World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
66
Citations
18163
World Ranking
8558
National Ranking
148

P. De Vos 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 P. De Vos 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: 225 publications — 59th percentile

59% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

P. De Vos 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 P. De Vos 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: 66 D-Index — 57th percentile

57% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

P. De Vos is affiliated with Ghent University in Belgium and has an extensive publication record covering multiple fields related to health, nutrition, and molecular biology. Their research spans significant areas within Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as Agricultural and Biological Sciences.

Their work encompasses a variety of subfields including Nutrition and Dietetics, Surgery, Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Food Science. Key research topics prominently featured in their studies include Pancreatic function and diabetes, Probiotics and Fermented Foods, Gut microbiota and health, Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology, Infant Nutrition and Health, Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls, and Diabetes and associated disorders.

They have published frequently in journals such as Food & Function, Carbohydrate Polymers, Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, and SSRN Electronic Journal.

Recent publications include:

  • Impact of Bacterial Metabolites on Gut Barrier Function and Host Immunity: A Focus on Bacterial Metabolism and Its Relevance for Intestinal Inflammation (2021, Frontiers in Immunology)
  • The effects of different dietary fiber pectin structures on the gastrointestinal immune barrier: impact via gut microbiota and direct effects on immune cells (2020, Experimental & Molecular Medicine)
  • Mitochondrial function in immune cells in health and disease (2020, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease)
  • Acetate and Butyrate Improve β-cell Metabolism and Mitochondrial Respiration under Oxidative Stress (2020, International Journal of Molecular Sciences)
  • Benefits of bacteria-derived exopolysaccharides on gastrointestinal microbiota, immunity and health (2020, Journal of Functional Foods)

Their collaborative network includes frequent co-authors such as Henk A. Schols, Bart J. de Haan, Alexandra M. Smink, Marijke M. Faas, and Marthe T. C. Walvoort, with numerous joint publications reflecting ongoing partnerships.

Best Publications

  • Polyphasic taxonomy, a consensus approach to bacterial systematics.

    P Vandamme;B Pot;M Gillis;P de Vos

  • Encapsulation for preservation of functionality and targeted delivery of bioactive food components

    Paul de Vos;Marijke M. Faas;Milica Spasojevic;Jan Sikkema

  • Ralstonia taiwanensis sp. nov., isolated from root nodules of Mimosa species and sputum of a cystic fibrosis patient.

    W M Chen;S Laevens;T M Lee;T Coenye

  • Introduction to the Proteobacteria

    Karel Kersters;Paul De Vos;Monique Gillis;Jean Swings

  • Proposed minimal standards for describing new taxa of aerobic, endospore-forming bacteria.

    N A Logan;O Berge;A H Bishop;H-J Busse

  • Identification of Acinetobacter genomic species by amplified ribosomal DNA restriction analysis.

    M. Vaneechoutte;L. Dijkshoorn;I. Tjernberg;Abdeslam Elaichouni

  • Intra- and Intergeneric Similarities of Pseudomonas and Xanthomonas Ribosomal Ribonucleic Acid Cistrons

    P. De Vos;J. De Ley

  • Applicability of combined amplified ribosomal DNA restriction analysis (ARDRA) patterns in bacterial phylogeny and taxonomy

    M. Heyndrickx;L. Vauterin;P. Vandamme;K. Kersters

  • Recent Changes in the Classification of the Pseudomonads: an Overview

    Karel Kersters;Wolfgang Ludwig;Marc Vancanneyt;Paul De Vos

  • DNA-DNA hybridization study of Bradyrhizobium strains

    A Willems;F Doignon-Bourcier;J Goris;R Coopman

  • Transfer of Pseudomonas maltophilia Hugh 1981 to the Genus Xanthomonas as Xanthomonas maltophilia (Hugh 1981) comb. nov.

    J. Swings;P. De Vos;M. Van den Mooter;J. De Ley

  • Classification of Pseudomonas diminuta Leifson and Hugh 1954 and Pseudomonas vesicularis Büsing, Döll, and Freytag 1953 in Brevundimonas gen. nov. as Brevundimonas diminuta comb. nov. and Brevundimonas vesicularis comb. nov., respectively

    P. Segers;M. Vancanneyt;B. Pot;U. Torck

  • Classification of metal-resistant bacteria from industrial biotopes as Ralstonia campinensis sp. nov., Ralstonia metallidurans sp. nov. and Ralstonia basilensis Steinle et al. 1998 emend.

    J Goris;P De Vos;T Coenye;B Hoste

  • Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Approaches to Taxonomy within the Proteobacteria

    R. G. E. Murray;D. J. Brenner;R. R. Colwell;P. De Vos

  • Aerobic Denitrification in Various Heterotrophic Nitrifiers

    L.A. Robertson;R. Cornelisse;P. De Vos;R. Hadioetomo

  • Virgibacillus : a new genus to accommodate Bacillus pantothenticus (Proom and Knight 1950). Emended description of Virgibacillus pantothenticus

    M. Heyndrickx;L. Lebbe;K. Kersters;P. De Vos

  • Real-time PCR assay for the simultaneous quantification of nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria in activated sludge.

    Joke Geets;Michaël De Cooman;Lieven Wittebolle;Kim Heylen

  • Identification and Population Structure of Burkholderia stabilis sp. nov. (formerly Burkholderia cepacia Genomovar IV)

    P. Vandamme;Eshwar Mahenthiralingam;B. Holmes;T. Coenye

  • Bordetella trematum sp. nov., isolated from wounds and ear infections in humans, and reassessment of Alcaligenes denitrificans Rüger and Tan 1983.

    P. Vandamme;M. Heyndrickx;M. Vancanneyt;B. Hoste

  • Aerobic endospore-forming bacteria from geothermal environments in northern Victoria Land, Antarctica, and Candlemas Island, South Sandwich archipelago, with the proposal of Bacillus fumarioli sp. nov.

    N A Logan;L Lebbe;B Hoste;J Goris

Frequent Co-Authors

J. De Ley
J. De Ley Ghent University
Marc Heyndrickx
Marc Heyndrickx Ghent University
Niall A. Logan
Niall A. Logan Glasgow Caledonian University
Bart Hoste
Bart Hoste Ghent University
Peter Vandamme
Peter Vandamme Ghent University
Monique Gillis
Monique Gillis Ghent University
Karel Kersters
Karel Kersters Ghent University
Stéphane Declerck
Stéphane Declerck Université Catholique de Louvain
Tom Coenye
Tom Coenye Ghent University
Erko Stackebrandt
Erko Stackebrandt Leibniz Institute DSMZ – German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures

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:

Best Scientists Citing P. De Vos

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles