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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 45 11613 11224 40 40 161 10829

Ishak Ahmad publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Ishak Ahmad between 2000 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Ishak Ahmad published across 26 years, from 2000 to 2025, averaging 7.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 20 publications in 2021. 14 of the 187 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2000 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 20. Peak 20 publications in 2021. 2000: 1 publication 2001: 3 publications 2002: 0 publications 2003: 2 publications 2004: 2 publications 2005: 2 publications 2006: 9 publications 2007: 1 publication 2008: 1 publication 2009: 2 publications 2010: 3 publications 2011: 11 publications 2012: 16 publications 2013: 14 publications 2014: 12 publications 2015: 10 publications 2016: 6 publications 2017: 14 publications 2018: 15 publications 2019: 10 publications 2020: 9 publications 2021: 20 publications 2022: 8 publications 2023: 2 publications 2024: 8 publications 2025: 6 publications
2000 2025

187 publications in total across all disciplines

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Ishak Ahmad: publications per year, 2000 to 2025
Year Publications
2000 1
2001 3
2002 0
2003 2
2004 2
2005 2
2006 9
2007 1
2008 1
2009 2
2010 3
2011 11
2012 16
2013 14
2014 12
2015 10
2016 6
2017 14
2018 15
2019 10
2020 9
2021 20
2022 8
2023 2
2024 8
2025 6
Total 187
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Ishak Ahmad 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 Ishak Ahmad 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, 150–169 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: 161 publications — 17th percentile

17% 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
150–169 835 161
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
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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Ishak Ahmad 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 Ishak Ahmad 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, 44–45 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: 45 D-Index — 10th percentile

10% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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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 45
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
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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Overview

Ishak Ahmad is affiliated with the National University of Malaysia in Malaysia and works primarily within the field of Materials Science. Their research output spans seventy-one publications concentrated on various subfields including Biomaterials, Polymers and Plastics, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry.

The scientist's work covers a range of main topics, prominently featuring advanced cellulose research studies and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties. Other significant areas include conducting polymers and applications, nanocomposite films for food packaging, advanced sensor and energy harvesting materials, microplastics and plastic pollution, as well as aerogels and thermal insulation.

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Ishak Ahmad include:

  • Noor Afizah Rosli
  • Sook-Wai Phang
  • Wan Hafizi Wan Ishak
  • Lin Gan
  • Min Rui Chia

Several publication venues where Ishak Ahmad has disseminated research findings repeatedly are:

  • Sains Malaysiana
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science
  • Journal of Materials Research and Technology
  • Polymers
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Ishak Ahmad comprise the following:

  • Comprehensive exploration of natural degradation of poly(lactic acid) blends in various degradation media: A review, 2021, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Influence of amorphous cellulose on mechanical, thermal, and hydrolytic degradation of poly(lactic acid) biocomposites, 2020, Scientific Reports
  • Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide-nanocrystalline cellulose (CTAB-NCC) based microemulsions for enhancement of topical delivery of curcumin, 2020, Carbohydrate Polymers
  • Drug delivery and in vitro biocompatibility studies of gelatin-nanocellulose smart hydrogels cross-linked with gamma radiation, 2021, Journal of Materials Research and Technology
  • pH-Responsive Gamma-Irradiated Poly(Acrylic Acid)-Cellulose-Nanocrystal-Reinforced Hydrogels, 2020, Polymers

Best Publications

  • Extraction, preparation and characterization of cellulose fibres and nanocrystals from rice husk

    Nurain Johar;Ishak Ahmad;Alain Dufresne

  • Effects of hydrolysis conditions on the morphology, crystallinity, and thermal stability of cellulose nanocrystals extracted from kenaf bast fibers

    Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Ishak Ahmad;Ibrahim Abdullah;Alain Dufresne

  • Recent developments on nanocellulose reinforced polymer nanocomposites: A review

    Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Marcos Mariano;Jin Huang;Jin Huang;Ning Lin

  • Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from mengkuang leaves (Pandanus tectorius)

    Rasha M. Sheltami;Ibrahim Abdullah;Ishak Ahmad;Alain Dufresne

  • Advances in cellulose nanomaterials

    Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Marcos Mariano;Deepu A. Gopakumar;Ishak B. Ahmad

  • Recent developments in nanocellulose-based biodegradable polymers, thermoplastic polymers, and porous nanocomposites

    H. Kargarzadeh;J. Huang;J. Huang;N. Lin;Ishak Ahmad

  • Synthesis and characterization of thermo- and pH-responsive bacterial cellulose/acrylic acid hydrogels for drug delivery

    Mohd Cairul Iqbal Mohd Amin;Naveed Ahmad;Nadia Halib;Ishak Ahmad

  • Cellulose nanocrystals extracted from rice husks as a reinforcing material in gelatin hydrogels for use in controlled drug delivery systems

    Shok Yin Ooi;Ishak Ahmad;Mohd. Cairul Iqbal Mohd Amin

  • Methods for Extraction of Nanocellulose from Various Sources

    Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Michael Ioelovich;Ishak Ahmad;Sabu Thomas

  • Handbook of Nanocellulose and Cellulose Nanocomposites

    Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Ishak Ahmad;Sabu Thomas;Alain Dufresne

  • Cellulose nanocrystal: A promising toughening agent for unsaturated polyester nanocomposite

    Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Rasha M. Sheltami;Ishak Ahmad;Ibrahim Abdullah

  • Isolation and Characterization of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Agave angustifolia Fibre

    Noor Afizah Rosli;Ishak Ahmad;Ibrahim Abdullah

  • Effects of Rice Husk Filler on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Liquid Natural Rubber Compatibilized High-Density Polyethylene/Natural Rubber Blends

    Mohd. Suzeren Md. Jamil;Ishak Ahmad;Ibrahim Abdullah

  • Potential of using multiscale kenaf fibers as reinforcing filler in cassava starch-kenaf biocomposites.

    Siti Yasmine Zanariah Zainuddin;Ishak Ahmad;Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Ibrahim Abdullah

  • Comprehensive exploration of natural degradation of poly(lactic acid) blends in various degradation media: A review.

    Noor Afizah Rosli;Mehlika Karamanlioglu;Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Ishak Ahmad

  • Physicochemical Properties and Characterization of Nata de Coco from Local Food Industries as a Source of Cellulose

    Nadia Halib;Mohd Cairul Iqbal Mohd Amin;Ishak Ahmad

  • Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose and Nanocellulose From Pomelo (Citrus grandis) Albedo

    Nor Fazelin Mat Zain;Salma Mohamad Yusop;Ishak Ahmad

  • Starch biocomposite film reinforced by multiscale rice husk fiber

    Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Nurain Johar;Ishak Ahmad

  • Hydrophobic kenaf nanocrystalline cellulose for the binding of curcumin

    Norhidayu Zainuddin;Ishak Ahmad;Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Suria Ramli

  • Three techniques of interfacial bond strength estimation from direct observation of crack initiation and propagation in polymer–fibre systems

    E. Pisanova;S. Zhandarov;E. Mäder;Ishak Ahmad

  • Production and Characterisation of Cellulose and Nano-Crystalline Cellulose from Kenaf Core Wood

    Hoong Chi Chan;Chin Hua Chia;Sarani Zakaria;Ishak Ahmad

  • Gamma Irradiation-Assisted Synthesis of Cellulose Nanocrystal-Reinforced Gelatin Hydrogels

    Wan Hafizi Wan Ishak;Ishak Ahmad;Suria Ramli;Mohd Cairul Iqbal Mohd Amin

  • Physicochemical Properties and Characterization of Nata de Coco from Local Food Industries as a Source of Cellulose (Sifat Fizikokimia dan Pencirian Nata de Coco daripada Industri Makanan Tempatan Sebagai Sumber Selulosa)

    Nadia Halib;Iqbal Mohd Amin;Ishak Ahmad

Frequent Co-Authors

Alain Dufresne
Alain Dufresne Grenoble Institute of Technology
Sabu Thomas
Sabu Thomas Mahatma Gandhi University
Robert J. Young
Robert J. Young University of Manchester
Andrzej Galeski
Andrzej Galeski Polish Academy of Sciences
Edith Mäder
Edith Mäder Leibniz Association
Chin Hua Chia
Chin Hua Chia National University of Malaysia
Mario Grassi
Mario Grassi University of Trieste

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