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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 100 1062 1014 1 1 542 33806
Chemistry 98 1409 1255 2 2 486 31921

Dimitrios N. Bikiaris publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Dimitrios N. Bikiaris between 1997 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Dimitrios N. Bikiaris published across 29 years, from 1997 to 2025, averaging 22.8 papers a year. Output peaked at 60 publications in 2024. 105 of the 662 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
20 40 60
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1997 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 60. Peak 60 publications in 2024. 1997: 7 publications 1998: 5 publications 1999: 6 publications 2000: 2 publications 2001: 6 publications 2002: 1 publication 2003: 1 publication 2004: 3 publications 2005: 4 publications 2006: 17 publications 2007: 27 publications 2008: 15 publications 2009: 18 publications 2010: 22 publications 2011: 17 publications 2012: 16 publications 2013: 25 publications 2014: 28 publications 2015: 36 publications 2016: 27 publications 2017: 22 publications 2018: 27 publications 2019: 34 publications 2020: 43 publications 2021: 58 publications 2022: 50 publications 2023: 40 publications 2024: 60 publications 2025: 45 publications
1997 2025

662 publications in total across all disciplines

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Dimitrios N. Bikiaris: publications per year, 1997 to 2025
Year Publications
1997 7
1998 5
1999 6
2000 2
2001 6
2002 1
2003 1
2004 3
2005 4
2006 17
2007 27
2008 15
2009 18
2010 22
2011 17
2012 16
2013 25
2014 28
2015 36
2016 27
2017 22
2018 27
2019 34
2020 43
2021 58
2022 50
2023 40
2024 60
2025 45
Total 662
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Dimitrios N. Bikiaris publications per year - data summary

  • Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, a Materials Science scholar from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, has 662 publications recorded across 29 years, from 1997 to 2025.
  • The oldest publication on record dates to 1997 and the most recent to 2025.
  • The most productive year is 2024, with 60 publications.
  • The least productive years with any output are 2002 and 2003, with 1 publication each.
  • The rate of publication averages 22.8 papers per year over the whole span, or 22.8 per year counting only the 29 years with at least one publication.
  • The last 5 years on the chart (2021-2025) hold 253 publications, 38% of the career total.
  • Split into equal eras - 1997-2006: 52 publications (5.2 per year); 2007-2016: 231 publications (23.1 per year); 2017-2025: 379 publications (42.1 per year).
  • Comparing the opening and closing eras, the overall trend of publication is rising.

Dimitrios N. Bikiaris publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Dimitrios N. Bikiaris sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 57 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 50–69 to 1,163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 891. Most scientists, 891, have 190–209 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 530–549 publications, is where this scientist sits. 50–69 publications: 28 scientists 70–89 publications: 152 scientists 90–109 publications: 356 scientists 110–129 publications: 487 scientists 130–149 publications: 723 scientists 150–169 publications: 835 scientists 170–189 publications: 850 scientists 190–209 publications: 891 scientists 210–229 publications: 862 scientists 230–249 publications: 766 scientists 250–269 publications: 726 scientists 270–289 publications: 665 scientists 290–309 publications: 593 scientists 310–329 publications: 537 scientists 330–349 publications: 477 scientists 350–369 publications: 440 scientists 370–389 publications: 356 scientists 390–409 publications: 321 scientists 410–429 publications: 256 scientists 430–449 publications: 246 scientists 450–469 publications: 216 scientists 470–489 publications: 212 scientists 490–509 publications: 174 scientists 510–529 publications: 194 scientists 530–549 publications: 162 scientists 550–569 publications: 131 scientists 570–589 publications: 111 scientists 590–609 publications: 103 scientists 610–629 publications: 99 scientists 630–649 publications: 77 scientists 650–669 publications: 92 scientists 670–689 publications: 56 scientists 690–709 publications: 53 scientists 710–729 publications: 53 scientists 730–749 publications: 38 scientists 750–769 publications: 52 scientists 770–789 publications: 43 scientists 790–809 publications: 38 scientists 810–829 publications: 34 scientists 830–849 publications: 25 scientists 850–869 publications: 18 scientists 870–889 publications: 20 scientists 890–909 publications: 24 scientists 910–929 publications: 27 scientists 930–949 publications: 20 scientists 950–969 publications: 17 scientists 970–989 publications: 10 scientists 990–1,009 publications: 16 scientists 1,010–1,029 publications: 13 scientists 1,030–1,049 publications: 12 scientists 1,050–1,069 publications: 9 scientists 1,070–1,089 publications: 8 scientists 1,090–1,109 publications: 7 scientists 1,110–1,129 publications: 9 scientists 1,130–1,149 publications: 2 scientists 1,150–1,162 publications: 5 scientists 1,163+ publications: 100 scientists
50–69 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 542 publications — 89th percentile

89% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
50–69 28
70–89 152
90–109 356
110–129 487
130–149 723
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477
350–369 440
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246
450–469 216
470–489 212
490–509 174
510–529 194
530–549 162 542
550–569 131
570–589 111
590–609 103
610–629 99
630–649 77
650–669 92
670–689 56
690–709 53
710–729 53
730–749 38
750–769 52
770–789 43
790–809 38
810–829 34
830–849 25
850–869 18
870–889 20
890–909 24
910–929 27
930–949 20
950–969 17
970–989 10
990–1,009 16
1,010–1,029 13
1,030–1,049 12
1,050–1,069 9
1,070–1,089 8
1,090–1,109 7
1,110–1,129 9
1,130–1,149 2
1,150–1,162 5
1,163+ 100
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Dimitrios N. Bikiaris publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026 - data summary

  • The chart plots the publication count of all 12,847 Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026, grouped into 57 ranges running from 50–69 to 1,163+ publications.
  • Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, a Materials Science scholar from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, records 542 publications - the 89th percentile of the discipline.
  • 89% of ranked Materials Science scientists score the same or lower than Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, and about 11% score higher.
  • The median of the discipline falls in the 250–269 publications range, and Dimitrios N. Bikiaris ranks above the median.
  • The most crowded range is 190–209 publications, holding 891 scientists (7% of the field).
  • 70% of the field sits in the lowest quarter of the value range (up to 330–349 publications), so the distribution is heavily right-skewed and high scores are rare.
  • The final bar has no upper bound: it groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more, 100 scientists in all (<1% of the field).

Dimitrios N. Bikiaris D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Dimitrios N. Bikiaris sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 165+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 667. Most scientists, 667, have 52–53 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 100–101 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 100 D-Index — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

View D-Index distribution as a table
Number of Materials Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 211
42–43 450
44–45 612
46–47 612
48–49 598
50–51 657
52–53 667
54–55 621
56–57 597
58–59 610
60–61 587
62–63 606
64–65 533
66–67 490
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359
76–77 323
78–79 299
80–81 230
82–83 210
84–85 195
86–87 203
88–89 175
90–91 175
92–93 142
94–95 121
96–97 117
98–99 107
100–101 88 100
102–103 85
104–105 68
106–107 62
108–109 57
110–111 45
112–113 49
114–115 50
116–117 34
118–119 38
120–121 37
122–123 29
124–125 28
126–127 24
128–129 33
130–131 28
132–133 21
134–135 20
136–137 23
138–139 17
140–141 12
142–143 17
144–145 21
146–147 13
148–149 11
150–151 14
152–153 13
154–155 9
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 4
162–163 4
164 3
165+ 98
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Dimitrios N. Bikiaris D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026 - data summary

  • The chart plots the discipline H-index (D-index) of all 12,847 Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026, grouped into 64 ranges running from 40–41 to 165+ D-Index.
  • Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, a Materials Science scholar from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, records 100 D-Index - the 92nd percentile of the discipline.
  • 92% of ranked Materials Science scientists score the same or lower than Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, and about 8% score higher.
  • The median of the discipline falls in the 62–63 D-Index range, and Dimitrios N. Bikiaris ranks above the median.
  • The most crowded range is 52–53 D-Index, holding 667 scientists (5% of the field).
  • 68% of the field sits in the lowest quarter of the value range (up to 70–71 D-Index), so the distribution is heavily right-skewed and high scores are rare.
  • The final bar has no upper bound: it groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more, 98 scientists in all (<1% of the field).

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Greece Leader Award
  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in Greece Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Greece Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in Greece Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Chemistry in Greece Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Materials Science in Greece Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Greece Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in Greece Leader Award

Overview

Dimitrios N. Bikiaris is affiliated with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece. Their research primarily spans the fields of Materials Science and Engineering, with a significant concentration in biomaterials and polymer science.

Their research output includes numerous publications focusing on biodegradable polymers, polymer crystallization, microplastics, and polymer nanocomposites, emphasizing both fundamental properties and applied materials. Their expertise extends to the utilization of carbon dioxide in catalysis, as well as the development of nanocomposite films for food packaging and technologies related to additive manufacturing and 3D printing.

Frequent coauthors in their work include:

  • Dimitra A. Lambropoulou
  • Zoi Terzopoulou
  • Alexandra Zamboulis
  • Panagiotis Α. Klonos
  • Apostolos Kyritsis

Publications by Dimitrios N. Bikiaris have appeared repeatedly in certain journals, with notable venues including:

  • Polymers
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Molecules
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Macromol-A Journal of Macromolecular Research

Their recent representative papers consist of:

  • Poly(lactic Acid): A Versatile Biobased Polymer for the Future with Multifunctional Properties-From Monomer Synthesis, Polymerization Techniques and Molecular Weight Increase to PLA Applications, 2021, Polymers
  • Polymer/Metal Organic Framework (MOF) Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications, 2020, Molecules
  • Aging effects on low- and high-density polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene under UV irradiation: An insight into decomposition mechanism by Py-GC/MS for microplastic analysis, 2021, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
  • Poly(Lactic Acid)-Based Microparticles for Drug Delivery Applications: An Overview of Recent Advances, 2022, Pharmaceutics
  • Biocompatible Synthetic Polymers for Tissue Engineering Purposes, 2022, Biomacromolecules

The scientist's main fields of study include:

  • Materials Science
  • Engineering

Within these fields, more specialized subfields addressed include:

  • Biomaterials
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Pollution
  • Materials Chemistry

Their key research topics cover:

  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Polymer crystallization and properties
  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
  • Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties
  • Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis
  • Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
  • Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies

Best Publications

  • Can nanoparticles really enhance thermal stability of polymers? Part I: An overview on thermal decomposition of addition polymers

    K. Chrissafis;D. Bikiaris

  • Recent Modifications of Chitosan for Adsorption Applications: A Critical and Systematic Review

    George Z. Kyzas;Dimitrios N. Bikiaris

  • Production of bio-based 2,5-furan dicarboxylate polyesters: Recent progress and critical aspects in their synthesis and thermal properties

    George Z. Papageorgiou;Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou;Zoi Terzopoulou;Dimitrios N. Bikiaris

  • Ochre-differentiation through micro-Raman and micro-FTIR spectroscopies: application on wall paintings at Meteora and Mount Athos, Greece.

    D. Bikiaris;Sister Daniilia;S. Sotiropoulou;O. Katsimbiri

  • Chitosan nanoparticles loaded with dorzolamide and pramipexole

    Sofia Papadimitriou;Dimitrios Bikiaris;Konstantinos Avgoustakis;Evangelos Karavas

  • Microstructure and Properties of Polypropylene/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites

    Dimitrios Bikiaris

  • Synthesis and adsorption application of succinyl-grafted chitosan for the simultaneous removal of zinc and cationic dye from binary hazardous mixtures

    George Z. Kyzas;Panoraia I. Siafaka;Eleni G. Pavlidou;Konstantinos J. Chrissafis

  • Compatibilisation effect of PP-g-MA copolymer on iPP/SiO2 nanocomposites prepared by melt mixing

    Dimitrios N. Bikiaris;Alexandos Vassiliou;Eleni Pavlidou;George P. Karayannidis

  • Synthesis of poly(ethylene furandicarboxylate) polyester using monomers derived from renewable resources: thermal behavior comparison with PET and PEN

    George Z. Papageorgiou;Vasilios Tsanaktsis;Dimitrios N. Bikiaris

  • Investigation of the release mechanism of a sparingly water-soluble drug from solid dispersions in hydrophilic carriers based on physical state of drug, particle size distribution and drug–polymer interactions

    Evangelos Karavas;Emmanuel Georgarakis;Michael P. Sigalas;Konstantinos Avgoustakis

  • Polymer/Metal Organic Framework (MOF) Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications

    Dimitrios Giliopoulos;Alexandra Zamboulis;Dimitrios Giannakoudakis;Dimitrios Bikiaris

  • LDPE/starch blends compatibilized with PE‐g‐MA copolymers

    D. Bikiaris;C. Panayiotou

  • Dynamic mechanical and morphological studies of isotactic polypropylene/fumed silica nanocomposites with enhanced gas barrier properties

    V. Vladimirov;C. Betchev;A. Vassiliou;G. Papageorgiou

  • Synthesis and comparative biodegradability studies of three poly(alkylene succinate)s

    Dimitrios N. Bikiaris;George Z. Papageorgiou;Dimitris S. Achilias

  • Effect of acid treated multi-walled carbon nanotubes on the mechanical, permeability, thermal properties and thermo-oxidative stability of isotactic polypropylene

    D. Bikiaris;A. Vassiliou;K. Chrissafis;K.M. Paraskevopoulos

  • Insight on the Formation of Chitosan Nanoparticles through Ionotropic Gelation with Tripolyphosphate

    Emmanuel N. Koukaras;Sofia A. Papadimitriou;Dimitrios N. Bikiaris;George E. Froudakis

  • Thermal degradation mechanism of poly(ethylene succinate) and poly(butylene succinate) : Comparative study

    K. Chrissafis;K.M. Paraskevopoulos;D.N. Bikiaris

  • Synthesis, characterization, and biodegradability of fatty-acid esters of amylose and starch

    J. Aburto;I. Alric;S. Thiebaud;E. Borredon

  • Synthesis of the bio-based polyester poly(propylene 2,5-furan dicarboxylate). Comparison of thermal behavior and solid state structure with its terephthalate and naphthalate homologues

    George Z. Papageorgiou;Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou;Vasilios Tsanaktsis;Dimitrios N. Bikiaris

  • Solid dispersions, Part I: recent evolutions and future opportunities in manufacturing methods for dissolution rate enhancement of poorly water-soluble drugs

    Dimitrios N Bikiaris

Frequent Co-Authors

George Z. Papageorgiou
George Z. Papageorgiou Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Konstantinos Chrissafis
Konstantinos Chrissafis Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
George Z. Kyzas
George Z. Kyzas Democritus University of Thrace
Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou
Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou Queen Mary University of London
Dimitris S. Achilias
Dimitris S. Achilias Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Konstantinos M. Paraskevopoulos
Konstantinos M. Paraskevopoulos Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Costas Panayiotou
Costas Panayiotou Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Margaritis Kostoglou
Margaritis Kostoglou Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Dimitra A. Lambropoulou
Dimitra A. Lambropoulou Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Apostolos Kyritsis
Apostolos Kyritsis National Technical University of Athens

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