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Rui L. Reis publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Rui L. Reis sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 1,446 publications — 100th percentile

100% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Rui L. Reis D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Rui L. Reis sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 154 D-Index — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2018 - Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • 2016 - Member of the National Academy of Engineering For contributions to biomaterials and tissue engineering in regenerative medicine.
  • 2012 - Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Engineering

Overview

Rui L. Reis is affiliated with the University of Minho in Portugal and has contributed extensively to the fields of engineering, medicine, and materials science. Their scholarly output encompasses publications in multiple subfields such as biomedical engineering, biomaterials, molecular biology, surgery, and cell biology.

Their research covers a range of topics centered around biomedical applications and tissue engineering. Notable topics include:

  • 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
  • Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
  • Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
  • Silk-based Biomaterials and Applications
  • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
  • Cancer Cells and Metastasis
  • Nanoplatforms for Cancer Theranostics

Rui L. Reis has collaborated frequently with several researchers, including Joaquím M. Oliveira, Subhas C. Kundu, Nuno M. Neves, Tiago H. Silva, and Iva Pashkuleva.

The most frequent publication venues for their work include:

  • Acta Biomaterialia
  • Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
  • Advanced Healthcare Materials
  • Biomaterials Advances
  • Advanced Functional Materials

Among recent papers involving Rui L. Reis, the following stand out:

  • "The stiffness of living tissues and its implications for tissue engineering," 2020, Nature Reviews Materials
  • "Scaffold Fabrication Technologies and Structure/Function Properties in Bone Tissue Engineering," 2021, Advanced Functional Materials
  • "Microfluidic Devices: A Tool for Nanoparticle Synthesis and Performance Evaluation," 2023, ACS Nano
  • "Engineering bioinks for 3D bioprinting," 2021, Biofabrication
  • "Natural-Based Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering Applications," 2020, Molecules

Rui L. Reis has also contributed to book publications, including a title published by Springer Nature:

  • Biomaterials- and Microfluidics-Based Tissue Engineered 3D Models (2020)

Throughout their career, the scientist has received several recognitions such as:

  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), 2018
  • Member of the National Academy of Engineering, 2016, for contributions to biomaterials and tissue engineering in regenerative medicine
  • Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Engineering, 2012

Best Publications

  • Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents – Solvents for the 21st Century

    Alexandre Paiva;R. Craveiro;Ivo Manuel Ascensão Aroso;M. Martins

  • Bone Tissue Engineering: State of the Art and Future Trends

    António J. Salgado;Olga P. Coutinho;Rui L. Reis

  • Natural–origin polymers as carriers and scaffolds for biomolecules and cell delivery in tissue engineering applications

    Patrícia B. Malafaya;Gabriela A. Silva;Rui L. Reis

  • The stiffness of living tissues and its implications for tissue engineering

    Carlos F. Guimarães;Luca Gasperini;Alexandra P. Marques;Rui L. Reis

  • Natural origin biodegradable systems in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: present status and some moving trends

    J. F. Mano;G. A. Silva;Helena S. Azevedo;P. B. Malafaya

  • Natural-based nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: a review.

    Sandra Pina;Joaquim M. Oliveira;Rui L. Reis

  • Cork: properties, capabilities and applications

    S. P. Silva;M. A. Sabino;E. M. Fernandes;V. M. Correlo

  • Scaffold fabrication technologies and structure/function properties in bone tissue engineering

    Maurice N. Collins;Guang Ren;Kieran Young;S. Pina

  • GRAFT COPOLYMERIZED CHITOSAN-PRESENT STATUS AND APPLICATIONS

    R. Jayakumar;M. Prabaharan;R.L. Reis;J.F. Mano

  • Adipose Tissue Derived Stem Cells Secretome: Soluble Factors and Their Roles in Regenerative Medicine

    António J Braga Osório Gomes Salgado;RuI L Gonçalves Reis;Nuno Jorge Carvalho Sousa;Jeffrey M Gimble

  • Chitosan/bioactive glass nanoparticle composite membranes for periodontal regeneration.

    Joana Mota;Na Yu;Sofia G. Caridade;Gisela M. Luz

  • Three-dimensional plotted scaffolds with controlled pore size gradients : effect of scaffold geometry on mechanical performance and cell seeding efficiency

    Jorge M. Sobral;Sofia G. Caridade;Rui A. Sousa;João F. Mano

  • Natural polymers for the microencapsulation of cells

    Luca Gasperini;João F. Mano;Rui L. Reis

  • Bioinert, biodegradable and injectable polymeric matrix composites for hard tissue replacement: state of the art and recent developments

    João F Mano;Rui A Sousa;Luciano F Boesel;Nuno M Neves

  • Bioactive silicate nanoplatelets for osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells.

    Akhilesh K. Gaharwar;Silvia M. Mihaila;Archana Swami;Archana Swami;Alpesh Patel;Alpesh Patel

  • Vascularization in Bone Tissue Engineering: Physiology, Current Strategies, Major Hurdles and Future Challenges

    Marina I. Santos;Rui L. Reis

  • The Potential of Cellulose Nanocrystals in Tissue Engineering Strategies

    Rui M. A. Domingues;Manuela E. Gomes;Rui L. Reis

  • Thermal properties of thermoplastic starch/synthetic polymer blends with potential biomedical applicability.

    J. F. Mano;D. Koniarova;R. L. Reis

  • Liposomes in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

    Nelson Monteiro;Albino Martins;Rui L. Reis;Nuno M. Neves

  • Scaffolding strategies for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications

    Sandra Pina;Viviana P. Ribeiro;Catarina F. Marques;F. Raquel Maia

  • Nano- and micro-fiber combined scaffolds: a new architecture for bone tissue engineering.

    K. Tuzlakoglu;N. Bolgen;A. J. Salgado;Manuela E. Gomes

  • A new approach based on injection moulding to produce biodegradable starch-based polymeric scaffolds: morphology, mechanical and degradation behaviour.

    Manuela E. Gomes;A. S. Ribeiro;P. B. Malafaya;R. L. Reis

  • Effect of flow perfusion on the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells cultured on starch-based three-dimensional scaffolds.

    Manuela E. Gomes;Vassilios I. Sikavitsas;Esfandiar Behravesh;Rui L. Reis

Frequent Co-Authors

João F. Mano
João F. Mano University of Aveiro
Manuela E. Gomes
Manuela E. Gomes University of Minho
Joaquim M. Oliveira
Joaquim M. Oliveira University of Minho
Nuno M. Neves
Nuno M. Neves University of Minho
Alexandra P. Marques
Alexandra P. Marques University of Minho
Ana Rita C. Duarte
Ana Rita C. Duarte Universidade Nova de Lisboa
António M. Cunha
António M. Cunha University of Minho
Nuno Sousa
Nuno Sousa Centro Universitario Max Planck
Subhas C. Kundu
Subhas C. Kundu University of Minho
Ali Khademhosseini
Ali Khademhosseini Terasaki Foundation

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