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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Saudi Arabia
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 56 861 789 10 10 117 10527

L. Syam Sundar publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by L. Syam Sundar between 2008 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. L. Syam Sundar published across 18 years, from 2008 to 2025, averaging 11.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 34 publications in 2023. 54 of the 211 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2008 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 34. Peak 34 publications in 2023. 2008: 2 publications 2009: 5 publications 2010: 2 publications 2011: 2 publications 2012: 5 publications 2013: 6 publications 2014: 8 publications 2015: 5 publications 2016: 6 publications 2017: 7 publications 2018: 7 publications 2019: 2 publications 2020: 10 publications 2021: 32 publications 2022: 24 publications 2023: 34 publications 2024: 24 publications 2025: 30 publications
2008 2025

211 publications in total across all disciplines

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L. Syam Sundar: publications per year, 2008 to 2025
Year Publications
2008 2
2009 5
2010 2
2011 2
2012 5
2013 6
2014 8
2015 5
2016 6
2017 7
2018 7
2019 2
2020 10
2021 32
2022 24
2023 34
2024 24
2025 30
Total 211
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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.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 47–56 to 659+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 155. Most scientists, 155, have 147–156 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 659 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 117–126 publications, is where this scientist sits. 47–56 publications: 10 scientists 57–66 publications: 23 scientists 67–76 publications: 32 scientists 77–86 publications: 62 scientists 87–96 publications: 67 scientists 97–106 publications: 91 scientists 107–116 publications: 113 scientists 117–126 publications: 115 scientists 127–136 publications: 130 scientists 137–146 publications: 140 scientists 147–156 publications: 155 scientists 157–166 publications: 132 scientists 167–176 publications: 133 scientists 177–186 publications: 130 scientists 187–196 publications: 140 scientists 197–206 publications: 115 scientists 207–216 publications: 125 scientists 217–226 publications: 117 scientists 227–236 publications: 99 scientists 237–246 publications: 92 scientists 247–256 publications: 100 scientists 257–266 publications: 95 scientists 267–276 publications: 88 scientists 277–286 publications: 77 scientists 287–296 publications: 74 scientists 297–306 publications: 74 scientists 307–316 publications: 62 scientists 317–326 publications: 70 scientists 327–336 publications: 59 scientists 337–346 publications: 58 scientists 347–356 publications: 45 scientists 357–366 publications: 44 scientists 367–376 publications: 36 scientists 377–386 publications: 41 scientists 387–396 publications: 32 scientists 397–406 publications: 23 scientists 407–416 publications: 28 scientists 417–426 publications: 27 scientists 427–436 publications: 25 scientists 437–446 publications: 23 scientists 447–456 publications: 23 scientists 457–466 publications: 20 scientists 467–476 publications: 12 scientists 477–486 publications: 24 scientists 487–496 publications: 18 scientists 497–506 publications: 12 scientists 507–516 publications: 13 scientists 517–526 publications: 21 scientists 527–536 publications: 12 scientists 537–546 publications: 8 scientists 547–556 publications: 16 scientists 557–566 publications: 3 scientists 567–576 publications: 11 scientists 577–586 publications: 6 scientists 587–596 publications: 5 scientists 597–606 publications: 6 scientists 607–616 publications: 7 scientists 617–626 publications: 7 scientists 627–636 publications: 10 scientists 637–646 publications: 4 scientists 647–656 publications: 3 scientists 657–658 publications: 2 scientists 659+ publications: 100 scientists
47–56 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.

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Number of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,445 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
47–56 10
57–66 23
67–76 32
77–86 62
87–96 67
97–106 91
107–116 113
117–126 115 117
127–136 130
137–146 140
147–156 155
157–166 132
167–176 133
177–186 130
187–196 140
197–206 115
207–216 125
217–226 117
227–236 99
237–246 92
247–256 100
257–266 95
267–276 88
277–286 77
287–296 74
297–306 74
307–316 62
317–326 70
327–336 59
337–346 58
347–356 45
357–366 44
367–376 36
377–386 41
387–396 32
397–406 23
407–416 28
417–426 27
427–436 25
437–446 23
447–456 23
457–466 20
467–476 12
477–486 24
487–496 18
497–506 12
507–516 13
517–526 21
527–536 12
537–546 8
547–556 16
557–566 3
567–576 11
577–586 6
587–596 5
597–606 6
607–616 7
617–626 7
627–636 10
637–646 4
647–656 3
657–658 2
659+ 100
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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.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 93+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 189. Most scientists, 189, have 34 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 93 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 56 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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.

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Number of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,445 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 83
31 113
32 144
33 153
34 189
35 158
36 139
37 127
38 130
39 126
40 104
41 100
42 107
43 101
44 103
45 79
46 88
47 70
48 83
49 44
50 64
51 56
52 50
53 48
54 58
55 52
56 48 56
57 42
58 34
59 42
60 37
61 42
62 44
63 22
64 33
65 29
66 23
67 29
68 24
69 19
70 34
71 26
72 19
73 18
74 19
75 14
76 19
77 8
78 18
79 16
80 12
81 17
82 11
83 16
84 7
85 9
86 8
87 6
88 6
89 7
90 10
91 4
92 4
93+ 100
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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

  • 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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