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Mitsuru Sasaki

Mitsuru Sasaki

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 60 9612 8695 685 631 357 14367

Mitsuru Sasaki publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Mitsuru Sasaki between 1971 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Mitsuru Sasaki published across 55 years, from 1971 to 2025, averaging 7.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 35 publications in 2007. 10 of the 389 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1971 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 35. Peak 35 publications in 2007. 1971: 1 publication 1972: 0 publications 1973: 0 publications 1974: 0 publications 1975: 0 publications 1976: 0 publications 1977: 2 publications 1978: 2 publications 1979: 4 publications 1980: 2 publications 1981: 0 publications 1982: 1 publication 1983: 0 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 1 publication 1988: 4 publications 1989: 3 publications 1990: 1 publication 1991: 1 publication 1992: 2 publications 1993: 2 publications 1994: 1 publication 1995: 1 publication 1996: 0 publications 1997: 0 publications 1998: 3 publications 1999: 2 publications 2000: 2 publications 2001: 3 publications 2002: 6 publications 2003: 14 publications 2004: 14 publications 2005: 14 publications 2006: 26 publications 2007: 35 publications 2008: 28 publications 2009: 28 publications 2010: 25 publications 2011: 27 publications 2012: 22 publications 2013: 17 publications 2014: 9 publications 2015: 10 publications 2016: 9 publications 2017: 13 publications 2018: 13 publications 2019: 6 publications 2020: 6 publications 2021: 5 publications 2022: 10 publications 2023: 4 publications 2024: 4 publications 2025: 6 publications
1971 2025

389 publications in total across all disciplines

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Mitsuru Sasaki: publications per year, 1971 to 2025
Year Publications
1971 1
1972 0
1973 0
1974 0
1975 0
1976 0
1977 2
1978 2
1979 4
1980 2
1981 0
1982 1
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 0
1987 1
1988 4
1989 3
1990 1
1991 1
1992 2
1993 2
1994 1
1995 1
1996 0
1997 0
1998 3
1999 2
2000 2
2001 3
2002 6
2003 14
2004 14
2005 14
2006 26
2007 35
2008 28
2009 28
2010 25
2011 27
2012 22
2013 17
2014 9
2015 10
2016 9
2017 13
2018 13
2019 6
2020 6
2021 5
2022 10
2023 4
2024 4
2025 6
Total 389
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Mitsuru Sasaki 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 Mitsuru Sasaki sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 341–360 publications, is where this scientist sits. 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
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 357 publications — 74th percentile

74% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628 357
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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Mitsuru Sasaki 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 Mitsuru Sasaki sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 60–61 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 60 D-Index — 47th percentile

47% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882 60
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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Overview

Mitsuru Sasaki is affiliated with Kumamoto University in Japan and specializes in the field of Engineering. Their research extends across various subfields, including Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, and Food Science.

The scientist's work focuses on several main topics, such as:

  • Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
  • Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
  • Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
  • Plasma Applications and Diagnostics
  • Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research
  • Biodiesel Production and Applications
  • Fuel Cells and Related Materials

Mitsuru Sasaki has coauthored papers with several frequent collaborators, including Armando T. Quitain, Tetsuya Kida, Tomohiro Furusato, Cinthya Soreli Castro Issasi, and Jonas Karl Christopher N. Agutaya.

Their research has been published in various venues, with multiple contributions to:

  • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics
  • The Journal of Supercritical Fluids
  • Journal of Antioxidant Activity
  • Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Research
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

Several recent publications by Mitsuru Sasaki include:

  • Biogasoline production from linoleic acid via catalytic cracking over nickel and copper-doped ZSM-5 catalysts (2020, Environmental Research)
  • Graphene Oxide Membranes with Cerium-Enhanced Proton Conductivity for Water Vapor Electrolysis (2020, ACS Applied Nano Materials)
  • Geotrichum candidum acetophenone reductase immobilization on reduced graphene oxide: A promising biocatalyst for green asymmetric reduction of ketones (2021, Biochemical Engineering Journal)
  • Supercritical CO2-subcritical H2O system: A green reactive separation medium for selective conversion of glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (2020, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids)
  • Metal-Free Synthesis of HMF from Glucose Using the Supercritical CO2-Subcritical H2O-Isopropanol System (2020, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research)

The range of publications illustrates a focus on catalytic processes, biomass conversion, and advanced materials for energy and biochemical applications. Their interdisciplinary approach bridges chemical engineering, materials science, and biotechnology.

Best Publications

  • Dissolution and Hydrolysis of Cellulose in Subcritical and Supercritical Water

    Mitsuru Sasaki;Zhen Fang;Yoshiko Fukushima;Tadafumi Adschiri

  • Cellulose hydrolysis in subcritical and supercritical water

    Mitsuru Sasaki;Bernard Kabyemela;Roberto Malaluan;Satoshi Hirose

  • Extraction of protein and amino acids from deoiled rice bran by subcritical water hydrolysis

    Issara Sereewatthanawut;Surawit Prapintip;Katemanee Watchiraruji;Motonobu Goto

  • Atg17 Functions in Cooperation with Atg1 and Atg13 in Yeast Autophagy

    Yukiko Kabeya;Yoshiaki Kamada;Yoshiaki Kamada;Misuzu Baba;Hirosato Takikawa

  • Value-added subcritical water hydrolysate from rice bran and soybean meal.

    Ketmanee Watchararuji;Motonobu Goto;Mitsuru Sasaki;Artiwan Shotipruk

  • Recovery of phenolic compounds through the decomposition of lignin in near and supercritical water

    Wahyudiono;Mitsuru Sasaki;Motonobu Goto

  • Kinetics of cellulose conversion at 25 MPa in sub‐ and supercritical water

    Mitsuru Sasaki;Tadafumi Adschiri;Kunio Arai

  • Extraction of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis using supercritical CO2 and ethanol as entrainer

    Siti Machmudah;Artiwan Shotipruk;Motonobu Goto;Mitsuru Sasaki

  • Depolymerization Mechanism of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) in Supercritical Methanol

    Minoru Genta;Tomoko Iwaya;Mitsuru Sasaki;Motonobu Goto

  • Fractionation of sugarcane bagasse by hydrothermal treatment

    Mitsuru Sasaki;Tadafumi Adschiri;Kunio Arai

  • Rapid and selective retro-aldol condensation of glucose to glycolaldehyde in supercritical water

    Mitsuru Sasaki;Kohtaro Goto;Kiyohiko Tajima;Tadafumi Adschiri

  • Kinetics and mechanism of cellobiose hydrolysis and retro-aldol condensation in subcritical and supercritical water

    Mitsuru Sasaki;Momoko Furukawa;Kimitaka Minami;Tadafumi Adschiri

  • Response surface methodology to supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis

    Praiya Thana;Siti Machmudah;Motonobu Goto;Mitsuru Sasaki

  • Extraction of lycopene from tomato skin with supercritical carbon dioxide: effect of operating conditions and solubility analysis.

    Ummihan Topal;Mitsuru Sasaki;Motonobu Goto;Kiro Hayakawa

  • Decomposition of a lignin model compound under hydrothermal conditions

    [No Value] Wahyudiono;Takayuki Kanetake;Mitsuru Sasaki;Motonobu Goto

  • SUPERCRITICAL WATER TREATMENT OF BIOMASS FOR ENERGY AND MATERIAL RECOVERY

    Yukihiko Matsumura;Mitsuru Sasaki;Kazuhide Okuda;Seiichi Takami

  • Lycopene extraction from tomato peel by-product containing tomato seed using supercritical carbon dioxide

    Siti Machmudah;Siti Machmudah;Zakaria;Sugeng Winardi;Mitsuru Sasaki

  • Extraction of anti-cancer damnacanthal from roots of Morinda citrifolia by subcritical water

    Thitiporn Anekpankul;Motonobu Goto;Mitsuru Sasaki;Prasert Pavasant

  • Reactions of polymers in supercritical fluids for chemical recycling of waste plastics

    M. Goto;M. Sasaki;T. Hirose

  • Supercritical CO2 extraction of rosehip seed oil: Fatty acids composition and process optimization

    Siti Machmudah;Yukari Kawahito;Mitsuru Sasaki;Motonobu Goto

Frequent Co-Authors

Motonobu Goto
Motonobu Goto Nagoya University
Tetsuya Kida
Tetsuya Kida Kumamoto University
Hidenori Akiyama
Hidenori Akiyama Fusiontech Corporation
Suzana Yusup
Suzana Yusup Sunway University
Tadafumi Adschiri
Tadafumi Adschiri Tohoku University
Kunio Arai
Kunio Arai Tohoku University
María José Cocero
María José Cocero University of Valladolid
Hon Loong Lam
Hon Loong Lam University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Raymond R. Tan
Raymond R. Tan De La Salle University
Hiroshi Watanabe
Hiroshi Watanabe Kyoto University

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