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D-Index
56
Citations
11856
World Ranking
11570
National Ranking
81

Vitor F. Ferreira 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 Vitor F. Ferreira sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 418 publications — 82nd percentile

82% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Vitor F. Ferreira 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 Vitor F. Ferreira sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 56 D-Index — 36th percentile

36% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Vitor F. Ferreira is affiliated with Fluminense Federal University in Brazil and has a focused research portfolio primarily within the field of Chemistry. Their work spans over 119 publications, with a strong specialization in Organic Chemistry, which accounts for 112 of these. Additional subfields of study include Toxicology, Molecular Biology, Materials Chemistry, and Plant Science.

The scientist's research interests concentrate on several main topics, particularly involving bioactive compounds and antitumor agents, with 102 publications addressing this area. Other key themes include synthesis and biological activity, cancer therapeutics and mechanisms, synthesis and biological evaluation, click chemistry and its applications, organic chemistry cycloaddition reactions, and research related to Trypanosoma species and its implications.

Vitor F. Ferreira has coauthored numerous papers alongside colleagues such as Fernando de Carvalho da Silva, Luana da Silva Magalhães Forezi, Patrícia Garcia Ferreira, Cristina Moll Hüther, and Alcione Silva de Carvalho. Their collaboration networks indicate ongoing partnerships with these researchers over multiple projects and publications.

The scientist frequently publishes in specific journals, showing repeated contributions to the following venues:

  • Revista Virtual de Química
  • Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society
  • Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
  • Molecules
  • ACS Omega

Among their recent published work are:

  • para-Quinone Methides as Acceptors in 1,6-Nucleophilic Conjugate Addition Reactions for the Synthesis of Structurally Diverse Molecules (2020, European Journal of Organic Chemistry)
  • Betanin as a multipath oxidative stress and inflammation modulator: a beetroot pigment with protective effects on cardiovascular disease pathogenesis (2020, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition)
  • Bioactive 1,2,3-Triazoles: An Account on their Synthesis, Structural Diversity and Biological Applications (2021, The Chemical Record)
  • Targeting Biomolecular Condensation and Protein Aggregation against Cancer (2023, Chemical Reviews)
  • Anticancer Potential of Resveratrol, β-Lapachone and Their Analogues (2020, Molecules)

In addition to journal articles, Ferreira has authored books published by independent presses. These include "Comportamento para a sustentabilidade" (2023) published by Seven Editora eBooks and "Engenharia: soluções e inovações para o desenvolvimento" (2022) published by Editora Conhecimento Livre eBooks.

Best Publications

  • The Potential of Secondary Metabolites from Plants as Drugs or Leads Against Protozoan Neglected Diseases – Part I

    T. J. Schmidt;S. A. Khalid;A. J. Romanha;T. Ma. Alves

  • Novel 1,2,3-triazole derivatives for use against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv (ATCC 27294) strain.

    Nubia Boechat;Vitor F Ferreira;Sabrina B Ferreira;Maria de Lourdes G Ferreira

  • Synthesis, biological activity, and molecular modeling studies of 1H-1,2,3-triazole derivatives of carbohydrates as alpha-glucosidases inhibitors.

    Sabrina B. Ferreira;Ana C. R. Sodero;Mariana F. C. Cardoso;Emerson S. Lima

  • Synthesis, HIV-RT inhibitory activity and SAR of 1-benzyl-1H-1,2,3-triazole derivatives of carbohydrates.

    Fernando de C da Silva;Maria Cecilia B V de Souza;Izabel I P Frugulhetti;Helena C Castro

  • Synthesis, tuberculosis inhibitory activity, and SAR study of N-substituted-phenyl-1,2,3-triazole derivatives.

    Marilia S. Costa;Núbia Boechat;Érica A. Rangel;Fernando de C. da Silva

  • Antiplatelet properties of novel N-substituted-phenyl-1,2,3-triazole-4-acylhydrazone derivatives.

    Anna C. Cunha;Juliana M. Figueiredo;Jorge L.M. Tributino;Ana L.P. Miranda

  • RECENT ADVANCES IN THE SYNTHESIS OF PYRROLES

    Vitor F. Ferreira;Maria Cecília B. V. de Souza;Anna C. Cunha;Letícia O. R. Pereira

  • para‐Quinone Methides as Acceptors in 1,6‐Nucleophilic Conjugate Addition Reactions for the Synthesis of Structurally Diverse Molecules

    Carolina G. S. Lima;Fernanda P. Pauli;Dora C. S. Costa;Acácio S. de Souza

  • Um panorama atual da química e da farmacologia de naftoquinonas, com ênfase na beta-lapachona e derivados

    Milton N. da Silva;Vítor F. Ferreira;Maria Cecília B. V. de Souza

  • Naphthoquinoidal [1,2,3]-triazole, a new structural moiety active against Trypanosoma cruzi.

    Eufrânio N. da Silva;Rubem F.S. Menna-Barreto;Maria do Carmo F.R. Pinto;Raphael S.F. Silva

  • Syntheses of chromenes and chromanes via o-quinone methide intermediates

    Sabrina B. Ferreira;Fernando de C. da Silva;Fernando de C. da Silva;Angelo C. Pinto;Daniel T. G. Gonzaga

  • Antiviral evaluation of N-amino-1,2,3-triazoles against Cantagalo virus replication in cell culture

    Alessandro K. Jordão;Priscila P. Afonso;Vitor F. Ferreira;Maria C.B.V. de Souza

  • Design, synthesis, and antiviral activity of new 1H-1,2,3-triazole nucleoside ribavirin analogs

    Maria de Lourdes G. Ferreira;Luiz C. S. Pinheiro;Osvaldo A. Santos-Filho;Marta D. S. Peçanha

  • Synthesis of novel isatin-type 5'-(4-Alkyl/Aryl-1H-1,2,3-triazoles) via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions

    Bianca N. M. Silva;Bárbara V. Silva;Fernando C. Silva;Daniel T. G. Gonzaga

  • Design, synthesis, SAR, and biological evaluation of new 4-(phenylamino)thieno[2,3-b]pyridine derivatives

    Alice Maria Rolim Bernardino;Luiz Carlos da Silva Pinheiro;Carlos Rangel Rodrigues;Natália Izabel Loureiro

  • Potencialidades e oportunidades na química da sacarose e outros açúcares

    Vitor Francisco Ferreira;David Rodrigues da Rocha;Fernando de Carvalho da Silva

  • Potent naphthoquinones against antimony-sensitive and -resistant Leishmania parasites: Synthesis of novel α- and nor-α-lapachone-based 1,2,3-triazoles by copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition

    Tiago T. Guimarães;Maria do Carmo F.R. Pinto;Juliane S. Lanza;Maria N. Melo

  • Targeting the Prion-like Aggregation of Mutant p53 to Combat Cancer

    Jerson L. Silva;Elio A. Cino;Iaci N. Soares;Vitor F. Ferreira

  • Lawsone in organic synthesis

    Alessandro K. Jordão;Maria D. Vargas;Angelo C. Pinto;Fernando de C. da Silva

  • Synthesis and evaluation of new difluoromethyl azoles as antileishmanial agents

    Sabrina B. Ferreira;Marilia S. Costa;Núbia Boechat;Rômulo J.S. Bezerra

  • Design, synthesis and pharmacological profile of novel dopamine D2 receptor ligands.

    Ricardo Menegatti;Anna C Cunha;Vı́tor F Ferreira;Edna F.R Perreira

  • 3-Arylamino and 3-Alkoxy-nor-β-lapachone Derivatives: Synthesis and Cytotoxicity against Cancer Cell Lines

    Eufrânio N. Da Silva;Clara F. De Deus;Bruno C. Cavalcanti;Cláudia Pessoa

  • The future we want

    Vitor F. Ferreira

Frequent Co-Authors

José A. S. Cavaleiro
José A. S. Cavaleiro University of Aveiro
Maria G. P. M. S. Neves
Maria G. P. M. S. Neves University of Aveiro
Artur M. S. Silva
Artur M. S. Silva University of Aveiro
Augusto C. Tomé
Augusto C. Tomé University of Aveiro
Cláudia Pessoa
Cláudia Pessoa Universidade Federal do Ceará
Letícia V. Costa-Lotufo
Letícia V. Costa-Lotufo Universidade de São Paulo
Manoel Odorico de Moraes
Manoel Odorico de Moraes Universidade Federal do Ceará
Solange L. de Castro
Solange L. de Castro Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
Francis J. Schmitz
Francis J. Schmitz University of Oklahoma
Edward R. T. Tiekink
Edward R. T. Tiekink Sunway University

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