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Saudi Arabia
2026

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
56
Citations
10527
World Ranking
861
National Ranking
10

L. Syam Sundar publication distribution in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where L. Syam Sundar sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 659+

This scientist: 117 publications — 12th percentile

12% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 659 publications or more.

L. Syam Sundar D-index placement in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where L. Syam Sundar sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 83 scientists 31 D-Index: 113 scientists 32 D-Index: 144 scientists 33 D-Index: 153 scientists 34 D-Index: 189 scientists 35 D-Index: 158 scientists 36 D-Index: 139 scientists 37 D-Index: 127 scientists 38 D-Index: 130 scientists 39 D-Index: 126 scientists 40 D-Index: 104 scientists 41 D-Index: 100 scientists 42 D-Index: 107 scientists 43 D-Index: 101 scientists 44 D-Index: 103 scientists 45 D-Index: 79 scientists 46 D-Index: 88 scientists 47 D-Index: 70 scientists 48 D-Index: 83 scientists 49 D-Index: 44 scientists 50 D-Index: 64 scientists 51 D-Index: 56 scientists 52 D-Index: 50 scientists 53 D-Index: 48 scientists 54 D-Index: 58 scientists 55 D-Index: 52 scientists 56 D-Index: 48 scientists 57 D-Index: 42 scientists 58 D-Index: 34 scientists 59 D-Index: 42 scientists 60 D-Index: 37 scientists 61 D-Index: 42 scientists 62 D-Index: 44 scientists 63 D-Index: 22 scientists 64 D-Index: 33 scientists 65 D-Index: 29 scientists 66 D-Index: 23 scientists 67 D-Index: 29 scientists 68 D-Index: 24 scientists 69 D-Index: 19 scientists 70 D-Index: 34 scientists 71 D-Index: 26 scientists 72 D-Index: 19 scientists 73 D-Index: 18 scientists 74 D-Index: 19 scientists 75 D-Index: 14 scientists 76 D-Index: 19 scientists 77 D-Index: 8 scientists 78 D-Index: 18 scientists 79 D-Index: 16 scientists 80 D-Index: 12 scientists 81 D-Index: 17 scientists 82 D-Index: 11 scientists 83 D-Index: 16 scientists 84 D-Index: 7 scientists 85 D-Index: 9 scientists 86 D-Index: 8 scientists 87 D-Index: 6 scientists 88 D-Index: 6 scientists 89 D-Index: 7 scientists 90 D-Index: 10 scientists 91 D-Index: 4 scientists 92 D-Index: 4 scientists 93+ D-Index: 100 scientists
30 D-Index 93+

This scientist: 56 D-Index — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 93 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Saudi Arabia Leader Award

Overview

L. Syam Sundar is affiliated with Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University in Saudi Arabia and has an extensive publication record primarily within the field of engineering. Their research work spans several subfields, notably Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Materials Chemistry.

The primary focus areas of their research include topics such as:

  • Nanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer
  • Heat Transfer and Optimization
  • Heat Transfer Mechanisms
  • Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
  • Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies
  • Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods
  • Phase Change Materials Research

Frequent publication venues for Sundar's work include:

  • International Journal of Thermal Sciences
  • Journal of Molecular Liquids
  • Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments
  • Diamond and Related Materials
  • Alexandria Engineering Journal

The scientist has collaborated extensively with several frequent co-authors, including António C.M. Sousa, Zafar Said, E. Venkata Ramana, Kotturu V.V. Chandra Mouli, and B. Deepanraj.

Selected recent publications demonstrate the focus on nanofluids and related thermal and optical properties. These include:

  • Recent advances on the fundamental physical phenomena behind stability, dynamic motion, thermophysical properties, heat transport, applications, and challenges of nanofluids (2021, Physics Reports)
  • Recent advances on improved optical, thermal, and radiative characteristics of plasmonic nanofluids: Academic insights and perspectives (2021, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells)
  • Synthesis, stability, density, viscosity of ethylene glycol-based ternary hybrid nanofluids: Experimental investigations and model-prediction using modern machine learning techniques (2022, Powder Technology)
  • Preparation, characterization, stability, and thermal conductivity of rGO-Fe3O4-TiO2 hybrid nanofluid: An experimental study (2020, Powder Technology)
  • Heat transfer, entropy generation, economic and environmental analyses of linear fresnel reflector using novel rGO-Co3O4 hybrid nanofluids (2020, Renewable Energy)

Best Publications

  • Enhanced heat transfer and friction factor of MWCNT–Fe3O4/water hybrid nanofluids

    L. Syam Sundar;Manoj K. Singh;Antonio C.M. Sousa

  • Investigation of thermal conductivity and viscosity of Fe3O4 nanofluid for heat transfer applications

    L. Syam Sundar;Manoj K. Singh;Antonio C.M. Sousa

  • Hybrid nanofluids preparation, thermal properties, heat transfer and friction factor – A review

    L. Syam Sundar;K.V. Sharma;Manoj K. Singh;A.C.M. Sousa

  • Turbulent heat transfer and friction factor of Al2O3 Nanofluid in circular tube with twisted tape inserts

    L. Syam Sundar;K.V. Sharma;K.V. Sharma

  • Recent advances on the fundamental physical phenomena behind stability, dynamic motion, thermophysical properties, heat transport, applications, and challenges of nanofluids

    Zafar Said;Zafar Said;L. Syam Sundar;Arun Kumar Tiwari;Hafiz Muhammad Ali

  • Thermal conductivity and viscosity of stabilized ethylene glycol and water mixture Al2O3 nanofluids for heat transfer applications: An experimental study☆

    L. Syam Sundar;E. Venkata Ramana;Manoj K. Singh;Antonio C.M. Sousa

  • Estimation of heat transfer coefficient and friction factor in the transition flow with low volume concentration of Al2O3 nanofluid flowing in a circular tube and with twisted tape insert

    K.V. Sharma;L. Syam Sundar;P.K. Sarma

  • Experimental investigation of forced convection heat transfer and friction factor in a tube with Fe3O4 magnetic nanofluid

    L. Syam Sundar;M.T. Naik;K.V. Sharma;M.K. Singh

  • Experimental thermal conductivity of ethylene glycol and water mixture based low volume concentration of Al2O3 and CuO nanofluids

    L. Syam Sundar;Md. Hashim Farooky;S. Naga Sarada;M.K. Singh

  • Synthesis, stability, density, viscosity of ethylene glycol-based ternary hybrid nanofluids: Experimental investigations and model -prediction using modern machine learning techniques

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  • Empirical and theoretical correlations on viscosity of nanofluids: A review

    L. Syam Sundar;K.V. Sharma;M.T. Naik;Manoj K. Singh

  • Thermal conductivity of ethylene glycol and water mixture based Fe3O4 nanofluid

    L. Syam Sundar;Manoj K. Singh;Antonio C.M. Sousa

  • Nanodiamond-Fe3O4 nanofluids: Preparation and measurement of viscosity, electrical and thermal conductivities

    L. Syam Sundar;E. Venkata Ramana;M.P.F. Graça;Manoj K. Singh

  • Enhanced Thermal Conductivity and Viscosity of Nanodiamond-Nickel Nanocomposite Nanofluids

    L. Syam Sundar;Manoj K. Singh;E. Venkata Ramana;Budhendra Singh

  • Convective heat transfer and friction factor correlations of nanofluid in a tube and with inserts: A review

    L. Syam Sundar;Manoj K. Singh

  • Experimental investigation of Al2O3/water nanofluids on the effectiveness of solar flat-plate collectors with and without twisted tape inserts

    L. Syam Sundar;Manoj K. Singh;Manoj K. Singh;V. Punnaiah;Antonio C.M. Sousa

  • Energy, exergy, economic and environmental (4E) analysis of a parabolic trough solar collector using MXene based silicone oil nanofluids

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  • Recent advances on improved optical, thermal, and radiative characteristics of plasmonic nanofluids: Academic insights and perspectives

    Zafar Said;Zafar Said;Sahil Arora;Sajid Farooq;L. Syam Sundar

  • Viscosity of low volume concentrations of magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles dispersed in ethylene glycol and water mixture

    L. Syam Sundar;E. Venkata Ramana;M.K. Singh;A.C.M. De Sousa

  • Experimental investigation of the thermal transport properties of graphene oxide/Co3O4 hybrid nanofluids

    L. Syam Sundar;Manoj K. Singh;M.C. Ferro;Antonio C.M. Sousa

  • Thermal conductivity and viscosity of water based nanodiamond (ND) nanofluids: An experimental study☆

    L. Syam Sundar;Maria J. Hortiguela;Manoj K. Singh;Antonio C.M. Sousa

  • Effect of full length twisted tape inserts on heat transfer and friction factor enhancement with Fe3O4 magnetic nanofluid inside a plain tube: An experimental study

    L. Syam Sundar;N.T. Ravi Kumar;M.T. Naik;K.V. Sharma

Frequent Co-Authors

Antonio C.M. Sousa
Antonio C.M. Sousa University of Aveiro
Zafar Said
Zafar Said United Arab Emirates University
K.V. Sharma
K.V. Sharma Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
Hegazy Rezk
Hegazy Rezk Minia University
Arun Kumar Tiwari
Arun Kumar Tiwari GLA University
Mohsen Sheikholeslami
Mohsen Sheikholeslami Babol Noshirvani University of Technology
Hafiz Muhammad Ali
Hafiz Muhammad Ali King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Ali J. Chamkha
Ali J. Chamkha Kuwait College of Science and Technology
José Grácio
José Grácio University of Aveiro
Eduarda Pereira
Eduarda Pereira University of Aveiro

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