:

  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (9 publications)
  • Gels (6 publications)
  • Food Hydrocolloids (6 publications)
  • Polymers (6 publications)
  • Foods (6 publications)

Best Publications

  • Nanoemulsions for Food Applications: Development and Characterization

    Hélder Daniel Silva;Miguel Ângelo Cerqueira;António A. Vicente

  • Effect of glycerol and corn oil on physicochemical properties of polysaccharide films – A comparative study

    Miguel A. Cerqueira;Bartolomeu W.S. Souza;Bartolomeu W.S. Souza;José A. Teixeira;António A. Vicente

  • Influence of α-tocopherol on physicochemical properties of chitosan-based films

    Joana T. Martins;Miguel A. Cerqueira;António A. Vicente

  • Effect of whey protein purity and glycerol content upon physical properties of edible films manufactured therefrom

    Óscar L. Ramos;Isabel Reinas;Sara I. Silva;João C. Fernandes

  • Chitosan/clay films' properties as affected by biopolymer and clay micro/nanoparticles' concentrations

    A. Casariego;A. Casariego;B. W. S. Souza;M. A. Cerqueira;J. A. Teixeira

  • Chemical characterization and antioxidant activity of sulfated polysaccharide from the red seaweed Gracilaria birdiae

    Bartolomeu W.S. Souza;Bartolomeu W.S. Souza;Miguel A. Cerqueira;Ana I. Bourbon;Ana C. Pinheiro

  • Synergistic effects between κ-carrageenan and locust bean gum on physicochemical properties of edible films made thereof

    Joana T. Martins;Miguel A. Cerqueira;Ana I. Bourbon;Ana C. Pinheiro

  • Influence of concentration, ionic strength and pH on zeta potential and mean hydrodynamic diameter of edible polysaccharide solutions envisaged for multinanolayered films production

    Maria G. Carneiro-da-Cunha;Miguel A. Cerqueira;Bartolomeu W.S. Souza;José A. Teixeira

  • Antimicrobial nanostructured starch based films for packaging

    Ana S. Abreu;M. Oliveira;Arsénio de Sá;Rui M. Rodrigues

  • Structural and thermal characterization of galactomannans from non-conventional sources

    Miguel A. Cerqueira;Bartolomeu W.S. Souza;Joana Simões;José A. Teixeira

  • Galactomannans use in the development of edible films/coatings for food applications

    M. A. Cerqueira;A. I. Bourbon;A. C. Pinheiro;Joana Martins

  • Physicochemical properties of alginate-based films: Effect of ionic crosslinking and mannuronic and guluronic acid ratio

    Maria J. Costa;Arlete L. Marques;Lorenzo M. Pastrana;J. A. Teixeira

  • Alginate/chitosan nanoparticles for encapsulation and controlled release of vitamin B2.

    Maria A. Azevedo;Ana I. Bourbon;António A. Vicente;Miguel A. Cerqueira

  • Hydrogel as an alternative structure for food packaging systems

    Rejane Andrade Batista;Paula Judith Perez Espitia;Jullyana de Souza Siqueira Quintans;Mayanna Machado Freitas

  • Extraction, purification and characterization of galactomannans from non-traditional sources

    Miguel A. Cerqueira;Ana C. Pinheiro;Bartolomeu W.S. Souza;Álvaro M.P. Lima

  • Physico-chemical characterization of chitosan-based edible films incorporating bioactive compounds of different molecular weight

    Ana I. Bourbon;Ana C. Pinheiro;Miguel A. Cerqueira;Cristina M.R. Rocha

  • Chitosan/fucoidan multilayer nanocapsules as a vehicle for controlled release of bioactive compounds.

    Ana C. Pinheiro;Ana I. Bourbon;Miguel A. Cerqueira;Élia Maricato

  • Nanoemulsions of β-carotene using a high-energy emulsification–evaporation technique

    Hélder D. Silva;Miguel A. Cerqueira;Bartolomeu W.S. Souza;Clara Ribeiro

  • Effect of alginate molecular weight and M/G ratio in beads properties foreseeing the protection of probiotics

    Philippe Emmanuel Cruz Ramos;Pedro Miguel Peixoto Silva;Marta M. Alario;Lorenzo M. Pastrana

  • Hybrid gels: Influence of oleogel/hydrogel ratio on rheological and textural properties.

    Artur J. Martins;Pedro Miguel Peixoto Silva;Filipe Maciel;Lorenzo M. Pastrana

  • Physical and thermal properties of a chitosan/alginate nanolayered PET film

    Maria G. Carneiro-da-Cunha;Miguel Ângelo Parente Ribeiro Cerqueira;Bartolomeu W. S. Souza;S. Carvalho

  • Suitability of novel galactomannans as edible coatings for tropical fruits

    Miguel A. Cerqueira;Álvaro M. Lima;José A. Teixeira;Renato A. Moreira

  • Quercetin-Loaded Lecithin/Chitosan Nanoparticles for Functional Food Applications

    Marthyna P. Souza;Marthyna P. Souza;Antônio F. M. Vaz;Maria T. S. Correia;Miguel A. Cerqueira

Frequent Co-Authors

António A. Vicente
António A. Vicente University of Minho
José A. Teixeira
José A. Teixeira University of Minho
Rosiane Lopes da Cunha
Rosiane Lopes da Cunha State University of Campinas
Jose M. Lagaron
Jose M. Lagaron Spanish National Research Council
Manuel A. Coimbra
Manuel A. Coimbra University of Aveiro
Catarina M.M. Duarte
Catarina M.M. Duarte Universidade Nova de Lisboa
José M. Lorenzo
José M. Lorenzo Universidade de Vigo
Sergio Torres-Giner
Sergio Torres-Giner Universitat Politècnica de València
F. Xavier Malcata
F. Xavier Malcata University of Porto
Kunal Pal
Kunal Pal National Institute of Technology Rourkela

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