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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 59 10356 9365 589 526 313 10106

Nicholas C. Norman publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Nicholas C. Norman between 1981 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Nicholas C. Norman published across 45 years, from 1981 to 2025, averaging 7.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 21 publications in 1996. 3 of the 320 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1981 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 21. Peak 21 publications in 1996. 1981: 5 publications 1982: 2 publications 1983: 13 publications 1984: 18 publications 1985: 15 publications 1986: 5 publications 1987: 9 publications 1988: 15 publications 1989: 9 publications 1990: 12 publications 1991: 11 publications 1992: 10 publications 1993: 11 publications 1994: 18 publications 1995: 18 publications 1996: 21 publications 1997: 17 publications 1998: 21 publications 1999: 8 publications 2000: 11 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 7 publications 2003: 4 publications 2004: 9 publications 2005: 4 publications 2006: 5 publications 2007: 7 publications 2008: 1 publication 2009: 2 publications 2010: 7 publications 2011: 5 publications 2012: 2 publications 2013: 4 publications 2014: 0 publications 2015: 1 publication 2016: 1 publication 2017: 0 publications 2018: 0 publications 2019: 1 publication 2020: 0 publications 2021: 2 publications 2022: 2 publications 2023: 2 publications 2024: 0 publications 2025: 3 publications
1981 2025

320 publications in total across all disciplines

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Nicholas C. Norman: publications per year, 1981 to 2025
Year Publications
1981 5
1982 2
1983 13
1984 18
1985 15
1986 5
1987 9
1988 15
1989 9
1990 12
1991 11
1992 10
1993 11
1994 18
1995 18
1996 21
1997 17
1998 21
1999 8
2000 11
2001 2
2002 7
2003 4
2004 9
2005 4
2006 5
2007 7
2008 1
2009 2
2010 7
2011 5
2012 2
2013 4
2014 0
2015 1
2016 1
2017 0
2018 0
2019 1
2020 0
2021 2
2022 2
2023 2
2024 0
2025 3
Total 320
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Nicholas C. Norman 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 Nicholas C. Norman 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, 301–320 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: 313 publications — 66th percentile

66% 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
281–300 939
301–320 764 313
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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Nicholas C. Norman 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 Nicholas C. Norman 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, 58–59 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: 59 D-Index — 44th percentile

44% 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 59
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 1986 - Meldola Medal and Prize, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)

Overview

Nicholas C. Norman is affiliated with the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. Their research is primarily situated within the field of Chemistry, with significant contributions in Organic Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Oncology, and Inorganic Chemistry. The topics covered in their work span History and Advancements in Chemistry, Various Chemistry Research Topics, Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry, Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis, Electrochemical Analysis and Applications, Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Inorganic/Organometallic Compounds, and Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions.

Norman's publication record includes both journal articles and a book. The book titled Periodicity and the s- and p-Block Elements was published by Oxford University Press in 2021. This work has been referenced within the scientific community, indicating its use in related scholarly discourse.

Key papers authored by Nicholas C. Norman include:

  • "Hypervalence: A Useful Concept or One That Should Be Gracefully Retired?" (2022), published in Chemistry
  • "In defence of oxidation states" (2021), published in Dalton Transactions
  • "The dn Number in Transition Metal Chemistry: Its Utility and Limitations" (2023), published in Chemistry
  • "Pulmonary Embolism after Liposuction Totally by Tumescent Local Anesthesia in a Patient with Large Uterine Fibroids" (2023), published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
  • "Reply to the 'Comment on 'In Defence of Oxidation States' by J. C. Green, Dalton Transactions, 2022" (2021), published in Dalton Transactions

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Norman include:

  • Paul G. Pringle
  • Mark J. Winter
  • Paytra A. Klein
  • Noah J. Choi
  • David G. Smith

Norman's work has been featured predominantly in the following venues:

  • Chemistry
  • Dalton Transactions
  • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
  • Organometallics
  • Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society

The scientific contributions of Nicholas C. Norman have been recognized by awards such as the Meldola Medal and Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) awarded in 1986.

Best Publications

  • Transition Metal−Boryl Compounds: Synthesis, Reactivity, and Structure

    Geoffrey J. Irvine;M. J. Gerald Lesley;Todd B. Marder;Nicholas C. Norman

  • Transition metal catalysed diboration

    Todd B. Marder;Nicholas C. Norman

  • Chemistry of arsenic, antimony and bismuth

    Nicholas C. Norman

  • SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PLATINUM(II)-BIS(BORYL) CATALYST PRECURSORS FOR DIBORATION OF ALKYNES AND DIYNES : MOLECULAR STRUCTURES OF CIS-(PPH3 )2PT(B-4-BUTCAT)2, CIS-(PPH3)2PT(BCAT)2, CIS-(DPPE)PT(BCAT)2, CIS-(DPPB)PT( BCAT)2, (E)-(4-MEOC6H4)C(BCAT)=CH(BCAT), (Z)-(C6H5)C(BCAT)=C(C6H5)(BCAT), A

    G. Lesley;P. Nguyen;N. J. Taylor;T. B. Marder

  • The Structures of the Group 15 Element(III) Halides and Halogenoanions

    George A. Fisher;Nicholas C. Norman

  • Transition Metal Complexes Incorporating Atoms of the Heavier Main-Group Elements

    Neville A. Compton;R. John Errington;Nicholas C. Norman

  • Synthesis and structure of a diarsene: the first compound with an unsupported arsenic-arsenic double bond

    A. H. Cowley;J. G. Lasch;N. C. Norman;M. Pakulski

  • Oxidative addition of B-B bonds by rhodium(I) phosphine complexes: molecular structures of B2cat2 (cat = 1,2-O2C6H4) and its 4-But and 3,5-But2 analogs

    Paul Nguyen;Gerry Lesley;Nicholas J. Taylor;Todd B. Marder

  • SECONDARY BONDING AS A POTENTIAL DESIGN ELEMENT FOR CRYSTAL ENGINEERING

    Jonathan Starbuck;Nicholas C. Norman;A. Guy Orpen

  • Synthesis and structures of compounds containing double bonds between the heavier Group VA elements: diphosphenes, diarsenes, phosphaarsenes, and phosphastibenes

    Alan H. Cowley;Jan E. Kilduff;Jon G. Lasch;Sushil K. Mehrotra

  • Platinum catalysed 1,4-diboration of α,β-unsaturated ketones

    Yvonne G. Lawson;M. J. Gerald Lesley;Nicholas C. Norman;Craig R. Rice

  • Phosphine exchange reactions involving cis-[Pt(PPh3)2(Bcat)2] (cat = 1,2-O2C6H4) and the oxidative addition of 1,2-B2Cl2(NMe2)2 to Pt0

    David Curtis;M. J. Gerald Lesley;Nicholas C. Norman;A. Guy Orpen

  • Oxidative addition of boron–boron, boron–chlorine and boron–bromine bonds to platinum(0)

    William Clegg;Fiona J. Lawlor;Gerry Lesley;Todd B. Marder

  • Lewis-base adducts of the diborane(4) compounds B2(1,2-E2C6H4)2(E=O or S)

    William Clegg;Chaoyang Dai;Fiona J. Lawlor;Todd B. Marder

  • Synthesis and reactivity of cobalt boryl complexes

    Christopher J. Adams;R. Angharad Baber;Andrei S. Batsanov;George Bramham

  • Lewis base adducts of diboron compounds: molecular structures of [B2(cat)2(4-picoline)] and B2(cat)2(4-picoline)2](cat = 1.2-O2C6H4)

    Paul Nguyen;Chaoyang Dai;Nicholas J. Taylor;William P. Power

  • Platinum Catalysed Diboration of Terminal Alkenes with Chiral Diborane(4) Compounds

    Todd B Marder;Todd B Marder;Nicholas C Norman;Craig R Rice

  • Synthesis and Characterization of Rhodium(I) Boryl and Rhodium(III) Tris(Boryl) Compounds: Molecular Structures of [(PMe3)4Rh(B(cat))] and fac-[(PMe3)3Rh(B(cat))3] (cat = 1,2-O2C6H4)

    Chaoyang Dai;Graham Stringer;Todd B. Marder;Andrew J. Scott

  • Synthesis and Structures of Intramolecularly Base-Coordinated Group 15 Aryl Halides.

    Claire J. Carmalt;Alan H. Cowley;Robert D. Culp;Richard A. Jones

  • SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURES OF FREE AND COORDINATED PHOSPHAALKENES

    A. H. Cowley;R. A. Jones;J. G. Lasch;N. C. Norman

  • STRUCTURAL STUDIES OF BIS-CATECHOLATE, BIS-DITHIOCATECHOLATE, AND TETRAALKOXY DIBORANE(4) COMPOUNDS

    William Clegg;Mark R. J. Elsegood;Fiona J. Lawlor;Nicholas C. Norman

Frequent Co-Authors

Alan H. Cowley
Alan H. Cowley The University of Texas at Austin
William Clegg
William Clegg Newcastle University
Todd B. Marder
Todd B. Marder University of Würzburg
A. Guy Orpen
A. Guy Orpen University of Bristol
Claire J. Carmalt
Claire J. Carmalt University College London
George R. Whittell
George R. Whittell University of Bristol
Mark R. J. Elsegood
Mark R. J. Elsegood Loughborough University
Jerry L. Atwood
Jerry L. Atwood University of Missouri
Dudley E. Shallcross
Dudley E. Shallcross University of Bristol
William E. Hunter
William E. Hunter University of Alabama

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