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September 10, 2025Open Access

Are theoretical/computational chemists real chemists?

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The classification of chemists may obscure the actual work they perform and influence funding decisions.
Funding comparisons show significant differences in average costs between theoretical/computational chemists and organic chemists.
Rankings of chemists might mislead stakeholders, affecting pivotal decisions like research funding.
Misunderstandings about the roles of theoretical chemists can hinder their recognition as 'real' chemists.

Abstract

Although classifications and rankings do not define the range or scope of work a person/group can do, they are usually popular to look at, unfortunately these views are sometimes misleading in the decision making process,e.g. funding. How expensive is in average our science compared to that of say organic chemists?

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José G. Barroso (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1e17854b1d3bfb60fed80 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.59350/joaquinbarroso.27

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