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Wim Dehaen

Wim Dehaen

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Chemistry
Belgium
2025

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 80 3373 3049 45 44 843 27863

Wim Dehaen publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Wim Dehaen between 1988 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Wim Dehaen published across 38 years, from 1988 to 2025, averaging 25.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 50 publications in 2014. 78 of the 953 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40 50
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1988 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 50. Peak 50 publications in 2014. 1988: 1 publication 1989: 0 publications 1990: 5 publications 1991: 10 publications 1992: 6 publications 1993: 15 publications 1994: 19 publications 1995: 17 publications 1996: 17 publications 1997: 21 publications 1998: 18 publications 1999: 22 publications 2000: 21 publications 2001: 19 publications 2002: 23 publications 2003: 28 publications 2004: 30 publications 2005: 25 publications 2006: 26 publications 2007: 26 publications 2008: 23 publications 2009: 38 publications 2010: 34 publications 2011: 26 publications 2012: 36 publications 2013: 36 publications 2014: 50 publications 2015: 38 publications 2016: 30 publications 2017: 30 publications 2018: 30 publications 2019: 20 publications 2020: 29 publications 2021: 41 publications 2022: 34 publications 2023: 31 publications 2024: 42 publications 2025: 36 publications
1988 2025

953 publications in total across all disciplines

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Wim Dehaen: publications per year, 1988 to 2025
Year Publications
1988 1
1989 0
1990 5
1991 10
1992 6
1993 15
1994 19
1995 17
1996 17
1997 21
1998 18
1999 22
2000 21
2001 19
2002 23
2003 28
2004 30
2005 25
2006 26
2007 26
2008 23
2009 38
2010 34
2011 26
2012 36
2013 36
2014 50
2015 38
2016 30
2017 30
2018 30
2019 20
2020 29
2021 41
2022 34
2023 31
2024 42
2025 36
Total 953
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Wim Dehaen 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 Wim Dehaen 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, 841–860 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: 843 publications — 98th percentile

98% 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
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 36 843
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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Wim Dehaen 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 Wim Dehaen 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, 80–81 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: 80 D-Index — 81st percentile

81% 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
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 80
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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Belgium Leader Award

Overview

Wim Dehaen is affiliated with KU Leuven in Belgium and has an extensive research profile primarily in the fields of chemistry and materials science. Their work spans a significant number of publications focusing on various areas within organic chemistry and materials chemistry.

The scientist's research output includes a number of recent papers published in distinguished journals. Notable publications include:

  • Tailoring pillararene-based receptors for specific metal ion binding: From recognition to supramolecular assembly, 2020, Coordination Chemistry Reviews
  • Small-molecule-based fluorescent probes for f-block metal ions: A new frontier in chemosensors, 2020, Coordination Chemistry Reviews
  • Near-infrared boron-dipyrrin (BODIPY) nanomaterials: Molecular design and anti-tumor therapeutics, 2024, Coordination Chemistry Reviews
  • Metal-free syntheses of N-functionalized and NH-1,2,3-triazoles: an update on recent developments, 2021, Chemical Communications
  • Stability of ionic liquids in Brønsted-basic media, 2020, Green Chemistry

Frequent co-authors in their research include Luc Van Meervelt, Jianjun Huang, Mark Van der Auweraer, Tomas Opsomer, and Steven De Jonghe. These collaborations have contributed to a considerable number of joint publications.

In terms of publication venues, Wim Dehaen has contributed extensively to:

  • Molecules
  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • The Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • Chemical Communications
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

Their work covers a wide range of subfields such as organic chemistry, materials chemistry, molecular biology, spectroscopy, and biomedical engineering. The main academic fields reflect a strong grounding in chemistry with interdisciplinary connections to materials science.

Key research topics addressed by Wim Dehaen include:

  • Click Chemistry and Applications
  • Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
  • Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection
  • Synthesis and Biological Evaluation
  • Crystallization and Solubility Studies
  • X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
  • Chemical Synthesis and Analysis

Best Publications

  • Fluorescent indicators based on BODIPY

    Noël Boens;Volker Leen;Wim Dehaen

  • Reductive lignocellulose fractionation into soluble lignin-derived phenolic monomers and dimers and processable carbohydrate pulps

    S. Van den Bosch;W. Schutyser;R. Vanholme;T. Driessen

  • A Microwave-Assisted Click Chemistry Synthesis of 1,4-Disubstituted 1,2,3-Triazoles via a Copper(I)-Catalyzed Three-Component Reaction

    Prasad Appukkuttan;Wim Dehaen;Valery V Fokin;Erik Van der Eycken

  • Static solvent contact angle measurements, surface free energy and wettability determination of various self-assembled monolayers on silicon dioxide

    Dimitri Janssen;Randy De Palma;Stijn Verlaak;Paul Heremans

  • A highly potassium-selective ratiometric fluorescent indicator based on BODIPY azacrown ether excitable with visible light.

    Mukulesh Baruah;Wenwu Qin;Renaud A L Vallée;David Beljonne

  • Synthesis of BODIPY dyes through postfunctionalization of the boron dipyrromethene core

    Noël Boens;Bram Verbelen;María J. Ortiz;Lijuan Jiao

  • Postfunctionalization of the BODIPY Core: Synthesis and Spectroscopy

    Noël Boens;Bram Verbelen;Wim Dehaen

  • Self-assembled monolayers of dendron thiols for electrodeposition of gold nanostructures: toward fabrication of superhydrophobic/superhydrophilic surfaces and pH-responsive surfaces.

    Yugui Jiang;Zhiqiang Wang;Xi Yu;Feng Shi

  • Functionalisation of fluorescent BODIPY dyes by nucleophilic substitution

    Taoufik Rohand;Mukulesh Baruah;Wenwu Qin;Noël Boens

  • Catalytic production of levulinic acid from cellulose and other biomass-derived carbohydrates with sulfonated hyperbranched poly(arylene oxindole)s

    Stijn Van de Vyver;Joice Thomas;Jan Geboers;Stefaan Keyzer

  • IMPROVED TEMPLATE-DIRECTED SYNTHESIS OF CYCLOBIS(PARAQUAT-P-PHENYLENE)

    Masumi Asakawa;Wim Dehaen;Gerrit L'abbé;Stephan Menzer

  • Oxacalix[n](het)arenes

    Wouter Maes;Wim Dehaen

  • Ruthenium(II) Dendrimers Containing Carbazole-Based Chromophores as Branches

    Nathan D. McClenaghan;Rosalba Passalacqua;Frédérique Loiseau;Sebastiano Campagna

  • Palladium‐Catalyzed Coupling Reactions for the Functionalization of BODIPY Dyes with Fluorescence Spanning the Visible Spectrum

    Taoufik Rohand;Wenwu Qin;Noël Boens;Wim Dehaen

  • A highly sensitive, selective, colorimetric and near-infrared fluorescent turn-on chemosensor for Cu2+ based on BODIPY

    Shouchun Yin;Shouchun Yin;Volker Leen;Sven Van Snick;Noël Boens

  • Synthesis, structure, anion binding, and sensing by calix[4]pyrrole isomers.

    Ryuhei Nishiyabu;Manuel A. Palacios;Wim Dehaen;Pavel Anzenbacher Jr.

  • A Metal‐Free Three‐Component Reaction for the Regioselective Synthesis of 1,4,5‐Trisubstituted 1,2,3‐Triazoles

    Joice Thomas;Jubi John;Nikita Parekh;Wim Dehaen

  • Supramolecular Nanofibers by Self‐Organization of Bola‐amphiphiles through a Combination of Hydrogen Bonding and π–π Stacking Interactions

    Bo Song;Hao Wei;Zhiqiang Wang;Xi Zhang

  • Design, synthesis, computational and biological evaluation of new anxiolytics.

    Athina Geronikaki;Eugeni Babaev;John Dearden;Wim Dehaen

  • Radical C ? H Arylation of the BODIPY Core with Aryldiazonium Salts: Synthesis of Highly Fluorescent Red-Shifted Dyes

    Bram Verbelen;Stijn Boodts;Johan Hofkens;Noël Boens

  • Boron dipyrromethene analogs with phenyl, styryl, and ethynylphenyl substituents: Synthesis, photophysics, electrochemistry, and quantum-chemical calculations

    Wenwu Qin;Taoufik Rohand;Wim Dehaen;John N. Clifford

  • Dendrimers Made of Porphyrin Cores and Carbazole Chromophores as Peripheral Units. Absorption Spectra, Luminescence Properties, and Oxidation Behavior

    Frédérique Loiseau;Sebastiano Campagna;and Ahmed Hameurlaine;Wim Dehaen

Frequent Co-Authors

Mario Smet
Mario Smet KU Leuven
Wouter Maes
Wouter Maes Hasselt University
Noël Boens
Noël Boens KU Leuven
Johan Hofkens
Johan Hofkens KU Leuven
David Beljonne
David Beljonne University of Mons
Jan Tytgat
Jan Tytgat KU Leuven

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