World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Richard A. Laursen

Richard A. Laursen

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
49
Citations
6977
World Ranking
14991
National Ranking
3819

Richard A. Laursen 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 Richard A. Laursen 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: 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 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 115 publications — 4th percentile

4% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Richard A. Laursen 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 Richard A. Laursen 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: 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 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 49 D-Index — 19th percentile

19% 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

  • 1990 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 1972 - Fellow of Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Overview

Richard A. Laursen is affiliated with Boston University in the United States. Their research encompasses areas within analytical chemistry and archaeology, focusing notably on dye analysis, toxicity, and cultural heritage materials analysis.

The scientist's recent publications include the following papers:

  • The Analysis of Dyes in Textiles, 2020, Textile Museum journal.
  • The Manufacture of Lake Pigments from Artificial Colours: Investigating Chemistry and Recipes in the First Book on Synthetic Dyes-Based Lakes, 2025, Heritage.

Frequent collaborators in their research have included Eva Eis, Adele Ferretti, Francesca Sabatini, Valentina Corona, and Stefano Legnaioli.

Richard A. Laursen has published multiple works in these venues:

  • Textile Museum journal.
  • Heritage

Their research topics consistently cover:

  • Dye analysis and toxicity
  • Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis

The scientist has been recognized with several honors, including:

  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), awarded in 1990
  • Fellow of Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, awarded in 1972

Best Publications

  • Solid-phase Edman degradation. An automatic peptide sequencer.

    Richard A. Laursen

  • CONTROL OF CALCITE CRYSTAL MORPHOLOGY BY A PEPTIDE DESIGNED TO BIND TO A SPECIFIC SURFACE

    Daniel B. DeOliveira;Richard A. Laursen

  • The Primary Structure of an Acidic Protein from 50-S Ribosomes of Escherichia coli which is Involved in GTP Hydrolysis Dependent on Elongation Factors G and T

    Cox Terhorst;Wim Möller;Richard Laursen;Brigitte Wittmann-Liebold

  • Primary structure of elongation factor Tu from Escherichia coli.

    K. Arai;B. F. C. Clark;L. Duffy;M. D. Jones

  • Development of mild extraction methods for the analysis of natural dyes in textiles of historical interest using LC-diode array detector-MS.

    Zhang X;Laursen Ra

  • Solid-phase edman degradation: Attachment of carboxyl-terminal homoserine peptides to an insoluble resin

    Marcus J. Horn;Richard A. Laursen

  • Amino acid sequence of a new type of antifreeze protein, from the longhorn sculpin Myoxocephalus octodecimspinosis.

    Gejing Deng;David W Andrews;Richard A Laursen

  • Structure-function relationships in a type I antifreeze polypeptide. The role of threonine methyl and hydroxyl groups in antifreeze activity

    Wei Zhang;Richard A. Laursen

  • Protein Kinase C-β Activates Tyrosinase by Phosphorylating Serine Residues in Its Cytoplasmic Domain

    Hee-Young Park;J. Manuel Perez;Richard Laursen;Masahiro Hara

  • Solid-phase Edman degradation. The use of p-phenyl diisothiocyanate to attach lysine- and arginine-containing peptides to insoluble resins☆

    Richard A. Laursen;Richard A. Laursen;Marcus J. Horn;Marcus J. Horn;Alex G. Bonner;Alex G. Bonner

  • The structure of bovine brain myelin proteolipid and its organization in myelin.

    Richard A. Laursen;Mohammed Samiullah;Marjorie B. Lees

  • A protein kinase-A recognition sequence is structurally linked to transformation by p59v-rel and cytoplasmic retention of p68c-rel.

    George Mosialos;Peter Hamer;Anthony J. Capobianco;Richard A. Laursen

  • Identification of anthraquinone markers for distinguishing Rubia species in madder-dyed textiles by HPLC

    Chika Mouri;Richard Laursen

  • Studies on the lysine-binding sites of human plasminogen. The effect of ligand structure on the binding of lysine analogs to plasminogen.

    Emily S. Winn;Sheau‐Ping Hu;Susan M. Hochschwender;Richard A. Laursen

  • Solid-phase methods in protein sequence analysis.

    Richard A. Laursen;Werner Machleidt

  • Synthesis of 3-β-D-Ribofuranosyladenine and (3-β-D-Ribofuranosyladenine)-5'-phosphate*

    Nelson J. Leonard;Richard A. Laursen

  • The Synthesis of 3-β-D-Ribofuranosyladenine

    Nelson J. Leonard;Richard A. Laursen

  • Isolation and characterization of an antifreeze protein from the longhorn sculpin, Myoxocephalus octodecimspinosis.

    Gejing Deng;Richard A. Laursen

  • Characterization of dyestuffs in ancient textiles from Xinjiang

    Xian Zhang;Irene Good;Richard Laursen

  • A Solid-State Edman Degradation

    Richard A. Laursen

  • Identification of Yellow Dye Types in Pre-Columbian Andean Textiles

    Xian Zhang;Ran Boytner;José Luis Cabrera;Richard Laursen

  • The amino acid sequence of elongation factor Tu of Escherichia coli. The complete sequence.

    R A Laursen;J J L'Italien;S Nagarkatti;D L Miller

Frequent Co-Authors

Andrea Motta
Andrea Motta National Research Council (CNR)
Wei-Chiang Shen
Wei-Chiang Shen National Taiwan University
Nelson J. Leonard
Nelson J. Leonard University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Raymond A. Sobel
Raymond A. Sobel Stanford University
Charles DeLisi
Charles DeLisi Boston University
Francesco Berna
Francesco Berna Simon Fraser University
Barbara A. Gilchrest
Barbara A. Gilchrest Harvard University
Brigitte Wittmann-Liebold
Brigitte Wittmann-Liebold Max Planck Society
Darryl J. Pappin
Darryl J. Pappin Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Paul Goldberg
Paul Goldberg Boston University

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

For students interested in applying their Chemistry knowledge in specialized fields, online programs offer flexible pathways. One such area is forensic science, where chemistry plays a crucial role in analyzing evidence. Prospective students can explore forensic psychology graduate programs online to gain insight into the intersection of psychology and forensic investigations, complementing a foundation in chemical analysis.

Careers in forensic science are diverse, ranging from crime scene investigation to laboratory analysis. Those pursuing this path benefit from understanding chemical principles applied to real-world scenarios. To better understand the professional landscape, explore the variety of careers in forensic science that utilize chemistry expertise.

When considering education costs, it is important to review options such as an criminal justice degree cost to plan effectively. Online degrees can provide affordable, accredited education opportunities that lead to rewarding careers.

For those starting their academic journey, an accredited online criminal justice associate degree offers a practical, foundational step into the field. These programs often incorporate elements of forensic chemistry, linking directly back to chemical studies.

Best Scientists Citing Richard A. Laursen

Recently Published Articles