Best Chemistry Universities in Brazil 2026

Each institution's position in the ranking is determined by the sum of the D-indexes (Discipline H-index) of all qualifying scholars affiliated with that university whose primary publication area is Chemistry. The D-index is calculated by considering exclusively publications and citation data relevant to Chemistry, ensuring accurate representation of scientific contribution within the discipline.

Scope of Research and Evaluation Criteria

For this ranking, a comprehensive approach was adopted to ensure robust and meaningful results:

• 279,971 scientist profiles were examined across multiple bibliometric sources.
• Of these, 279,971 scientist profiles specialized in Chemistry were analyzed in depth.
• A qualifying D-index threshold of 40 was set for each scientist. Additionally, for top researchers, this threshold was incremented by 10 depending on the total number of scholars in each discipline to guarantee at least the top 1% of leading scholars are included.
• A majority of each scholar’s high-impact publications needed to fall within the Chemistry discipline.
• There must be a proximity of 30% or less between a scientist’s general H-index and D-index.
• Scientist’s awards and notable achievements in Chemistry were also considered as additional distinguishing factors.

These rigorous thresholds and inclusivity criteria ensure that only the most impactful and discipline-focused researchers are represented in the ranking.

Verification Processes and Data Integrity

Recognizing the limitations of raw quantitative data in scholarly evaluation, the Research.com team ensured a high level of scrutiny and verification at every stage of the ranking process:

• All scientist profiles underwent manual verification and their publication records were meticulously cross-checked against a broad range of trustworthy sources.
• Although the total number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly affect a researcher's position in the ranking, it is considered a valuable secondary indicator of scholarly impact.
• The primary metric for ranking position is the individual's H-index in Chemistry, based on data from OpenAlex and CrossRef, both recognized as leading bibliometric databases in the research community.

For further details on the methodology and verification processes behind this ranking, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.

Research.com’s Mission and Ranking Agenda

Research.com’s ultimate mission is to empower scientists, business leaders, and policymakers around the globe by highlighting the achievements and trajectories of leading experts. By providing comprehensive insights into top-performing scholars across disciplines, countries, and institutions, we facilitate transparency, foster collaboration, and help the entire research community identify and engage with the world's foremost experts in Chemistry and beyond.

Key Results of the 4th Edition Ranking

• Top 3 Brazilian Institutions by Number of Leading Chemistry Scientists:
  1. Universidade de São Paulo – 42 scientists
  2. State University of Campinas – 21 scientists
  3. Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina – 14 scientists
• Most Prominent Chemistry Institutions Globally (represented by leading scholars):
  • École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Harvard University
  • Technical University of Denmark
  • Tsinghua University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
  • University of Minnesota
  • University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Northwestern University
• World’s Leading Chemistry Scholars (Top 3):
  1. Professor Michael Grätzel, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne – D-index: 289
  2. George M. Whitesides, Harvard University – D-index: 266
  3. Jens K. Nørskov, Technical University of Denmark – D-index: 228
• Statistical Highlights:
  • Average total D-index for top 5% universities: 3,781
  • Average total D-index for all 1,526 institutions: 601
  • Average number of Chemistry articles among top 5% universities: 17,397
  • Average number of Chemistry articles for all 1,526 universities: 2,823
  • Average number of citations for researchers in top 1% universities: 1,279,971
  • Average number of citations for all 1,526 universities: 279,971

This comprehensive analysis and ranking process reflect Research.com’s commitment to rigor, transparency, and meaningful recognition of academic excellence, providing valuable benchmarks for the research community in Brazil and worldwide.