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Chemistry research in New Zealand

University of Auckland ranks first in New Zealand for Chemistry research in 2022–2025 (#327 worldwide), followed by .

New Zealand's world rank
#44
of 73 countries, 2022–2025
Works, 2022–2025
452
Top-10% rate
17.3%
Ranked institutions
1

Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.

What is the best university for Chemistry in New Zealand?

#InstitutionWorld rankScoreTop-10% rateWorks
1University of AucklandAuckland #32719.520.3%95

Institutions in New Zealand above the floor of 40 fractional works in Chemistry, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.

Who are the top Chemistry researchers in New Zealand?

Michael Meot‐Ner, William A. Denny and Peter Schwerdtfeger rank highest among researchers based in New Zealand.

  1. 1Michael Meot‐Ner#222,676 worldwide overall346 citations · 49 works
  2. 2William A. Denny#223,507 worldwide overall468 citations · 54 works
  3. 3Peter Schwerdtfeger#223,570 worldwide overall563 citations · 39 works
  4. 4W.R. Roper#248,865 worldwide overall264 citations · 57 works
  5. 5Graham A. Bowmaker#270,120 worldwide overall457 citations · 40 works
  6. 6E. D. Hughes#334,278 worldwide overall195 citations · 48 works
  7. 7Ward T. Robinson#398,798 worldwide overall285 citations · 62 works
  8. 8Donald A. House#415,005 worldwide overall188 citations · 44 works
  9. 9George R. Clark#483,732 worldwide overall250 citations · 74 works
  10. 10Peter J. Steel#506,512 worldwide overall275 citations · 87 works
  11. 11Clifton E. F. Rickard#542,224 worldwide overall115 citations · 39 works
  12. 12Brian K. Nicholson#555,829 worldwide overall330 citations · 89 works
  13. 13William Henderson#566,323 worldwide overall273 citations · 74 works
  14. 14Jim Simpson#599,005 worldwide overall161 citations · 51 works
  15. 15T. N. Waters#746,338 worldwide overall124 citations · 42 works

How New Zealand compares with other countries in Chemistry