World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Olga Sayanova

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
54
Citations
8175
World Ranking
15836
National Ranking
1244

Olga Sayanova 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 Olga Sayanova sits on this spectrum.

47–56 publications: 8 scientists 57–66 publications: 35 scientists 67–76 publications: 106 scientists 77–86 publications: 231 scientists 87–96 publications: 414 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 849 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 950 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 841 scientists 207–216 publications: 735 scientists 217–226 publications: 709 scientists 227–236 publications: 651 scientists 237–246 publications: 605 scientists 247–256 publications: 510 scientists 257–266 publications: 524 scientists 267–276 publications: 434 scientists 277–286 publications: 418 scientists 287–296 publications: 350 scientists 297–306 publications: 363 scientists 307–316 publications: 315 scientists 317–326 publications: 296 scientists 327–336 publications: 261 scientists 337–346 publications: 240 scientists 347–356 publications: 219 scientists 357–366 publications: 197 scientists 367–376 publications: 154 scientists 377–386 publications: 161 scientists 387–396 publications: 155 scientists 397–406 publications: 145 scientists 407–416 publications: 124 scientists 417–426 publications: 112 scientists 427–436 publications: 132 scientists 437–446 publications: 116 scientists 447–456 publications: 99 scientists 457–466 publications: 81 scientists 467–476 publications: 91 scientists 477–486 publications: 80 scientists 487–496 publications: 80 scientists 497–506 publications: 60 scientists 507–516 publications: 36 scientists 517–526 publications: 46 scientists 527–536 publications: 54 scientists 537–546 publications: 44 scientists 547–556 publications: 43 scientists 557–566 publications: 43 scientists 567–576 publications: 42 scientists 577–586 publications: 25 scientists 587–596 publications: 34 scientists 597–606 publications: 23 scientists 607–616 publications: 33 scientists 617–626 publications: 31 scientists 627–636 publications: 27 scientists 637–646 publications: 25 scientists 647–656 publications: 28 scientists 657–666 publications: 34 scientists 667–676 publications: 18 scientists 677–686 publications: 16 scientists 687–696 publications: 10 scientists 697–706 publications: 12 scientists 707–716 publications: 21 scientists 717–726 publications: 12 scientists 727–736 publications: 12 scientists 737–746 publications: 10 scientists 747–756 publications: 7 scientists 757–766 publications: 13 scientists 767–776 publications: 15 scientists 777–786 publications: 13 scientists 787–796 publications: 9 scientists 797–806 publications: 9 scientists 807–816 publications: 7 scientists 817–826 publications: 4 scientists 827–836 publications: 9 scientists 837–846 publications: 7 scientists 847–856 publications: 3 scientists 857–866 publications: 5 scientists 867–876 publications: 5 scientists 877–886 publications: 11 scientists 887–896 publications: 3 scientists 897–906 publications: 4 scientists 907–916 publications: 7 scientists 917–926 publications: 5 scientists 927–936 publications: 6 scientists 937–946 publications: 6 scientists 947–956 publications: 3 scientists 957–966 publications: 7 scientists 967–976 publications: 2 scientists 977–986 publications: 2 scientists 987–996 publications: 1 scientists 997–1,006 publications: 5 scientists 1,007–1,016 publications: 2 scientists 1,017–1,026 publications: 2 scientists 1,027 publications: 1 scientists 1,028+ publications: 100 scientists
47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 173 publications — 38th percentile

38% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Olga Sayanova 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 Olga Sayanova 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: 54 D-Index — 22nd percentile

22% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Olga Sayanova is affiliated with Rothamsted Research in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily focuses on biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with particular emphasis on molecular biology, biochemistry, renewable energy, sustainability and the environment, biomedical engineering, and biotechnology. The main topics of their work include lipid metabolism and biosynthesis, microbial metabolic engineering and bioproduction, algal biology and biofuel production, biodiesel production and applications, plant tissue culture and regeneration, transgenic plants and applications, as well as CRISPR and genetic engineering.

Olga Sayanova has published extensively in several scientific journals. Key papers include:

  • Overexpression of an endogenous type 2 diacylglycerol acyltransferase in the marine diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum enhances lipid production and omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid content, 2020, Biotechnology for Biofuels
  • High level accumulation of EPA and DHA in field-grown transgenic Camelina - a multi-territory evaluation of TAG accumulation and heterogeneity, 2020, Plant Biotechnology Journal
  • Plastidial acyl carrier protein Δ9-desaturase modulates eicosapentaenoic acid biosynthesis and triacylglycerol accumulation in Phaeodactylum tricornutum, 2021, The Plant Journal
  • Nutritional enhancement in plants - green and greener, 2020, Current Opinion in Biotechnology
  • Using field evaluation and systematic iteration to rationalize the accumulation of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic Camelina sativa, 2022, Plant Biotechnology Journal

Their frequent coauthors include:

  • Johnathan A. Napier
  • Richard P. Haslam
  • Richard T. Smith
  • Kirsty L. Hassall
  • Lihua Han

Olga Sayanova's work is published primarily in venues such as:

  • Plant Biotechnology Journal
  • Biotechnology for Biofuels
  • The Plant Journal
  • Current Opinion in Biotechnology
  • Algal Research

Best Publications

  • Production of very long chain polyunsaturated omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in plants

    Baoxiu Qi;Baoxiu Qi;Tom Fraser;Sam Mugford;Gary Dobson

  • Expression of a borage desaturase cDNA containing an N-terminal cytochrome b5 domain results in the accumulation of high levels of Δ6-desaturated fatty acids in transgenic tobacco

    O. V. Sayanova;M. A. Smith;P. Lapinskas;A. K. Stobart

  • Successful high-level accumulation of fish oil omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in a transgenic oilseed crop

    Noemi Ruiz-Lopez;Richard P. Haslam;Johnathan A. Napier;Olga Sayanova

  • An alternative to fish oils: Metabolic engineering of oil-seed crops to produce omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.

    Mónica Venegas-Calerón;Olga Sayanova;Johnathan A. Napier

  • Eicosapentaenoic acid: biosynthetic routes and the potential for synthesis in transgenic plants.

    Olga V. Sayanova;Johnathan A. Napier

  • Metabolic engineering of Phaeodactylum tricornutum for the enhanced accumulation of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.

    Mary L. Hamilton;Richard P. Haslam;Johnathan A. Napier;Olga Sayanova

  • Heterologous reconstitution in yeast of the polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthetic pathway

    Frédéric Beaudoin;Louise V. Michaelson;Sandra J. Hey;Mervyn J. Lewis

  • A nutritionally-enhanced oil from transgenic Camelina sativa effectively replaces fish oil as a source of eicosapentaenoic acid for fish

    Monica Betancor;Matthew Sprague;Sarah Usher;Olga Sayanova

  • Metabolic engineering of the omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthetic pathway into transgenic plants

    Noemi Ruiz-López;Olga Sayanova;Johnathan A. Napier;Richard P. Haslam

  • Modulation of lipid biosynthesis by stress in diatoms.

    Olga Sayanova;Virginie Mimouni;Lionel Ulmann;Annick Morant-Manceau

  • Identification of Primula fatty acid Δ6-desaturases with n-3 substrate preferences1

    Olga V. Sayanova;Frédéric Beaudoin;Louise V. Michaelson;Peter R. Shewry

  • Evaluation of a high-EPA oil from transgenic Camelina sativa in feeds for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): Effects on tissue fatty acid composition, histology and gene expression.

    Monica Betancor;Matthew Sprague;Olga Sayanova;Sarah Usher

  • A growing family of cytochrome b5-domain fusion proteins

    Johnathan A. Napier;Olga Sayanova;Petra Sperling;Ernst Heinz

  • Towards the Industrial Production of Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from a Genetically Modified Diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum

    Mary L. Hamilton;Joanna Warwick;Anya Terry;Michael J. Allen

  • Histidine-41 of the Cytochrome b 5Domain of the Borage Δ6 Fatty Acid Desaturase Is Essential for Enzyme Activity

    Olga Sayanova;Peter R. Shewry;Johnathan A. Napier

  • A Saccharomyces cerevisiae Gene Required for Heterologous Fatty Acid Elongase Activity Encodes a Microsomal β-Keto-reductase

    Frédéric Beaudoin;Ken Gable;Olga Sayanova;Teresa Dunn

  • Fatty acid desaturases from the microalga Thalassiosira pseudonana.

    Thierry Tonon;Olga Sayanova;Louise V. Michaelson;Renwei Qing

  • Overexpression of acetyl-CoA synthetase (ACS) enhances the biosynthesis of neutral lipids and starch in the green microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

    Rocío Rengel;Richard T. Smith;Richard P. Haslam;Olga Sayanova

  • Heterotrophic Production of Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids by Trophically Converted Marine Diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum

    Mary L. Hamilton;Stephen Powers;Johnathan A. Napier;Olga Sayanova

  • The role of cytochrome b5 fusion desaturases in the synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

    Johnathan A Napier;Louise V Michaelson;Olga Sayanova

Frequent Co-Authors

Johnathan A. Napier
Johnathan A. Napier Rothamsted Research
Richard P. Haslam
Richard P. Haslam Rothamsted Research
Peter R. Shewry
Peter R. Shewry Rothamsted Research
Colin M. Lazarus
Colin M. Lazarus University of Bristol
Douglas R. Tocher
Douglas R. Tocher Shantou University
Ernst Heinz
Ernst Heinz Universität Hamburg
Ulrich Zähringer
Ulrich Zähringer Research Center Borstel - Leibniz-Center for Medicine and Biosciences
Sten Stymne
Sten Stymne Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Philip C. Calder
Philip C. Calder University of Southampton
John A. Pickett
John A. Pickett Cardiff University

External Links

Personal website of Olga Sayanova

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

If you’re considering a degree in Biology or Biochemistry in the USA, a range of flexible online options can expand your career choices. For students interested in healthcare, enrolling in medical assistant classes online with financial aid is a practical first step, especially for those seeking accessible entry into the medical field.

After gaining initial experience, you might explore a specialized transition through ma to lpn programs, which offer a pathway to becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. For those set on a biology-focused career, online biology degrees provide accelerated options that support various scientific and research roles.

Finally, students aiming for advanced clinical practice can achieve their goals through registered nurse online programs. These diverse and convenient online degrees help connect your studies in biology and biochemistry directly to growing career opportunities in healthcare and science.

Best Scientists Citing Olga Sayanova

Johnathan A. Napier

Johnathan A. Napier

Rothamsted Research

Publications: 60

Douglas R. Tocher

Douglas R. Tocher

Shantou University

Publications: 52

Surinder P. Singh

Surinder P. Singh

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Publications: 45

Peter D. Nichols

Peter D. Nichols

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Publications: 29

Ernst Heinz

Ernst Heinz

Universität Hamburg

Publications: 23

Edgar B. Cahoon

Edgar B. Cahoon

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Publications: 21

John L. Harwood

John L. Harwood

Cardiff University

Publications: 19

Frédéric Domergue

Frédéric Domergue

University of Bordeaux

Publications: 19

Yong Q. Chen

Yong Q. Chen

Jiangnan University

Publications: 19

Richard P. Haslam

Richard P. Haslam

Rothamsted Research

Publications: 19

Ivo Feussner

Ivo Feussner

University of Göttingen

Publications: 18

Sakayu Shimizu

Sakayu Shimizu

Kyoto University

Publications: 16

Sammy Boussiba

Sammy Boussiba

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Publications: 15

Michail I. Gladyshev

Michail I. Gladyshev

Siberian Federal University

Publications: 14

Hao Zhang

Hao Zhang

Jiangnan University

Publications: 14

John Shanklin

John Shanklin

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Publications: 14

Trending Scientists

Stephen C. Kowalczykowski

Stephen C. Kowalczykowski

University of California, Davis

Hideto Hidaka

Hideto Hidaka

Renesas Electronics (Japan)

Robert D. Kerns

Robert D. Kerns

Yale University

Richard M. McFall

Richard M. McFall

Indiana University

A. D. Mironov

A. D. Mironov

P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Valerie M. K. Verge

Valerie M. K. Verge

University of Saskatchewan

Bengang Li

Bengang Li

Peking University

U. C. Mohanty

U. C. Mohanty

Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar

Jun Zhu

Jun Zhu

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Annarosa Arcangeli

Annarosa Arcangeli

University of Florence

Sarat Chandarlapaty

Sarat Chandarlapaty

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Chi Tien

Chi Tien

Syracuse University

Zaid Harchaoui

Zaid Harchaoui

University of Washington

Thomas Bortfeld

Thomas Bortfeld

Harvard University

Mauro Papotti

Mauro Papotti

University of Turin

Stéphan Jacquet

Stéphan Jacquet

INRAE : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 Online Nutrition Degree Master's Programs That Accept FAFSA

2026 Online Nutrition Degree Master's Programs That Accept FAFSA
2026 Military-Friendly Online Nutrition Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Nutrition Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 Are Online Radiology Technician Degrees Respected by Employers?

2026 Are Online Radiology Technician Degrees Respected by Employers?
2026 Medical Billing & Coding Degree Levels Explained: Bachelor's vs Master's vs Doctorate

2026 Medical Billing & Coding Degree Levels Explained: Bachelor's vs Master's vs Doctorate
2026 Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Most Affordable Online Biology Degree Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Biology Degree Programs
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Biology Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Biology Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for an Occupational Therapy Program?

2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for an Occupational Therapy Program?
2026 Radiology Technician vs. Respiratory Therapist Degree: Explaining the Difference

2026 Radiology Technician vs. Respiratory Therapist Degree: Explaining the Difference
2026 What Does a PMHNP Do: Responsibilities, Requirements, and Salary

2026 What Does a PMHNP Do: Responsibilities, Requirements, and Salary
2026 How to Become an Echocardiogram Technician: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Echocardiogram Technician: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Online?
2026 Can You Get Into a Family Nurse Practitioner Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds

2026 Can You Get Into a Family Nurse Practitioner Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds
2026 What Can You Do With a Bioinformatics Degree?

2026 What Can You Do With a Bioinformatics Degree?
2026 Online Pharmacy Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Pharmacy Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 Military-Friendly Online Pharmacy Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Pharmacy Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 Is Demand for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?

2026 Is Demand for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?
2026 Best Online Accelerated Biology Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Accelerated Biology Degree Programs
2026 Is a 2-Year Respiratory Care Therapy Degree Worth It: Accelerated Bachelor's ROI & Time Trade-Offs

2026 Is a 2-Year Respiratory Care Therapy Degree Worth It: Accelerated Bachelor's ROI & Time Trade-Offs
2026 How to Verify Accreditation for Medical Studies Degree Programs

2026 How to Verify Accreditation for Medical Studies Degree Programs
2026 Fastest Online Nutrition Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Nutrition Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

Recently Published Articles

2026 Self-Paced Online GIS Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Self-Paced Online GIS Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Best Accredited Online Human Resources Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Human Resources Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Can You Get Financial Aid for an Online Animal Science Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get Financial Aid for an Online Animal Science Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Admission Requirements for Health Informatics Degree Programs

2026 Admission Requirements for Health Informatics Degree Programs
2026 Easy Certifications That Pay Well

2026 Easy Certifications That Pay Well
2026 Best Online Biology Degree Master's Programs for Career Changers

2026 Best Online Biology Degree Master's Programs for Career Changers
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Early Childhood Education Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Early Childhood Education Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Online Healthcare Administration Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Healthcare Administration Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Different Types of Healthcare Compliance & Regulations Bachelor's Degrees: Specializations, Careers, and Salaries

2026 Different Types of Healthcare Compliance & Regulations Bachelor's Degrees: Specializations, Careers, and Salaries
2026 What Jobs Can You Get With a Human Services Bachelor's Degree?

2026 What Jobs Can You Get With a Human Services Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Best Online Special Education Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals

2026 Best Online Special Education Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals
2026 Best Online Associate Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Associate Degree Programs
2026 Most Affordable Online Nursing Education MSN Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Nursing Education MSN Programs
2026 How to Become an Adjunct Professor: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Adjunct Professor: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Which Library Science Degree Careers Have the Highest Barriers to Entry?

2026 Which Library Science Degree Careers Have the Highest Barriers to Entry?
2026 Best Online Colleges for Military Spouses & Dependents

2026 Best Online Colleges for Military Spouses & Dependents
2026 Best Online Criminal Justice Certificate Programs

2026 Best Online Criminal Justice Certificate Programs
2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in Boston, MA: Degree Requirements & Certification

2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in Boston, MA: Degree Requirements & Certification
2026 Online Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Application Fee

2026 Online Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Application Fee
2026 Best AI Master's Degrees for Working Professionals

2026 Best AI Master's Degrees for Working Professionals
2026 How to Become a Hedge Fund Manager: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Hedge Fund Manager: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook