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Hafiz M.N. Iqbal publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Hafiz M.N. Iqbal sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 530 publications — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Hafiz M.N. Iqbal D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Hafiz M.N. Iqbal sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 109 D-Index — 95th percentile

95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Mexico Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Mexico Leader Award

Overview

Hafiz M.N. Iqbal is affiliated with the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Mexico. Their research spans multiple disciplines with a strong focus on engineering, materials science, and environmental science. These main fields are further specialized into subfields such as materials chemistry, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, plant science, and renewable energy, sustainability, and the environment.

Their recent publication record includes a series of papers addressing environmental sustainability, advanced materials, and biocatalytic processes. Notable recent works are:

  • Plastic waste and its management strategies for environmental sustainability, 2021, Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • Bio-based active food packaging materials: Sustainable alternative to conventional petrochemical-based packaging materials, 2020, Food Research International
  • Soil carbon sequestration - An interplay between soil microbial community and soil organic matter dynamics, 2022, The Science of The Total Environment
  • Laccases and peroxidases: The smart, greener and futuristic biocatalytic tools to mitigate recalcitrant emerging pollutants, 2020, The Science of The Total Environment
  • Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles from Syzygium Cumini leaves extract with robust photocatalysis applications, 2021, Journal of Molecular Liquids

Their collaborative network includes frequent co-authors such as Muhammad Bilal, Roberto Parra-Saldívar, Elda M. Melchor-Martínez, Luiz Fernando Romanholo Ferreira, and Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernández. This indicates active participation in multidisciplinary scientific collaborations.

Key publication venues where they have contributed extensively include:

  • Chemosphere
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Environmental Research
  • The Science of The Total Environment
  • Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Their primary research topics cover:

  • Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Enzyme-mediated dye degradation
  • Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
  • Biofuel production and bioconversion

The breadth of these topics highlights an interdisciplinary approach integrating materials chemistry, environmental remediation, and biotechnological applications. Their work on enzyme-based catalysis and nanomaterials contributes to addressing challenges in pollutant degradation and renewable energy sources through sustainable methods.

Best Publications

  • Plastic waste and its management strategies for environmental sustainability

    Niyitanga Evode;Sarmad Ahmad Qamar;Muhammad Bilal;Damià Barceló;Damià Barceló;Damià Barceló

  • Environmentally-related contaminants of high concern: Potential sources and analytical modalities for detection, quantification, and treatment.

    Tahir Rasheed;Muhammad Bilal;Faran Nabeel;Muhammad Adeel

  • Bio-based active food packaging materials: Sustainable alternative to conventional petrochemical-based packaging materials.

    Muhammad Asgher;Sarmad Ahmad Qamar;Muhammad Bilal;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Emerging contaminants of high concern and their enzyme-assisted biodegradation - A review.

    Muhammad Bilal;Muhammad Adeel;Tahir Rasheed;Yuping Zhao

  • Biosorption: An Interplay between Marine Algae and Potentially Toxic Elements-A Review.

    Muhammad Bilal;Tahir Rasheed;Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernández;Ali Raza

  • Magnetic nanoparticles as versatile carriers for enzymes immobilization: A review.

    Muhammad Bilal;Yuping Zhao;Tahir Rasheed;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Fluorescent sensor based models for the detection of environmentally-related toxic heavy metals.

    Tahir Rasheed;Muhammad Bilal;Faran Nabeel;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Lignocellulose: A Sustainable Material to Produce Value-Added Products With a Zero Waste approach-A Review

    Alejandra Arevalo-Gallegos;Zanib Ahmad;Muhammad Asgher;Roberto Parra-Saldivar

  • Immobilized ligninolytic enzymes: An innovative and environmental responsive technology to tackle dye-based industrial pollutants - A review

    Muhammad Bilal;Muhammad Asgher;Roberto Parra-Saldivar;Hongbo Hu

  • Green biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaves extract of Artemisia vulgaris and their potential biomedical applications

    Tahir Rasheed;Muhammad Bilal;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal;Chuanlong Li

  • Emergent contaminants: Endocrine disruptors and their laccase-assisted degradation - A review.

    Carlos Barrios-Estrada;Magdalena de Jesús Rostro-Alanis;Blanca Delia Muñoz-Gutiérrez;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Algal biorefinery: A sustainable approach to valorize algal-based biomass towards multiple product recovery.

    Rashmi Chandra;Rashmi Chandra;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal;Garima Vishal;Hyung-Sool Lee

  • Naturally-derived biopolymers: Potential platforms for enzyme immobilization

    Muhammad Bilal;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Advances in the Valorization of Lignocellulosic Materials by Biotechnology: An Overview

    Hafiz Muhammad Nasir Iqbal;Godfrey Kyazze;Tajalli Keshavarz

  • Mitigation of environmental pollution by genetically engineered bacteria - Current challenges and future perspectives.

    Lina Liu;Muhammad Bilal;Xuguo Duan;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Nanotherapeutics: An insight into healthcare and multi-dimensional applications in medical sector of the modern world

    Minakshi Prasad;Upendra P. Lambe;Basanti Brar;Ikbal Shah

  • Hazardous contaminants in the environment and their laccase-assisted degradation - A review.

    Muhammad Bilal;Tahir Rasheed;Faran Nabeel;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Recent trends and valorization of immobilization strategies and ligninolytic enzymes by industrial biotechnology

    Muhammad Asgher;Muhammad Shahid;Shagufta Kamal;Hafiz Muhammad Nasir Iqbal

  • Multi-point enzyme immobilization, surface chemistry, and novel platforms: a paradigm shift in biocatalyst design.

    Muhammad Bilal;Muhammad Asgher;Hairong Cheng;Yunjun Yan

  • Endogenous and Exogenous Stimuli-Responsive Drug Delivery Systems for Programmed Site-Specific Release.

    Ali Raza;Tahir Rasheed;Faran Nabeel;Uzma Hayat

Frequent Co-Authors

Roberto Parra-Saldivar
Roberto Parra-Saldivar Cranfield University
Damià Barceló
Damià Barceló University of Almería
Kuldeep Dhama
Kuldeep Dhama Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Ruchi Tiwari
Ruchi Tiwari Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University
Ram Naresh Bharagava
Ram Naresh Bharagava Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
Ashutosh Sharma
Ashutosh Sharma Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Mahmoud Alagawany
Mahmoud Alagawany Zagazig University
Yashpal Singh Malik
Yashpal Singh Malik Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Raj Kumar Singh
Raj Kumar Singh Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Wanpen Chaicumpa
Wanpen Chaicumpa Mahidol University

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