World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Richard B. Sessions

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
69
Citations
14559
World Ranking
7522
National Ranking
583

Chemistry

D-Index
66
Citations
14149
World Ranking
7366
National Ranking
426

Richard B. Sessions 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 B. Sessions 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: 275 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.

Richard B. Sessions 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 B. Sessions 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: 66 D-Index — 60th percentile

60% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Overview

Richard B. Sessions is affiliated with the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily spans Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, with additional work in Medicine. The scientist's work focuses on several subfields, including Molecular Biology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, Cell Biology, Infectious Diseases, and Genetics.

Their investigations cover a range of topics, including:

  • Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
  • Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling
  • Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior
  • Computational Drug Discovery Methods
  • Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics

A selection of recent papers authored or co-authored by Richard B. Sessions includes:

  • "Neuropilin-1 is a host factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection," 2020, published in Science
  • "Neuropilin-1 is a host factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection," 2020, published in bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • "Molecular Simulations suggest Vitamins, Retinoids and Steroids as Ligands of the Free Fatty Acid Pocket of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein," 2021, published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • "Discovery of SARS-CoV-2 M pro peptide inhibitors from modelling substrate and ligand binding," 2021, published in Chemical Science
  • "A potential interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors," 2021, published in Biophysical Journal

Frequent publication venues for Sessions include:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Chemical Science
  • Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Biophysical Journal

The scientist collaborates regularly with several co-authors, including:

  • Deborah K. Shoemark
  • Adrian J. Mulholland
  • Andrew J. Wilson
  • Andrew D. Davidson
  • Christine Toelzer

Best Publications

  • Neuropilin-1 is a host factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

    James L. Daly;Boris Simonetti;Katja Klein;Kai En Chen

  • Self-Assembling Cages from Coiled-Coil Peptide Modules

    Jordan M. Fletcher;Robert L. Harniman;Frederick R. H. Barnes;Aimee L. Boyle

  • Structural basis for altered activity of M- and H-isozyme forms of human lactate dehydrogenase

    J A Read;V J Winter;C M Eszes;Richard B Sessions

  • Anion receptor molecules. Synthesis and anion-binding properties of polyammonium macrocycles

    B Dietrich;M W Hosseini;J M Lehn;Richard B Sessions

  • Retriever is a multiprotein complex for retromer-independent endosomal cargo recycling

    Kerrie E. McNally;Rebecca Faulkner;Florian Steinberg;Matthew Gallon

  • Computational design of water-soluble α-helical barrels

    Andrew R. Thomson;Christopher W. Wood;Antony J. Burton;Gail J. Bartlett

  • Interaction between prion protein and toxic amyloid β assemblies can be therapeutically targeted at multiple sites

    Darragh B. Freir;Andrew J. Nicoll;Igor Klyubin;Silvia Panico

  • Neuropilin-1 is a host factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection

    James L. Daly;Boris Simonetti;Carlos Antón-Plágaro;Maia Kavanagh Williamson

  • Determinants of strand register in antiparallel beta-sheets of proteins

    EG Hutchinson;RB Sessions;JM Thornton;DN Woolfson

  • A de novo peptide hexamer with a mutable channel

    Nathan R Zaccai;Bertie Chi;Andrew R Thomson;Aimee L Boyle

  • Molecular basis for SNX-BAR-mediated assembly of distinct endosomal sorting tubules

    Jan R T van Weering;Richard B Sessions;Colin J Traer;Daniel P Kloer

  • A unique PDZ domain and arrestin-like fold interaction reveals mechanistic details of endocytic recycling by SNX27-retromer

    Matthew Gallon;Thomas Clairfeuille;Florian Steinberg;Caroline Mas

  • Interaction of the Antimicrobial Peptide Polymyxin B1 with Both Membranes of E. coli: A Molecular Dynamics Study

    Nils A. Berglund;Thomas J. Piggot;Damien Jefferies;Richard B. Sessions

  • Identification and Activity of a Series of Azole-based Compounds with Lactate Dehydrogenase-directed Anti-malarial Activity.

    Angus Cameron;Jon A. Read;Rebecca Tranter;Victoria J. Winter

  • Tyrphostin A23 Inhibits Internalization of the Transferrin Receptor by Perturbing the Interaction between Tyrosine Motifs and the Medium Chain Subunit of the AP-2 Adaptor Complex

    David N. Banbury;Jacqueline D. Oakley;Richard B. Sessions;George Banting

  • On the Calculation of Acyl Chain Order Parameters from Lipid Simulations

    Thomas J Piggot;Jane Rosemary Allison;Richard B. Sessions;Jonathan W. Essex

  • Crystal structure of Streptococcus pyogenes sortase A: Implications for sortase mechanism

    Paul R. Race;Matthew L. Bentley;Jeff A. Melvin;Allister Crow

  • SYNTHESIS AND PROTONATION FEATURES OF 24-, 27- AND 32-MEMBERED MACROCYCLIC POLYAMINES

    B. Dietrich;M. W. Hosseini;J.-M. Lehn;R. B. Sessions

  • Antibiotic recognition by binuclear metallo-beta-lactamases revealed by X-ray crystallography.

    Jim Spencer;J Read;Richard B Sessions;S Howell

  • Intercellular adhesion molecule-4 binds alpha(4)beta(1) and alpha(V)-family integrins through novel integrin-binding mechanisms.

    Frances A. Spring;Stephen F. Parsons;Susan Ortlepp;Martin L. Olsson

  • The role of charged residues in the transmembrane helices of monocarboxylate transporter 1 and its ancillary protein basigin in determining plasma membrane expression and catalytic activity

    Christine Manoharan;Marieangela C Wilson;Richard B Sessions;Andrew P Halestrap

Frequent Co-Authors

J. John Holbrook
J. John Holbrook University of Bristol
Anthony R. Clarke
Anthony R. Clarke University of Bristol
Derek N. Woolfson
Derek N. Woolfson University of Bristol
Christopher E. Dempsey
Christopher E. Dempsey University of Bristol
Matthew P. Crump
Matthew P. Crump University of Bristol
Adrian J. Mulholland
Adrian J. Mulholland University of Bristol
Simon L. Croft
Simon L. Croft London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Jean-Marie Lehn
Jean-Marie Lehn University of Strasbourg
Peter J. Cullen
Peter J. Cullen University of Bristol
Mir Wais Hosseini
Mir Wais Hosseini University of Strasbourg

External Links

Personal website of Richard B. Sessions

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 pursuing Chemistry in the USA, exploring related online degrees can open diverse career opportunities. Programs like an online criminal justice associate degree programs offer a flexible path for those interested in legal and regulatory aspects of chemical industries.

Understanding the costs and requirements is essential before enrolling. For example, reviewing how much is criminal justice degree information helps students budget realistically for their education.

Alternatively, an paralegal studies associate degree can complement chemistry knowledge, especially for careers involving patent law, compliance, or intellectual property related to chemical inventions.

Beyond traditional roles, graduates may pursue sales positions such as in pharmaceuticals. Understanding the pharmaceutical sales salary and career paths can guide those interested in combining scientific expertise with business and communication skills.

Best Scientists Citing Richard B. Sessions

Derek N. Woolfson

Derek N. Woolfson

University of Bristol

Publications: 61

Peter J. Cullen

Peter J. Cullen

University of Bristol

Publications: 34

Dominic M. Walsh

Dominic M. Walsh

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Publications: 30

David Baker

David Baker

University of Washington

Publications: 29

Jean-Marie Lehn

Jean-Marie Lehn

University of Strasbourg

Publications: 29

Mark S.P. Sansom

Mark S.P. Sansom

University of Oxford

Publications: 28

Antonio Bianchi

Antonio Bianchi

University of Florence

Publications: 27

Andrea Bencini

Andrea Bencini

University of Florence

Publications: 26

Enrique García-España

Enrique García-España

University of Valencia

Publications: 25

Roman Jerala

Roman Jerala

National Institute of Chemistry

Publications: 24

Christopher E. Dempsey

Christopher E. Dempsey

University of Bristol

Publications: 22

Adrian J. Mulholland

Adrian J. Mulholland

University of Bristol

Publications: 22

Alejandro J. Vila

Alejandro J. Vila

National University of Rosario

Publications: 22

Brett M. Collins

Brett M. Collins

University of Queensland

Publications: 20

Stephen E. Halford

Stephen E. Halford

University of Bristol

Publications: 20

John Collinge

John Collinge

University College London

Publications: 19

Trending Scientists

Albert Chin

Albert Chin

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Esther M. John

Esther M. John

Stanford University

Rachid Alami

Rachid Alami

Laboratory for Analysis and Architecture of Systems

Marie-Christine Prévost

Marie-Christine Prévost

Institut Pasteur

Isabel Oller

Isabel Oller

University of Almería

Napoleone Ferrara

Napoleone Ferrara

University of California, San Diego

Olivia Steele-Mortimer

Olivia Steele-Mortimer

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Mark P. Simmons

Mark P. Simmons

Colorado State University

Mary M. McKay

Mary M. McKay

Washington University in St. Louis

David S. Salkever

David S. Salkever

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Ellen M. A. Smets

Ellen M. A. Smets

University of Amsterdam

Cornelis W. Oosterlee

Cornelis W. Oosterlee

Utrecht University

David Mazières

David Mazières

Stanford University

Marvin J. Miller

Marvin J. Miller

University of Notre Dame

Youssef Belmabkhout

Youssef Belmabkhout

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Rupert Ormond

Rupert Ormond

Heriot-Watt University

Related Chemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 How to Become a Coroner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Coroner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 How Much Does a Forensic Science Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown

2026 How Much Does a Forensic Science Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown
2026 How to Become a Medical Examiner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Medical Examiner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Chemistry Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Chemistry Degree Online?
2026 Is Demand for Forensic Science Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?

2026 Is Demand for Forensic Science Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?
2026 Credit Requirements for a Forensic Science Degree Explained

2026 Credit Requirements for a Forensic Science Degree Explained
2026 How to Become a Crime Scene Photographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Crime Scene Photographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How to Become a Medicolegal Death Investigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Medicolegal Death Investigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Online?
2026 Fastest Online Forensic Science Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Forensic Science Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Forensic Science Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?

2026 Forensic Science Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?
2026 Biotechnology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Biotechnology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 Online Chemistry Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Chemistry Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

Recently Published Articles

2026 Speech Pathology Master's Programs With Bridge or Foundation Courses

2026 Speech Pathology Master's Programs With Bridge or Foundation Courses
2026 Most Affordable Online MSN/MBA Dual Degree Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online MSN/MBA Dual Degree Programs
2026 Online vs On-Campus Mechanical Engineering Degree Programs: Pros & Cons

2026 Online vs On-Campus Mechanical Engineering Degree Programs: Pros & Cons
2026 Best Accredited Online Logistics Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Logistics Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Most Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Psychology

2026 Most Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Psychology
2026 Best Online Surgical Tech Certificate Programs

2026 Best Online Surgical Tech Certificate Programs
2026 Best Online Construction Management Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals

2026 Best Online Construction Management Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals
2026 Online Mechanical Engineering Degrees With Statics Coursework

2026 Online Mechanical Engineering Degrees With Statics Coursework
2026 Different Types of Native American Leadership Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Native American Leadership Degrees and Their Salaries
2026 Political Science Career Outcomes by Degree Level Report: Pay, Employment, and Advancement Patterns

2026 Political Science Career Outcomes by Degree Level Report: Pay, Employment, and Advancement Patterns
2026 Forensic Accounting Degree Oversupply or Undersupply? Student Volume vs Employer Demand

2026 Forensic Accounting Degree Oversupply or Undersupply? Student Volume vs Employer Demand
2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in Detroit, MI: Degree Requirements & Certification

2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in Detroit, MI: Degree Requirements & Certification
2026 Military-Friendly Online Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Military-Friendly Online Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Cloud Computing Career Outcomes by Degree Level Report: Pay, Employment, and Advancement Patterns

2026 Cloud Computing Career Outcomes by Degree Level Report: Pay, Employment, and Advancement Patterns
2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Nursing Education Program?

2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Nursing Education Program?
2026 How to Become an Autopsy Tech: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Autopsy Tech: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Best Online Master's in Nutrition With Real-World Nutrition Case Studies

2026 Best Online Master's in Nutrition With Real-World Nutrition Case Studies
2026 How Many Credits Can You Transfer into a Social Work Degree Master's Program?

2026 How Many Credits Can You Transfer into a Social Work Degree Master's Program?
2026 LPC Counseling Licensure Requirements in Minnesota

2026 LPC Counseling Licensure Requirements in Minnesota
2026 Most In-Demand Bioinformatics Master's Specializations

2026 Most In-Demand Bioinformatics Master's Specializations
2026 Most Affordable Online Clinical Psychology Graduate Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Clinical Psychology Graduate Programs