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Wilfried M. A. Niessen

Wilfried M. A. Niessen

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 63 8510 7723 180 159 272 12882

Wilfried M. A. Niessen publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Wilfried M. A. Niessen between 1981 and 2021, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Wilfried M. A. Niessen published across 41 years, from 1981 to 2021, averaging 6.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 20 publications in 2011. 8 of the 275 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1981 to 2021. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 20. Peak 20 publications in 2011. 1981: 2 publications 1982: 0 publications 1983: 0 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 2 publications 1986: 3 publications 1987: 2 publications 1988: 6 publications 1989: 18 publications 1990: 4 publications 1991: 14 publications 1992: 13 publications 1993: 11 publications 1994: 7 publications 1995: 5 publications 1996: 10 publications 1997: 3 publications 1998: 8 publications 1999: 10 publications 2000: 8 publications 2001: 4 publications 2002: 3 publications 2003: 4 publications 2004: 6 publications 2005: 9 publications 2006: 7 publications 2007: 6 publications 2008: 4 publications 2009: 4 publications 2010: 13 publications 2011: 20 publications 2012: 8 publications 2013: 20 publications 2014: 7 publications 2015: 13 publications 2016: 4 publications 2017: 5 publications 2018: 3 publications 2019: 1 publication 2020: 5 publications 2021: 3 publications
1981 2021

275 publications in total across all disciplines

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Wilfried M. A. Niessen: publications per year, 1981 to 2021
Year Publications
1981 2
1982 0
1983 0
1984 0
1985 2
1986 3
1987 2
1988 6
1989 18
1990 4
1991 14
1992 13
1993 11
1994 7
1995 5
1996 10
1997 3
1998 8
1999 10
2000 8
2001 4
2002 3
2003 4
2004 6
2005 9
2006 7
2007 6
2008 4
2009 4
2010 13
2011 20
2012 8
2013 20
2014 7
2015 13
2016 4
2017 5
2018 3
2019 1
2020 5
2021 3
Total 275
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Wilfried M. A. Niessen 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 Wilfried M. A. Niessen 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, 261–280 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: 272 publications — 56th percentile

56% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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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
261–280 979 272
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
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
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Wilfried M. A. Niessen 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 Wilfried M. A. Niessen 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, 62–63 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: 63 D-Index — 54th percentile

54% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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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 63
64–65 731
66–67 775
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
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Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Enzyme
  • Organic chemistry
  • Biochemistry

His primary scientific interests are in Chromatography, Mass spectrometry, Analytical chemistry, Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry and Electrospray. His studies in Chromatography integrate themes in fields like Atmospheric-pressure chemical ionization and Chemical ionization. His Mass spectrometry research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Bioanalysis, Capillary electrophoresis and Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization.

His work in Analytical chemistry addresses issues such as Selectivity, which are connected to fields such as Fast atom bombardment. His Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Selected reaction monitoring and Antibacterial agent. Wilfried M. A. Niessen focuses mostly in the field of Electrospray, narrowing it down to matters related to Assay and, in some cases, Enzyme inhibitor, Acetylcholinesterase and Methanol.

His most cited work include:

  • Analytical separation and detection methods for flavonoids. (502 citations)
  • Matrix effects in quantitative pesticide analysis using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. (334 citations)
  • State-of-the-art in liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. (217 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Wilfried M. A. Niessen mostly deals with Chromatography, Mass spectrometry, Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry, Analytical chemistry and Thermospray. As part of his studies on Chromatography, Wilfried M. A. Niessen often connects relevant subjects like Chemical ionization. His Chemical ionization research includes themes of Ion source and Electron ionization.

His research in Mass spectrometry intersects with topics in Bioanalysis, Ionization, Analyte and Atmospheric-pressure chemical ionization. His Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Sample preparation in mass spectrometry and Derivatization. His Analytical chemistry research integrates issues from Ion and Direct electron ionization liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry interface.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Chromatography (78.52%)
  • Mass spectrometry (57.42%)
  • Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (32.03%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2012-2021)?

  • Chromatography (78.52%)
  • Mass spectrometry (57.42%)
  • Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (32.03%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Wilfried M. A. Niessen mainly focuses on Chromatography, Mass spectrometry, Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry, Tandem mass spectrometry and Biochemistry. The concepts of his Chromatography study are interwoven with issues in Receptor and Drug metabolism. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Direct electron ionization liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry interface, Ionization and Molecule.

The study incorporates disciplines such as Thermospray and Electrospray in addition to Ionization. His Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry research focuses on Bioanalysis and how it connects with Small molecule and Protein purification. His study in Tandem mass spectrometry is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Fluorotelomer, Cerastes cerastes and Viper Venoms.

Between 2012 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Bioanalytical LC-MS/MS of protein-based biopharmaceuticals (164 citations)
  • Protein digestion: an overview of the available techniques and recent developments. (153 citations)
  • Challenges in the determination of aminoglycoside antibiotics, a review. (64 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Enzyme
  • Organic chemistry
  • Biochemistry

His scientific interests lie mostly in Chromatography, Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry, Hydrophilic interaction chromatography, Mass spectrometry and Tandem mass spectrometry. His study in Chromatography concentrates on Gas chromatography, Triple quadrupole mass spectrometer, BSTFA, Fractionation and Acetonitrile. His studies in Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry integrate themes in fields like Membrane, Lysis and Proteolytic enzymes.

His study on Hydrophilic interaction chromatography also encompasses disciplines like

  • Derivatization that intertwine with fields like Carboxylic acid, Fatty acid, Atmospheric-pressure chemical ionization, Ninhydrin and Chloroformate,
  • Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry that intertwine with fields like Amino acid. He has included themes like Bioanalysis and Protein purification in his Mass spectrometry study. His research integrates issues of Ligand binding assay, Cerastes cerastes, Crotalus and Viper Venoms in his study of Tandem mass spectrometry.

Best Publications

  • Analytical separation and detection methods for flavonoids.

    Eva de Rijke;Pieter Out;Wilfried M.A. Niessen;Freek Ariese

  • Matrix effects in quantitative pesticide analysis using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.

    W.M.A. Niessen;P. Manini;R. Andreoli

  • State-of-the-art in liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.

    W.M.A Niessen

  • Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry General principles and instrumentation

    W.M.A Niessen;A.P Tinke

  • Advances in instrumentation in liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry and related liquid-introduction techniques

    W.M.A Niessen

  • Protein digestion: an overview of the available techniques and recent developments.

    Linda Switzar;Martin Giera;Martin Giera;Wilfried M. A. Niessen

  • Determination of patterns of biologically relevant aldehydes in exhaled breath condensate of healthy subjects by liquid chromatography/atmospheric chemical ionization tandem mass spectrometry

    Roberta Andreoli;Paola Manini;Massimo Corradi;Antonio Mutti

  • Analysis of antibiotics by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry

    W.M.A Niessen

  • Progress in liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry instrumentation and its impact on high-throughput screening.

    W.M.A. Niessen

  • Bioanalytical LC-MS/MS of protein-based biopharmaceuticals

    Irene van den Broek;Wilfried M.A. Niessen;William D. van Dongen

  • Recent Advancements in the LC- and GC-Based Analysis of Malondialdehyde (MDA): A Brief Overview

    Martin Giera;Martin Giera;Henk Lingeman;Wilfried M. A. Niessen

  • Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

    Wilfried M.A. Niessen

  • Use of quadrupole time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry in the elucidation of unknown compounds present in environmental water

    María Ibáñez;Juan V. Sancho;Óscar J. Pozo;Wilfried Niessen

  • Rapid target analysis of microcontaminants in water by on-line single-short-column liquid chromatography combined with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization tandem mass spectrometry.

    A.C. Hogenboom;P. Speksnijder;R.J. Vreeken;W.M.A. Niessen

  • Challenges in the determination of aminoglycoside antibiotics, a review.

    Faten Farouk;Hassan M.E. Azzazy;Wilfried M.A. Niessen

  • Attomole detection of proteins by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry with the use of picolitre vials

    S. Jespersen;W. M. A. Niessen;U. R. Tjaden;J. van der Greef

  • Pseudo-electrochromatography-mass spectrometry: a new alternative

    E.R. Verheij;U.R. Tjaden;W.M.A. Niessen;J. Van der Greef

  • Capillary electrophoresis—mass spectrometry

    W.M.A. Niessen;U.R. Tjaden;J. van der Greef

  • Fragmentation of toxicologically relevant drugs in positive‐ion liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry

    W.M.A. Niessen

  • Trace-level determination of pesticide residues using on-line solid-phase extraction-column liquid chromatography with atmospheric pressure ionization mass spectrometric and tandem mass spectrometric detection

    J Slobodník;A.C Hogenboom;J.J Vreuls;J.A Rontree

  • Confirmation of organic micropollutants detected in environmental samples by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry : Achievements and pitfalls

    Óscar J. Pozo;Juan V. Sancho;María Ibáñez;Félix Hernández

Frequent Co-Authors

J. van der Greef
J. van der Greef Leiden University
U.R. Tjaden
U.R. Tjaden Leiden University
August B. Smit
August B. Smit Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Udo A. Th. Brinkman
Udo A. Th. Brinkman Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Govert W. Somsen
Govert W. Somsen Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Antonio Mutti
Antonio Mutti University of Parma
Henk A. Schols
Henk A. Schols Wageningen University & Research
Félix Hernández
Félix Hernández Jaume I University
Alphons G. J. Voragen
Alphons G. J. Voragen Wageningen University & Research
Juan V. Sancho
Juan V. Sancho Jaume I University

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