Melvin Holmes

8.8k total citations · 3 hit papers
136 papers, 7.1k citations indexed

About

Melvin Holmes is a scholar working on Food Science, Analytical Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Melvin Holmes has authored 136 papers receiving a total of 7.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 40 papers in Food Science, 26 papers in Analytical Chemistry and 24 papers in Biomedical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Melvin Holmes's work include Spectroscopy and Chemometric Analyses (23 papers), Proteins in Food Systems (22 papers) and Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies (15 papers). Melvin Holmes is often cited by papers focused on Spectroscopy and Chemometric Analyses (23 papers), Proteins in Food Systems (22 papers) and Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies (15 papers). Melvin Holmes collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, China and Denmark. Melvin Holmes's co-authors include Xiaobo Zou, Megan Povey, Zhao Jiewen, Xiaodong Zhai, Xiaowei Huang, Jiyong Shi, Junjun Zhang, Anwesha Sarkar, Rammile Ettelaie and Zhihua Li and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, Analytical Chemistry and Langmuir.

In The Last Decade

Melvin Holmes

135 papers receiving 7.0k citations

Hit Papers

Variables selection methods in near-infrared spectroscopy 2010 2026 2015 2020 2010 2018 2017 250 500 750
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Variables selection methods in near-infrared spectroscopy
    2010 908 citations Xiaobo Zou, Megan Povey et al. profile →
  2. Preparation of an intelligent pH film based on biodegradable polymers and roselle anthocyanins for monitoring pork freshness
    2018 532 citations Junjun Zhang, Xiaobo Zou et al. Food Chemistry profile →
  3. Novel colorimetric films based on starch/polyvinyl alcohol incorporated with roselle anthocyanins for fish freshness monitoring
    2017 474 citations Xiaodong Zhai, Jiyong Shi et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Melvin Holmes United Kingdom 44 2.1k 1.7k 1.6k 1.5k 965 136 7.1k
Yunfei Xie China 49 2.0k 1.0× 987 0.6× 1.4k 0.9× 667 0.5× 1.3k 1.4× 308 7.8k
Megan Povey United Kingdom 43 2.3k 1.1× 1.3k 0.8× 2.3k 1.4× 1.4k 1.0× 598 0.6× 157 8.5k
José Manuel Barat Baviera Spain 52 3.2k 1.6× 1.1k 0.6× 1.6k 1.0× 930 0.6× 1.7k 1.7× 331 9.1k
Rui Li China 62 2.2k 1.0× 1.0k 0.6× 2.0k 1.2× 991 0.7× 4.6k 4.8× 646 13.0k
Xiaoli Li China 49 1.1k 0.5× 748 0.4× 1.5k 0.9× 2.6k 1.8× 1.9k 2.0× 377 7.5k
Sundaram Gunasekaran United States 52 4.2k 2.0× 1.2k 0.7× 2.0k 1.2× 661 0.4× 1000 1.0× 265 11.2k
Yong Fang China 44 1.6k 0.8× 697 0.4× 583 0.4× 663 0.5× 1.5k 1.6× 181 5.8k
Zhiwei Zhu China 53 2.3k 1.1× 500 0.3× 1.4k 0.9× 816 0.6× 858 0.9× 200 7.2k
Yahui Guo China 46 2.3k 1.1× 882 0.5× 943 0.6× 420 0.3× 1.8k 1.8× 287 7.9k
Yong Wang China 55 4.3k 2.1× 1.4k 0.8× 1.4k 0.9× 359 0.2× 1.8k 1.9× 429 10.7k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Melvin Holmes

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Melvin Holmes

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Burke, Melanie Rose, Markus Stieger, Yunqing Wang, et al.. (2025). Unveiling plant protein astringency perception through neural and cellular responses. Scientific Reports. 15(1). 39184–39184.
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Holden, John G., Rammile Ettelaie, Melvin Holmes, et al.. (2024). Estimating the reproduction number, R 0 , from individual-based models of tree disease spread. Ecological Modelling. 489. 110630–110630. 4 indexed citations
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Zhai, Xiaodong, Jiyong Shi, Xiaobo Zou, et al.. (2023). A ratiometric fluorescence amine sensor based on carbon quantum dot-loaded electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride film for visual monitoring of food freshness. Food Chemistry. 434. 137423–137423. 55 indexed citations
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Yang, Zhikun, Mingrui Li, Yanxiao Li, et al.. (2023). Sodium alginate/guar gum based nanocomposite film incorporating β-Cyclodextrin/persimmon pectin-stabilized baobab seed oil Pickering emulsion for mushroom preservation. Food Chemistry. 437(Pt 1). 137891–137891. 47 indexed citations
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Holmes, Melvin, Evangelos Liamas, Rammile Ettelaie, et al.. (2023). Transforming sustainable plant proteins into high performance lubricating microgels. Nature Communications. 14(1). 4743–4743. 40 indexed citations
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Huang, Xiaowei, Zhihua Li, Jin Xue, et al.. (2023). Fabrication and characterization of colorimetric indicator for Salmon freshness monitoring using agar/polyvinyl alcohol gel and anthocyanin from different plant sources. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 239. 124198–124198. 36 indexed citations
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Hao, Mengyu, Zhihua Li, Xiaowei Huang, et al.. (2023). A cell-based electrochemical taste sensor for detection of Hydroxy-α-sanshool. Food Chemistry. 418. 135941–135941. 24 indexed citations
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Holmes, Melvin, et al.. (2022). Increased SERCA2a sub-cellular heterogeneity in right-ventricular heart failure inhibits excitation-contraction coupling and modulates arrhythmogenic dynamics. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences. 377(1864). 20210317–20210317. 9 indexed citations
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Holmes, Melvin, et al.. (2021). Bioactive Contents, Antioxidant Activities, and Storage Stability of Commercially-Sold Baobab Fruit (Adansonia digitata L) Juice in Malawi. White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York). 7(4). 3 indexed citations
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Holmes, Melvin, et al.. (2021). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa on blood pressure and cardiometabolic markers. Nutrition Reviews. 80(6). 1723–1737. 21 indexed citations
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Yang, Zhikun, Xiaodong Zhai, Xiaobo Zou, et al.. (2020). Bilayer pH-sensitive colorimetric films with light-blocking ability and electrochemical writing property: Application in monitoring crucian spoilage in smart packaging. Food Chemistry. 336. 127634–127634. 95 indexed citations
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Bub, Achim, Corinne Malpuech‐Brugère, Caroline Orfila, et al.. (2019). A Dietary Intervention of Bioactive Enriched Foods Aimed at Adults at Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: Protocol and Results from PATHWAY-27 Pilot Study. Nutrients. 11(8). 1814–1814. 20 indexed citations
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Orfila, Caroline, et al.. (2018). Enrichment of Biscuits with Matcha Green Tea Powder: Its Impact on Consumer Acceptability and Acute Metabolic Response. Foods. 7(2). 17–17. 33 indexed citations
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Aktar, Tuğba, Jianshe Chen, Rammile Ettelaie, Melvin Holmes, & Brian Henson. (2016). Human roughness perception and possible factors effecting roughness sensation. Journal of Texture Studies. 48(3). 181–192. 19 indexed citations
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Aktar, Tuğba, Jianshe Chen, Rammile Ettelaie, & Melvin Holmes. (2015). Tactile Sensitivity and Capability of Soft‐Solid Texture Discrimination. Journal of Texture Studies. 46(6). 429–439. 28 indexed citations
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Castle, Laurence, Andy Hart, Melvin Holmes, & P. K. T. Oldring. (2006). Approach to stochastic modelling of consumer exposure for any substance from canned foods using simulant migration data. Food Additives & Contaminants. 23(5). 528–538. 12 indexed citations
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Holmes, Melvin, Andy Hart, Graham Smith, et al.. (2003). Dietary exposure to dioxins and PCBs including measurement uncertainty and limits of detection. Research Explorer (The University of Manchester). 60. 103–106. 4 indexed citations

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