World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Vasile I. Parvulescu

Vasile I. Parvulescu

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 67 6799 6162 1 1 440 19309

Vasile I. Parvulescu publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Vasile I. Parvulescu between 1986 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Vasile I. Parvulescu published across 40 years, from 1986 to 2025, averaging 11.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 33 publications in 2016. 16 of the 460 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1986 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 33. Peak 33 publications in 2016. 1986: 1 publication 1987: 0 publications 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 0 publications 1991: 0 publications 1992: 0 publications 1993: 0 publications 1994: 1 publication 1995: 3 publications 1996: 0 publications 1997: 5 publications 1998: 6 publications 1999: 6 publications 2000: 8 publications 2001: 7 publications 2002: 12 publications 2003: 6 publications 2004: 14 publications 2005: 10 publications 2006: 14 publications 2007: 24 publications 2008: 20 publications 2009: 23 publications 2010: 21 publications 2011: 19 publications 2012: 21 publications 2013: 26 publications 2014: 19 publications 2015: 24 publications 2016: 33 publications 2017: 32 publications 2018: 18 publications 2019: 12 publications 2020: 14 publications 2021: 16 publications 2022: 17 publications 2023: 12 publications 2024: 8 publications 2025: 8 publications
1986 2025

460 publications in total across all disciplines

View publications per year as a table
Vasile I. Parvulescu: publications per year, 1986 to 2025
Year Publications
1986 1
1987 0
1988 0
1989 0
1990 0
1991 0
1992 0
1993 0
1994 1
1995 3
1996 0
1997 5
1998 6
1999 6
2000 8
2001 7
2002 12
2003 6
2004 14
2005 10
2006 14
2007 24
2008 20
2009 23
2010 21
2011 19
2012 21
2013 26
2014 19
2015 24
2016 33
2017 32
2018 18
2019 12
2020 14
2021 16
2022 17
2023 12
2024 8
2025 8
Total 460
Download as CSV

Vasile I. Parvulescu 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 Vasile I. Parvulescu sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 421–440 publications, is where this scientist sits. 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
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 440 publications — 84th percentile

84% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

View publications distribution as a table
Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327 440
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
Download as CSV

Vasile I. Parvulescu 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 Vasile I. Parvulescu sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 66–67 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 67 D-Index — 62nd percentile

62% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

View D-Index distribution as a table
Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775 67
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
Download as CSV

Overview

Vasile I. Parvulescu is affiliated with the University of Bucharest in Romania and has contributed extensively to the fields of Materials Science and Chemistry. Their research focus encompasses various subfields including Materials Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, Catalysis, and Organic Chemistry.

The scientist's work covers multiple key topics, such as:

  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
  • Mesoporous Materials and Catalysis
  • Catalysts for Methane Reforming
  • Layered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications
  • Covalent Organic Framework Applications
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications

Their publication record includes several papers demonstrating active engagement in catalytic processes and materials development, notable among them:

  • Recent Progress and Prospects in Catalytic Water Treatment, 2021, Chemical Reviews
  • Multifunctional nanocomposites with non-precious metals and magnetic core for 5-HMF oxidation to FDCA, 2020, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • Efficient biodiesel production from recycled cooking oil using a NaOH/CoFe2O4 magnetic nano-catalyst: synthesis, characterization, and process enhancement for sustainability, 2024, Energy Conversion and Management
  • Solvent-free ketalization of polyols over germanosilicate zeolites: the role of the nature and strength of acid sites, 2020, Catalysis Science & Technology
  • ZnO/CQDs Nanocomposites for Visible Light Photodegradation of Organic Pollutants, 2022, Catalysts

Frequent co-authors in their research include Bogdan Cojocaru, Hermenegildo García, Simona M. Coman, Ana Primo, and Mădălina Tudorache, reflecting extensive collaboration networks within their scientific community.

Publication venues commonly featuring their work include:

  • Catalysis Today
  • Catalysts
  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • Catalysis Science & Technology
  • Applied Catalysis A General

Vasile I. Parvulescu's contributions demonstrate a sustained involvement in catalysis-related research, with a focus on catalytic materials chemistry and applications pertinent to sustainable processes and environmental impact mitigation.

Best Publications

  • Catalysis in ionic liquids

    Vasile I. Pârvulescu;Christopher Hardacre

  • Catalytic NOx Abatement Systems for Mobile Sources: From Three-Way to Lean Burn after-Treatment Technologies

    Pascal Granger;Vasile I. Parvulescu

  • Functionalised heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable biomass valorisation

    Putla Sudarsanam;Ruyi Zhong;Ruyi Zhong;Sander Van den Bosch;Simona M. Coman

  • Advances in porous and nanoscale catalysts for viable biomass conversion.

    Putla Sudarsanam;Elise Peeters;Ekaterina V. Makshina;Vasile I. Parvulescu

  • Recent Progress and Prospects in Catalytic Water Treatment.

    Unknown

  • Degradation of pharmaceutical compounds in water by non-thermal plasma treatment.

    Monica Magureanu;Nicolae Bogdan Mandache;Vasile I. Parvulescu

  • Sunflower and rapeseed oil transesterification to biodiesel over different nanocrystalline MgO catalysts

    Marian Verziu;Bogdan Cojocaru;Juncheng Hu;Ryan Richards

  • Degradation of antibiotics in water by non-thermal plasma treatment

    M. Magureanu;D. Piroi;N.B. Mandache;V. David

  • Degradation of pharmaceutical compound pentoxifylline in water by non-thermal plasma treatment.

    Monica Magureanu;Daniela Piroi;Nicolae Bogdan Mandache;Victor David

  • Graphenes in the absence of metals as carbocatalysts for selective acetylene hydrogenation and alkene hydrogenation

    Ana Primo;Florentina Neatu;Mihaela Florea;Vasile Parvulescu

  • Plasma-assisted catalysis for volatile organic compounds abatement

    Monica Magureanu;Nicolae B. Mandache;Pierre Eloy;Eric M. Gaigneaux

  • Sustainability metrics for succinic acid production: A comparison between biomass-based and petrochemical routes

    José M. Pinazo;Marcelo E. Domine;Vasile Parvulescu;Filip Petru

  • Ceria-based oxides as supports for LaCoO3 perovskite; catalysts for total oxidation of VOC

    Mihai Alifanti;Mihaela Florea;Vasile I. Pârvulescu

  • Plasma Chemistry and Catalysis in Gases and Liquids: PARVULESCU:PLASMA O-BK

    Vasile I. Parvulescu;Monica Magureanu;Petr Lukes

  • Synthesis of symmetrical or asymmetrical urea compounds from CO2via base catalysis

    Angelica Ion;Vasile Parvulescu;Pierre Jacobs;Dirk De Vos

  • Improved performance of non-thermal plasma reactor during decomposition of trichloroethylene : Optimization of the reactor geometry and introduction of catalytic electrode

    M. Magureanu;N.B. Mandache;V.I. Parvulescu;Ch. Subrahmanyam

  • Green synthesis of carbamates from CO2, amines and alcohols

    Angelica Ion;Charlie Van Doorslaer;Vasile Parvulescu;Pierre Jacobs

  • Structural and photocatalytic properties of iron- and europium-doped TiO2 nanoparticles obtained under hydrothermal conditions

    L. Diamandescu;F. Vasiliu;D. Tarabasanu-Mihaila;M. Feder

  • Characterization of WOx/CeO2 catalysts and their reactivity in the isomerization of hexane

    AS Mamede;E. Payen;Paul Grange;Georges Poncelet

  • Supported perovskites for total oxidation of toluene

    M. Alifanti;M. Florea;S. Somacescu;V.I. Parvulescu

  • Transesterification of vegetable oils on basic large mesoporous alumina supported alkaline fluorides—Evidences of the nature of the active site and catalytic performances

    Marian Verziu;Mihaela Florea;Simion Simon;Viorica Simon

Frequent Co-Authors

Hermenegildo García
Hermenegildo García Universitat Politècnica de València
Erhard Kemnitz
Erhard Kemnitz Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Dirk De Vos
Dirk De Vos KU Leuven
Pedro Amorós
Pedro Amorós University of Valencia
Christopher Hardacre
Christopher Hardacre University of Manchester
Paul Grange
Paul Grange Université Catholique de Louvain
Ryan M. Richards
Ryan M. Richards Colorado School of Mines
Stefan Wuttke
Stefan Wuttke Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures

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

Studying chemistry in the USA opens doors to various allied careers, many of which can be pursued through online degrees. For example, understanding detailed chemical processes is essential if you want to how do you become a pharmacist, as this career integrates chemistry with healthcare to develop and dispense medications safely.

Forensic science is another exciting path that often overlaps with chemistry. If you're interested in applying chemistry to criminal investigations, exploring the best online colleges for forensic science offers flexible learning options to gain this specialized knowledge.

Chemistry graduates may also find fulfilling roles as an autopsy technician, where chemical knowledge aids in determining causes of death. To learn more about this career, explore the informative guide on autopsy technician education and job outlook.

Lastly, a unique interdisciplinary option is pursuing a masters in forensic psychology online. This path blends psychology with investigative techniques, often requiring a solid foundation in scientific principles such as those learned in chemistry programs.

Best Scientists Citing Vasile I. Parvulescu

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles