World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
William Lewis

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
70
Citations
15059
World Ranking
5968
National Ranking
145

William Lewis 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 William Lewis sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 317 publications — 67th percentile

67% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

William Lewis 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 William Lewis sits on this spectrum.

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 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 70 D-Index — 68th percentile

68% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

William Lewis is affiliated with the University of Sydney in Australia. Their research primarily spans multiple disciplines within materials science and chemistry, with significant contributions to materials chemistry, organic chemistry, spectroscopy, molecular biology, and physical and theoretical chemistry.

The main areas of focus in their work include crystallization and solubility studies, X-ray diffraction in crystallography, and crystallography and molecular interactions. Other topics they have addressed encompass molecular sensors and ion detection, catalytic C-H functionalization methods, metal-organic frameworks synthesis and applications, and supramolecular chemistry and complexes.

Lewis has a substantial publication record across various scientific journals. Frequent publication venues include The Cambridge Structural Database, where they have published 101 papers, as well as Chemical Science with 7 papers, Chemistry - A European Journal with 4, Chemical Communications with 4, and Inorganic Chemistry with 3.

Their research collaborations involve repeated co-authorship with several scientists, notably Stephen P. Argent, Deborah L. Kays, Laurence J. Taylor, Ana M. Geer, and E. Stephen Davies.

Selected recent papers by William Lewis include:

  • Modular bismacycles for the selective C-H arylation of phenols and naphthols (2020, Nature Chemistry)
  • Reversible single crystal-to-single crystal double [2+2] cycloaddition induces multifunctional photo-mechano-electrochemical properties in framework materials (2020, Nature Communications)
  • Stimuli-Responsive Cycloaurated "OFF-ON" Switchable Anion Transporters (2020, Angewandte Chemie International Edition)
  • General Method for the Asymmetric Synthesis of N-H Sulfoximines via C-S Bond Formation (2020, Organic Letters)
  • Conformationally adaptable macrocyclic receptors for ditopic anions: analysis of chelate cooperativity in aqueous containing media (2020, Chemical Science)

Best Publications

  • A partially interpenetrated metal-organic framework for selective hysteretic sorption of carbon dioxide

    Sihai Yang;Xiang Lin;William Lewis;Mikhail Suyetin

  • Exceptional thermal stability in a supramolecular organic framework: Porosity and gas storage

    Wenbin Yang;Alex Greenaway;Xiang Lin;Ryotaro Matsuda

  • A monometallic lanthanide bis(methanediide) single molecule magnet with a large energy barrier and complex spin relaxation behaviour

    Matthew Gregson;Nicholas F. Chilton;Ana Maria Ariciu;Floriana Tuna

  • A Robust Binary Supramolecular Organic Framework (SOF) with High CO2 Adsorption and Selectivity

    Jian Lü;Cristina Perez-Krap;Mikhail Suyetin;Nada H. Alsmail

  • Synthesis and Structure of a Terminal Uranium Nitride Complex

    David M. King;Floriana Tuna;Eric J. L. McInnes;Jonathan McMaster

  • Metal−Organic Polyhedral Frameworks: High H2 Adsorption Capacities and Neutron Powder Diffraction Studies

    Yong Yan;Irvin Telepeni;Sihai Yang;Xiang Lin

  • A delocalized arene-bridged diuranium single-molecule magnet

    David P. Mills;Fabrizio Moro;Jonathan McMaster;Joris van Slageren;Joris van Slageren

  • Isolation and characterization of a uranium( VI )–nitride triple bond

    David M. King;Floriana Tuna;Eric J. L. McInnes;Jonathan McMaster

  • Selective Adsorption of Sulfur Dioxide in a Robust Metal–Organic Framework Material

    Mathew Savage;Yongqiang Cheng;Timothy L. Easun;Jennifer E. Eyley

  • High capacity gas storage by a 4,8-connected metal–organic polyhedral framework

    Chenrong Tan;Sihai Yang;Neil R. Champness;Xiang Lin

  • Catalytic Phosphorus(V)-Mediated Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions: Development of a Catalytic Appel Reaction

    Ross M. Denton;Jie An;Beatrice Adeniran;Alexander J. Blake

  • Synthesis of a Uranium(VI)-Carbene: Reductive Formation of Uranyl(V)-Methanides, Oxidative Preparation of a [R2C?U?O]2+ Analogue of the [O?U?O]2+ Uranyl Ion (R = Ph2PNSiMe3), and Comparison of the Nature of UIV?C, UV?C, and UVI?C Double Bonds

    David P. Mills;Oliver J. Cooper;Floriana Tuna;Eric J. L. McInnes

  • Stereoselective syntheses of ((E)- and (Z)-1-halo-1-alkenyl)silanes from alkynes

    George Zweifel;William Lewis

  • Uranium–Carbon Multiple Bonding: Facile Access to the Pentavalent Uranium Carbene [U{C(PPh2NSiMe3)2}(Cl)2(I)] and Comparison of UVC and UIVC Bonds

    Oliver J. Cooper;David P. Mills;Jonathan McMaster;Fabrizio Moro

  • Selective CO2 uptake and inverse CO2/C2H2 selectivity in a dynamic bifunctional metal–organic framework

    Wenbin Yang;Andrew J. Davies;Xiang Lin;Mikhail Suyetin

  • A Formal High Oxidation State Inverse‐Sandwich Diuranium Complex: A New Route to f‐Block‐Metal Bonds

    Dipti Patel;Fabrizio Moro;Jonathan McMaster;William Lewis

  • Synthesis and characterization of an f-block terminal parent imido [U═NH] complex: a masked uranium(IV) nitride.

    David M. King;Jonathan McMaster;Floriana Tuna;Eric J. L. McInnes

  • Homologation and functionalization of carbon monoxide by a recyclable uranium complex.

    Benedict M. Gardner;John C. Stewart;Adrienne L. Davis;Jonathan McMaster

  • A mesoporous metal-organic framework constructed from a nanosized C3-symmetric linker and [Cu24(isophthalate)24] cuboctahedra.

    Yong Yan;Sihai Yang;Alexander J. Blake;William Lewis

  • Triamidoamine uranium(IV)–arsenic complexes containing one-, two- and threefold U–As bonding interactions

    Benedict M. Gardner;Gábor Balázs;Manfred Scheer;Floriana Tuna

  • The inverse- trans -influence in tetravalent lanthanide and actinide bis (carbene) complexes

    Matthew Gregson;Erli Lu;David P. Mills;Floriana Tuna

Frequent Co-Authors

Alexander J. Blake
Alexander J. Blake University of Nottingham
Stephen T. Liddle
Stephen T. Liddle University of Manchester
Jonathan McMaster
Jonathan McMaster University of Nottingham
Christopher J. Moody
Christopher J. Moody University of Nottingham
Martin Schröder
Martin Schröder University of Manchester
Neil R. Champness
Neil R. Champness University of Birmingham
Floriana Tuna
Floriana Tuna University of Manchester
Eric J. L. McInnes
Eric J. L. McInnes University of Manchester
Sihai Yang
Sihai Yang University of Manchester
Hon Wai Lam
Hon Wai Lam University of Nottingham

External Links

Personal website of William Lewis

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 the door to a variety of specialized career pathways that often intersect with fields like law enforcement and legal studies. For those interested in applying scientific knowledge to criminal investigations, exploring careers in forensics can be a rewarding option. Forensic scientists play a critical role in analyzing evidence to aid in the legal process.

If you are considering a broader approach, combining aspects of science and law, pursuing degrees related to criminal justice may be worthwhile. Understanding how much does it cost to get a criminal justice degree can help plan your educational investment wisely. Additionally, many institutions offer flexible learning paths such as a 2 year criminal justice degree online, which can be a practical starting point.

Another related field to consider is becoming a paralegal, where a scientific background can enhance legal research and case preparation. Exploring options like a paralegal degree can lead to a stable career with opportunities in various legal sectors.

Best Scientists Citing William Lewis

Banglin Chen

Banglin Chen

Fujian Normal University

Publications: 63

Laurent Maron

Laurent Maron

Federal University of Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées

Publications: 61

Stephen T. Liddle

Stephen T. Liddle

University of Manchester

Publications: 54

Martin Schröder

Martin Schröder

University of Manchester

Publications: 47

Marinella Mazzanti

Marinella Mazzanti

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Publications: 45

Sihai Yang

Sihai Yang

University of Manchester

Publications: 36

Hong-Cai Zhou

Hong-Cai Zhou

Texas A&M University

Publications: 33

Philipp Koehn

Philipp Koehn

Johns Hopkins University

Publications: 31

John Arnold

John Arnold

University of California, Berkeley

Publications: 30

Wei Zhou

Wei Zhou

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Publications: 29

Polly L. Arnold

Polly L. Arnold

University of Edinburgh

Publications: 29

Gabriella Vigliocco

Gabriella Vigliocco

University College London

Publications: 28

Tony Pham

Tony Pham

University of South Florida

Publications: 26

Graham Neubig

Graham Neubig

Carnegie Mellon University

Publications: 26

Hermann Ney

Hermann Ney

RWTH Aachen University

Publications: 26

Karsten Meyer

Karsten Meyer

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg

Publications: 26

Trending Scientists

Seiji Takayama

Seiji Takayama

University of Tokyo

Alexander J. Shackman

Alexander J. Shackman

University of Maryland, College Park

Yiwei Chu

Yiwei Chu

Fudan University

Youichi Kamae

Youichi Kamae

University of Tsukuba

Rex M. Tyrrell

Rex M. Tyrrell

University of Bath

Ghislain Opdenakker

Ghislain Opdenakker

Rega Institute for Medical Research

Merlin S. Bergdoll

Merlin S. Bergdoll

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Thierry Heulin

Thierry Heulin

Aix-Marseille University

Andrew Douglas Bocking

Andrew Douglas Bocking

Meta

Bruce E. Rittmann

Bruce E. Rittmann

Arizona State University

Takashi Koike

Takashi Koike

Nippon Institute of Technology

Keiichi Kimura

Keiichi Kimura

Wakayama University

Juha Hernesniemi

Juha Hernesniemi

Zhengzhou University

Haisheng Li

Haisheng Li

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Kristina J. Anderson-Teixeira

Kristina J. Anderson-Teixeira

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

Richard F. Pywell

Richard F. Pywell

Natural Environment Research Council

Related Chemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 How Much Does a Forensic Science Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown

2026 How Much Does a Forensic Science Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown
2026 Credit Requirements for a Forensic Science Degree Explained

2026 Credit Requirements for a Forensic Science Degree Explained
2026 How to Become a Medicolegal Death Investigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Medicolegal Death Investigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 How to Become a Crime Scene Photographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Crime Scene Photographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How to Become a Coroner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Coroner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Online Chemistry Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Chemistry Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Is Demand for Forensic Science Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?

2026 Is Demand for Forensic Science Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?
2026 Biotechnology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Biotechnology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Online?
2026 Fastest Online Forensic Science Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Forensic Science Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 How to Become a Medical Examiner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Medical Examiner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Chemistry Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Chemistry Degree Online?
2026 Forensic Science Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?

2026 Forensic Science Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?

Recently Published Articles

2026 Online Creative Writing Bachelor's Degree Programs Under $10,000

2026 Online Creative Writing Bachelor's Degree Programs Under $10,000
2026 Most Affordable Online BSN to MSN Bridge Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online BSN to MSN Bridge Programs
2026 Easiest College Majors & Their Career Paths

2026 Easiest College Majors & Their Career Paths
2026 Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 How to Finish an Online Aviation Management Bachelor's Degree Faster

2026 How to Finish an Online Aviation Management Bachelor's Degree Faster
2026 MSBA vs. MBA Programs: Explaining the Difference

2026 MSBA vs. MBA Programs: Explaining the Difference
2026 Cheapest Online Supply Chain Management Bachelor's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Supply Chain Management Bachelor's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 Fastest Online Alternative Teacher Certification Programs

2026 Fastest Online Alternative Teacher Certification Programs
2026 Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs in Human Services

2026 Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs in Human Services
2026 Photography Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Photography Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 How to Become a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner?

2026 How to Become a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner?
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Food Industry Management Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Food Industry Management Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Engineering Management Degree Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements

2026 Engineering Management Degree Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements
2026 Different Types of Fashion Merchandising Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Fashion Merchandising Degrees and Their Salaries
2026 Public Administration Career Outcomes by Degree Level Report: Pay, Employment, and Advancement Patterns

2026 Public Administration Career Outcomes by Degree Level Report: Pay, Employment, and Advancement Patterns
2026 Developmental Psychology Career Hotspots: Cities With the Best Pay, Job Openings, and Growth

2026 Developmental Psychology Career Hotspots: Cities With the Best Pay, Job Openings, and Growth
2026 Top Industries Hiring Social Media Marketing Graduates: Demand, Pay, and Growth Trends

2026 Top Industries Hiring Social Media Marketing Graduates: Demand, Pay, and Growth Trends
2026 Fastest Online Architecture Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Architecture Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Counseling Psychology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Counseling Psychology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 Best Online Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Degree Programs
2026 How to Become a Licensed Pharmacist in Bakersfield, CA: License Requirements

2026 How to Become a Licensed Pharmacist in Bakersfield, CA: License Requirements