Rui L. Reis

101.9k total citations · 20 hit papers
1.6k papers, 78.0k citations indexed

About

Rui L. Reis is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Rui L. Reis has authored 1.6k papers receiving a total of 78.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 737 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 719 papers in Biomaterials and 301 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Rui L. Reis's work include Bone Tissue Engineering Materials (436 papers), Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications (345 papers) and 3D Printing in Biomedical Research (230 papers). Rui L. Reis is often cited by papers focused on Bone Tissue Engineering Materials (436 papers), Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications (345 papers) and 3D Printing in Biomedical Research (230 papers). Rui L. Reis collaborates with scholars based in Portugal, United States and Spain. Rui L. Reis's co-authors include João F. Mano, Joaquím M. Oliveira, Manuela E. Gomes, Alexandra P. Marques, Nuno M. Neves, Ana Rita C. Duarte, António J. Salgado, Rui A. Sousa, Vítor M. Correlo and Patrícia B. Malafaya and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society, Chemical Society Reviews and Advanced Materials.

In The Last Decade

Rui L. Reis

1.6k papers receiving 76.5k citations

Hit Papers

Natural Deep Eutectic Sol... 2004 2026 2011 2018 2014 2004 2020 2007 2007 500 1000 1.5k
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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. Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents – Solvents for the 21st Century
    2014 1.9k citations Rui L. Reis et al. profile →
  2. Bone Tissue Engineering: State of the Art and Future Trends
    2004 1.3k citations Rui L. Reis et al. profile →
  3. The stiffness of living tissues and its implications for tissue engineering
    2020 1.1k citations Alexandra P. Marques, Rui L. Reis et al. profile →
  4. Natural–origin polymers as carriers and scaffolds for biomolecules and cell delivery in tissue engineering applications
    2007 1.0k citations Rui L. Reis et al. profile →
  5. Natural origin biodegradable systems in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: present status and some moving trends
    2007 795 citations João F. Mano, Simone S. Silva et al. profile →
  6. Natural‐Based Nanocomposites for Bone Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine: A Review
    2015 716 citations Sandra Pina, Joaquím M. Oliveira et al. profile →
  7. From basics to clinical: A comprehensive review on spinal cord injury
    2013 631 citations Rui L. Reis et al. profile →
  8. Scaffold Fabrication Technologies and Structure/Function Properties in Bone Tissue Engineering
    2021 630 citations Sandra Pina, Rui L. Reis et al. Advanced Functional Materials profile →
  9. Graft copolymerized chitosan—present status and applications
    2005 510 citations Rui L. Reis, João F. Mano et al. profile →
  10. Cork: properties, capabilities and applications
    2005 501 citations Vítor M. Correlo, Rui L. Reis et al. profile →
  11. Adipose Tissue Derived Stem Cells Secretome: Soluble Factors and Their Roles in Regenerative Medicine
    2010 491 citations Rui L. Reis et al. profile →
  12. Natural polymers for the microencapsulation of cells
    2014 445 citations João F. Mano, Rui L. Reis et al. profile →
  13. Bioactive Silicate Nanoplatelets for Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells
    2013 442 citations Rui L. Reis, Alexandra P. Marques et al. profile →
  14. Bone morphogenetic proteins in tissue engineering: the road from laboratory to clinic, part II (BMP delivery)
    2008 436 citations Rui L. Reis et al. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine profile →
  15. Scaffolding Strategies for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Applications
    2019 352 citations Sandra Pina, F. Raquel Maia et al. Materials profile →
  16. Silk fibroin/hydroxyapatite composites for bone tissue engineering
    2017 350 citations Subhas C. Kundu, Rui L. Reis et al. profile →
  17. Engineering bioinks for 3D bioprinting
    2021 187 citations Rui L. Reis, Joaquím M. Oliveira et al. profile →
  18. Microfluidic Devices: A Tool for Nanoparticle Synthesis and Performance Evaluation
    2023 182 citations Rui L. Reis, Nuno M. Neves et al. profile →
  19. Bioinspired Polyacrylic Acid‐Based Dressing: Wet Adhesive, Self‐Healing, and Multi‐Biofunctional Coacervate Hydrogel Accelerates Wound Healing
    2023 128 citations Subhas C. Kundu, Rui L. Reis et al. profile →
  20. Extracellular matrix-derived materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: A journey from isolation to characterization and application
    2024 57 citations Rui L. Reis, Rogério P. Pirraco et al. Bioactive Materials profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Rui L. Reis Portugal 128 36.6k 33.4k 12.8k 9.8k 5.7k 1.6k 78.0k
Antonios G. Mikos United States 119 31.9k 0.9× 22.4k 0.7× 13.3k 1.0× 7.7k 0.8× 4.4k 0.8× 544 54.1k
Ali Khademhosseini United States 154 60.8k 1.7× 28.7k 0.9× 14.7k 1.1× 11.4k 1.2× 11.5k 2.0× 759 89.4k
David Mooney United States 152 51.4k 1.4× 34.9k 1.0× 18.7k 1.5× 19.3k 2.0× 18.2k 3.2× 656 102.1k
Teruo Okano Japan 133 26.2k 0.7× 24.9k 0.7× 16.5k 1.3× 12.9k 1.3× 14.9k 2.6× 990 67.1k
Jeffrey A. Hubbell Switzerland 116 19.0k 0.5× 17.4k 0.5× 7.7k 0.6× 11.3k 1.1× 5.5k 1.0× 451 47.7k
Kristi S. Anseth United States 116 22.4k 0.6× 15.0k 0.4× 6.5k 0.5× 6.8k 0.7× 10.0k 1.8× 447 46.3k
Jason A. Burdick United States 114 24.8k 0.7× 15.9k 0.5× 8.0k 0.6× 6.2k 0.6× 8.2k 1.4× 356 44.5k
X. Peter United States 101 21.5k 0.6× 20.6k 0.6× 8.4k 0.7× 4.0k 0.4× 4.5k 0.8× 255 38.4k
João F. Mano Portugal 101 19.9k 0.5× 18.8k 0.6× 4.4k 0.3× 3.7k 0.4× 4.9k 0.9× 898 42.6k
Aldo R. Boccaccini Germany 118 43.1k 1.2× 22.5k 0.7× 13.1k 1.0× 3.1k 0.3× 2.4k 0.4× 1.4k 69.7k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Li, Liqi, Maohua Chen, Rui L. Reis, et al.. (2025). Advancements of nanoscale drug formulations for combination treatment of colorectal cancer. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 674. 125508–125508. 3 indexed citations
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Pardo, Alberto, Syeda Mahwish Bakht, Manuel Gómez‐Florit, et al.. (2024). Guiding Stem Cell Tenogenesis by Modulation of Growth Factor Signaling and Cell‐Scale Biophysical Cues in Bioengineered Constructs. Advanced Functional Materials. 34(29). 6 indexed citations
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Maia, F. Raquel, et al.. (2024). Characterization of Iron Oxide Nanotubes Obtained by Anodic Oxidation for Biomedical Applications—In Vitro Studies. Materials. 17(15). 3627–3627. 3 indexed citations
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Caldas, Mariana, Ana Isabel Barbosa, Mrinal Bhattacharya, Rui L. Reis, & Vítor M. Correlo. (2024). Natural melanin nanoparticles (MNPs) extracted from Sepia officinalis: A cost-effective, chemo-photothermal, synergistic nanoplatform for osteosarcoma treatment. Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces. 239. 113937–113937. 9 indexed citations
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Fangueiro, Joana F., et al.. (2023). Replication of natural surface topographies to generate advanced cell culture substrates. Bioactive Materials. 28. 337–347. 14 indexed citations
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Costa, Rui R., David Caballero, Diana Soares da Costa, et al.. (2023). Microfluidic‐Assisted Interfacial Complexation of Extracellular Matrix Components to Mimic the Properties of Neural Tissues. Advanced Materials Technologies. 8(19). 6 indexed citations
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Martins, Eva, Rui L. Reis, & Tiago H. Silva. (2023). In Vivo Skin Hydrating Efficacy of Fish Collagen from Greenland Halibut as a High-Value Active Ingredient for Cosmetic Applications. Marine Drugs. 21(2). 57–57. 19 indexed citations
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Silva, Lucília P. da, Alain da Silva Morais, Katia A. Mesquita, et al.. (2022). Injectable laminin-biofunctionalized gellan gum hydrogels loaded with myoblasts for skeletal muscle regeneration. Acta Biomaterialia. 143. 282–294. 21 indexed citations
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Vale, Ana C., et al.. (2020). 3D‐printed cryomilled poly(ε‐caprolactone)/graphene composite scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials. 109(7). 961–972. 28 indexed citations
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Costa‐Almeida, Raquel, Rui L. Reis, & Manuela E. Gomes. (2019). Metabolic Disease Epidemics: Emerging Challenges in Regenerative Medicine. Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism. 30(3). 147–149. 6 indexed citations
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Kundu, Banani, et al.. (2018). Template mediated protein self-assembly as a valuable tool in regenerative therapy. Biomedical Materials. 13(4). 44101–44101. 3 indexed citations
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Marques, Alexandra P., Rogério P. Pirraco, Mariana T. Cerqueira, & Rui L. Reis. (2017). Skin Tissue Models. Elsevier eBooks. 8 indexed citations
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Vieira, Sílvia, Stéphanie Vial, Alain da Silva Morais, et al.. (2016). Gellan-gum coated gold nanorods: A new tool for biomedical applications. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 4. 1 indexed citations
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Gonçalves, Ana I., Márcia T. Rodrigues, Sang Jin Lee, et al.. (2013). Understanding the Role of Growth Factors in Modulating Stem Cell Tenogenesis. PLoS ONE. 8(12). e83734–e83734. 88 indexed citations
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Santos, T. C., Alexandra P. Marques, Simone S. Silva, et al.. (2012). In Vivo Performance of Chitosan/Soy-Based Membranes as Wound-Dressing Devices for Acute Skin Wounds. Tissue Engineering Part A. 19(7-8). 860–869. 29 indexed citations
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Babo, Pedro S., Vítor Espirito Santo, Manuela E. Gomes, & Rui L. Reis. (2012). Development of a bilayered system for periodontal regeneration using tissue engineering approaches. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. 6. 13–13. 2 indexed citations
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Santos, T. C., Sabine Pfeifer, Alexandra P. Marques, et al.. (2012). Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 Incorporation in Starch-Based Bone Tissue-Engineered Constructs Promote the In Vivo Expression of Neovascularization Mediators. Tissue Engineering Part A. 19(7-8). 834–848. 16 indexed citations
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Espregueira‐Mendes, João, et al.. (2012). Osteochondral transplantation using autografts from the upper tibio‐fibular joint for the treatment of knee cartilage lesions. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy. 20(6). 1136–1142. 32 indexed citations
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Martins, Albino, et al.. (2006). Improvement of Polycaprolactone Nanofibers Topographies: Testing the Influence in Osteoblastic Proliferation.. TechConnect Briefs. 2(2006). 148–151. 1 indexed citations
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Marques, Alexandra P., Rui L. Reis, & John A. Hunt. (2004). Cytokine secretion from mononuclear cells cultured in vitro with starch‐based polymers and poly‐L‐lactide. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 71A(3). 419–429. 36 indexed citations

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