The institution’s position within the ranking is determined by aggregating the D-indexes (Discipline H-indexes) of all ranking scholars affiliated with that university, with Chemistry as their primary publication area. The D-index is uniquely discipline-specific, comprising exclusively Chemistry-related publications and their citation data, ensuring a precise assessment of research impact in this specific field.
Scope of Research
The scope of this ranking is grounded in a thorough examination of 279,971 scientist profiles, gathered from a diverse array of bibliometric databases. Within these, a total of 279,971 scientists publishing predominantly in Chemistry were analyzed. To qualify, scientists must hold a D-index of at least 40, with the majority of their significant publications in the field of Chemistry. Additional consideration is given to scientists’ awards and notable achievements in Chemistry.
The D-index qualification threshold for top researchers is defined adaptively—as increments of 10 depending on the estimated total scholar pool for each discipline—such that the top 1% of leading Chemistry scholars are included. Integrity of field attribution is preserved by ensuring that the proximity between a scientist’s overall H-index and their D-index does not exceed 30%. Furthermore, prestigious awards and field-specific achievements factor into the evaluation.
Verification and Additional Evaluation Practices
Research.com places a strong emphasis on the reliability and accuracy of its rankings. The research team acknowledges that bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of a scholar’s contributions. Consequently, every scientist profile included in the ranking has been manually verified and cross-validated against publication records in a broad range of reputable sources.
Although the total number of papers published in prominent journals and conferences does not directly affect a researcher’s ranking position, it is highlighted as an important secondary indicator of scholarly contribution within Chemistry. Ultimately, position in the rankings is established using each researcher’s H-index, as gathered from OpenAlex and CrossRef—the most prominent and credible bibliometric databases available to the research community.
For an in-depth overview of our evaluation framework and processes, we encourage you to visit our methodology page.
Research.com Mission and Agenda
The central mission of Research.com, through the creation of such rankings, is to inspire scientists, business leaders, and policymakers around the globe to explore the trajectories of top experts in their respective fields. We aim to empower the entire research community with valuable, credible insights into who the leading contributors are—in Chemistry and beyond—across various countries and within individual research institutions.
Key Results of the 2024 Chemistry Universities Ranking in the Czech Republic
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Top 3 institutions by number of leading Chemistry scientists in the Czech Republic:
- Charles University (13 scientists)
- Masaryk University (8 scientists)
- University of Chemistry and Technology (7 scientists)
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Leading global institutions represented by the most prominent Chemistry scholars: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Harvard University, Technical University of Denmark, Tsinghua University, Carnegie Mellon University, MIT, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, University of Minnesota, University of California Santa Barbara, and Northwestern University.
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Top Chemistry scientists globally:
- Professor Michael Grätzel (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) – D-index of 289
- George M. Whitesides (Harvard University) – D-index of 266
- Jens K. Nørskov (Technical University of Denmark) – D-index of 228
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Average total D-index for the top 5% of universities: 3,781 (compared to an average of 601 for all 1,526 institutions ranked)
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Average number of published Chemistry articles (top 5% of scholars): 17,397 (versus an average of 2,823 for all 1,526 universities)
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Average number of citations (top 1% of universities): 1,279,971 (versus an average of 279,971 for all 1,526 universities)
The 4th edition of the Research.com Chemistry Universities in Czech Republic Ranking provides a careful, metrics-driven, and verified overview of institutional and individual research excellence, supporting informed decision-making in academia and beyond.
