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Teresa F. Fernandes publication distribution in Environmental Sciences in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Environmental Sciences in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Teresa F. Fernandes sits on this spectrum.

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41 publications 687+

This scientist: 151 publications — 42nd percentile

42% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 687 publications or more.

Teresa F. Fernandes D-index placement in Environmental Sciences in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Environmental Sciences scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Teresa F. Fernandes sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 125+

This scientist: 53 D-Index — 57th percentile

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

The last bar groups every scientist with 125 D-Index or more.

Overview

Teresa F. Fernandes is affiliated with Heriot-Watt University in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily spans the field of Environmental Science, with a focus on Materials Chemistry, Ecology, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Nature and Landscape Conservation, and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine.

Their work covers various topics, notably:

  • Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
  • Ichthyology and Marine Biology
  • Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
  • Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
  • Marine animal studies overview
  • Marine and coastal plant biology
  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution

Teresa F. Fernandes has contributed to several recent research papers, including:

  • A framework for grouping and read-across of nanomaterials- supporting innovation and risk assessment (2020) published in Nano Today
  • Paradigms to assess the human health risks of nano- and microplastics (2021) published in Microplastics and Nanoplastics
  • An integrated approach to testing and assessment of high aspect ratio nanomaterials and its application for grouping based on a common mesothelioma hazard (2021) published in NanoImpact
  • Risk Management Framework for Nano-Biomaterials Used in Medical Devices and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (2020) published in Materials
  • Exposure to Pb-halide perovskite nanoparticles can deliver bioavailable Pb but does not alter endogenous gut microbiota in zebrafish (2020) published in The Science of The Total Environment

Their frequent publication venues include:

  • Frontiers in Marine Science
  • Nano Today
  • NanoImpact
  • Environmental Science Nano
  • Microplastics and Nanoplastics

Teresa F. Fernandes has collaborated extensively with several researchers, with frequent co-authors such as:

  • Vicki Stone
  • Danail Hristozov
  • Helinor J. Johnston
  • Austin J. Gallagher
  • Johanna Kohler

Best Publications

  • Nanomaterials in the environment: Behavior, fate, bioavailability, and effects

    Stephen J. Klaine;Pedro J. J. Alvarez;Graeme E. Batley;Teresa F. Fernandes

  • Nanomaterials for environmental studies: Classification, reference material issues, and strategies for physico-chemical characterisation

    Vicki Stone;Bernd Nowack;Anders Baun;Nico van den Brink

  • Nanopesticides: guiding principles for regulatory evaluation of environmental risks.

    Rai S. Kookana;Alistair B. A. Boxall;Philip T. Reeves;Roman Ashauer

  • Effects of Aqueous Exposure to Silver Nanoparticles of Different Sizes in Rainbow Trout

    Tessa M. Scown;Eduarda M. Santos;Blair D. Johnston;Birgit Gaiser

  • Ecotoxicity test methods for engineered nanomaterials: Practical experiences and recommendations from the bench

    Richard D. Handy;Geert Cornelis;Teresa Fernandes;Olga Tsyusko

  • Management of environmental impacts of marine aquaculture in Europe

    Paul Read;Teresa Fernandes

  • A comparison of nanoparticle and fine particle uptake by Daphnia magna.

    Philipp Rosenkranz;Qasim Chaudhry;Vicki Stone;Teresa F. Fernandes

  • The importance of life cycle concepts for the development of safe nanoproducts.

    Claudia Som;Markus Berges;Qasim Chaudhry;Maria Dusinska

  • Impacts of biodeposits from suspended mussel (Mytilus edulis L.) culture on the surrounding surficial sediments

    Jon Chamberlain;Teresa F Fernandes;Paul Read;Thom Nickell

  • Eutrophication and some European waters of restricted exchange

    Paul Tett;Linda Gilpin;Harald Svendsen;Carina P. Erlandsson

  • Practical considerations for conducting ecotoxicity test methods with manufactured nanomaterials: what have we learnt so far?

    Richard D. Handy;Nico van den Brink;Mark Chappell;Martin Mühling

  • Framework for understanding marine ecosystem health

    P. Tett;R. J. Gowen;S. J. Painting;M. Elliott

  • Considerations of Environmentally Relevant Test Conditions for Improved Evaluation of Ecological Hazards of Engineered Nanomaterials

    Patricia A. Holden;Jorge L. Gardea-Torresdey;Jorge L. Gardea-Torresdey;Fred Klaessig;Ronald F. Turco

  • Interspecies comparisons on the uptake and toxicity of silver and cerium dioxide nanoparticles

    Birgit K. Gaiser;Teresa F. Fernandes;Mark A. Jepson;Jamie R. Lead

  • Assessing the suitability of a range of benthic indices in the evaluation of environmental impact of fin and shellfish aquaculture located in sites across Europe

    Ángel Borja;J. Germán Rodríguez;Kenny Black;Alain Bodoy

  • Diversity, biomass and ecosystem processes in the marine benthos.

    Stefan G Bolam;Teresa Fernandes;Mark Huxham

  • Nanomaterials in the aquatic environment: A European Union–United States perspective on the status of ecotoxicity testing, research priorities, and challenges ahead

    Henriette Selck;Richard D. Handy;Teresa F. Fernandes;Stephen J. Klaine

  • Defining and detecting undesirable disturbance in the context of marine eutrophication.

    Paul Tett;Richard J Gowen;Dave Mills;Teresa Fernandes

  • Assessing exposure, uptake and toxicity of silver and cerium dioxide nanoparticles from contaminated environments

    Birgit K Gaiser;Teresa F Fernandes;Mark Jepson;Jamie R Lead

  • ITS-NANO - Prioritising nanosafety research to develop a stakeholder driven intelligent testing strategy

    Vicki Stone;Stefano Pozzi-Mucelli;Lang Tran;Karin Aschberger

  • Concern-driven integrated approaches to nanomaterial testing and assessment - report of the NanoSafety Cluster Working Group 10

    Agnes G. Oomen;Peter M. J. Bos;Teresa F. Fernandes;Kerstin Hund-Rinke

  • Nanomaterials in the Environment Critical Review ECOTOXICITY TEST METHODS FOR ENGINEERED NANOMATERIALS: PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BENCH

    Richard D. Handy;Geert Cornelis;Teresa Fernandes;Olga Tsyusko

Frequent Co-Authors

Paul Tett
Paul Tett Scottish Association For Marine Science
Janeck J. Scott-Fordsmand
Janeck J. Scott-Fordsmand Aarhus University
Alice Newton
Alice Newton University of Algarve
Antonio Marcomini
Antonio Marcomini Ca Foscari University of Venice
Richard D. Handy
Richard D. Handy Plymouth University
Jamie R. Lead
Jamie R. Lead University of South Carolina
Ian M. Davies
Ian M. Davies Marine Scotland
Mark Huxham
Mark Huxham Edinburgh Napier University
Anders Baun
Anders Baun Technical University of Denmark
Charles R. Tyler
Charles R. Tyler University of Exeter

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