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D-Index
70
Citations
13297
World Ranking
6049
National Ranking
67

L. John Kennedy publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where L. John Kennedy sits on this spectrum.

61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 187 publications — 28th percentile

28% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

L. John Kennedy D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where L. John Kennedy sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 70 D-Index — 68th percentile

68% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in India Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in India Leader Award

Overview

L. John Kennedy is affiliated with Vellore Institute of Technology University in India and has contributed extensively to the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. Their research spans a variety of topics within these disciplines, with a focus on nanomaterials, energy storage, and catalytic applications.

The scientist's primary fields of study include:

  • Materials Science
  • Engineering

Within these, the subfields of focus are:

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

L. John Kennedy's research topics cover a range of applied science areas, including:

  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • Advanced battery technologies research
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

Recent papers demonstrate their engagement with nanomaterials and catalytic processes for environmental and energy applications. Notable publications include:

  • Green synthesis of nickel oxide nanoparticles using Solanum trilobatum extract for cytotoxicity, antibacterial and photocatalytic studies, 2020, Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Synergic effect of Cu2O/MoS2/rGO for the sonophotocatalytic degradation of tetracycline and ciprofloxacin antibiotics, 2020, Ceramics International
  • Magnetically recoverable Mg substituted zinc ferrite nanocatalyst for biodiesel production: Process optimization, kinetic and thermodynamic analysis, 2020, Renewable Energy
  • Emerging trends in biomass-derived porous carbon materials for energy storage application: A critical review, 2023, Materials Today Sustainability
  • Hierarchical porous carbon derived from tea waste for energy storage applications: Waste to worth, 2020, Diamond and Related Materials

Their frequent coauthors reflect ongoing collaboration within the materials research community and include:

  • M. Bououdina
  • J. Judith Vijaya
  • B. Saravanakumar
  • P. Selvamani

L. John Kennedy's work is published regularly in venues such as:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Ceramics International
  • Synthetic Metals
  • Materials Letters
  • Results in Surfaces and Interfaces

Best Publications

  • Green synthesis of NiO nanoparticles using Moringa oleifera extract and their biomedical applications: Cytotoxicity effect of nanoparticles against HT-29 cancer cells.

    A. Angel Ezhilarasi;J. Judith Vijaya;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;M. Maaza

  • Green synthesis of NiO nanoparticles using Aegle marmelos leaf extract for the evaluation of in-vitro cytotoxicity, antibacterial and photocatalytic properties.

    A. Angel Ezhilarasi;J. Judith Vijaya;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;L. John Kennedy

  • Optical and magnetic properties of Mg-doped ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles prepared by rapid microwave combustion method

    A. Manikandan;J. Judith Vijaya;M. Sundararajan;C. Meganathan

  • Adsorption of phenol from aqueous solutions using mesoporous carbon prepared by two-stage process

    L. John Kennedy;J. Judith Vijaya;K. Kayalvizhi;G. Sekaran

  • Comparative study of microwave and conventional methods for the preparation and optical properties of novel MgO-micro and nano-structures

    N. Clament Sagaya Selvam;R. Thinesh Kumar;L. John Kennedy;J. Judith Vijaya

  • Green synthesis of Ag nanoparticles using Tamarind fruit extract for the antibacterial studies

    N. Jayaprakash;J. Judith Vijaya;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kombaiah

  • Synthesis, optical and magnetic properties of pure and Co-doped ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles by microwave combustion method

    A. Manikandan;L. John Kennedy;M. Bououdina;J. Judith Vijaya

  • Effect of Two-Stage Process on the Preparation and Characterization of Porous Carbon Composite from Rice Husk by Phosphoric Acid Activation

    L. John Kennedy;J. Judith Vijaya;G. Sekaran

  • Photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B under visible light using nanostructured zinc doped cobalt ferrite: Kinetics and mechanism

    M. Sundararajan;V. Sailaja;L. John Kennedy;J. Judith Vijaya

  • Spinel Ferrite Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Properties, and Perspective Applications

    Tetiana Tatarchuk;Mohamed Bououdina;J. Judith Vijaya;L. John Kennedy

  • Structural, optical and magnetic properties of Zn1−xCuxFe2O4 nanoparticles prepared by microwave combustion method

    A. Manikandan;J. Judith Vijaya;L. John Kennedy;M. Bououdina

  • Okra extract-assisted green synthesis of CoFe2O4 nanoparticles and their optical, magnetic, and antimicrobial properties

    K. Kombaiah;J. Judith Vijaya;L. John Kennedy;M. Bououdina

  • Optical and magnetic properties of Ni-doped ZnO nanoparticles

    S. Fabbiyola;V. Sailaja;L. John Kennedy;M. Bououdina

  • Visible light driven photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B using Mg doped cobalt ferrite spinel nanoparticles synthesized by microwave combustion method

    M. Sundararajan;L. John Kennedy;P. Nithya;J. Judith Vijaya

  • Bioreduction potentials of dried root of Zingiber officinale for a simple green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Antibacterial studies

    J. Judith Vijaya;N. Jayaprakash;N. Jayaprakash;K. Kombaiah;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu

  • Preparation and characterization of activated carbon derived from the Borassus flabellifer flower as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications

    M. Sivachidambaram;J. Judith Vijaya;L. John Kennedy;R. Jothiramalingam

  • Studies on the efficient dual performance of Mn1-xNixFe2O4 spinel nanoparticles in photodegradation and antibacterial activity.

    S.K. Jesudoss;J. Judith Vijaya;L. John Kennedy;P. Iyyappa Rajan

  • Comparative investigation of zirconium oxide (ZrO2) nano and microstructures for structural, optical and photocatalytic properties.

    N. Clament Sagaya Selvam;A. Manikandan;L. John Kennedy;J. Judith Vijaya

  • Electrical conductivity study of porous carbon composite derived from rice husk

    L. John Kennedy;J. Judith Vijaya;G. Sekaran

  • Studies on the microwave assisted and conventional combustion synthesis of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant extract based ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles and their optical and magnetic properties

    K. Kombaiah;J. Judith Vijaya;L. John Kennedy;M. Bououdina

  • Green synthesis of nickel oxide nanoparticles using Solanum trilobatum extract for cytotoxicity, antibacterial and photocatalytic studies

    A. Angel Ezhilarasi;A. Angel Ezhilarasi;J. Judith Vijaya;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;Xu Zhang

  • Antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized from serine.

    N. Jayaprakash;N. Jayaprakash;J. Judith Vijaya;L. John Kennedy;K. Priadharsini

Frequent Co-Authors

J. Judith Vijaya
J. Judith Vijaya Loyola College, Chennai
K. Kaviyarasu
K. Kaviyarasu University of South Africa
Ganesan Sekaran
Ganesan Sekaran Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
M. Bououdina
M. Bououdina Prince Sultan University
Hamad A. Al-Lohedan
Hamad A. Al-Lohedan King Saud University
A. Manikandan
A. Manikandan Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
Subramanian Sivasanker
Subramanian Sivasanker Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Malik Maaza
Malik Maaza University of South Africa
Steve Dunn
Steve Dunn London South Bank University
Ramasamy Jayavel
Ramasamy Jayavel Anna University, Chennai

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