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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 72 4072 3942 1 1 410 17545
Chemistry 70 5927 5376 7 7 364 15820

Muhammad Naeem Ashiq publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Muhammad Naeem Ashiq between 1992 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Muhammad Naeem Ashiq published across 35 years, from 1992 to 2026, averaging 13.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 80 publications in 2022. 26 of the 472 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
20 40 60 80
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1992 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 80. Peak 80 publications in 2022. 1992: 1 publication 1993: 0 publications 1994: 0 publications 1995: 1 publication 1996: 0 publications 1997: 0 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 0 publications 2000: 0 publications 2001: 1 publication 2002: 1 publication 2003: 1 publication 2004: 0 publications 2005: 1 publication 2006: 0 publications 2007: 4 publications 2008: 3 publications 2009: 5 publications 2010: 5 publications 2011: 5 publications 2012: 7 publications 2013: 12 publications 2014: 16 publications 2015: 26 publications 2016: 20 publications 2017: 17 publications 2018: 15 publications 2019: 27 publications 2020: 27 publications 2021: 59 publications 2022: 80 publications 2023: 51 publications 2024: 60 publications 2025: 25 publications 2026: 1 publication
1992 2026

472 publications in total across all disciplines

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Muhammad Naeem Ashiq: publications per year, 1992 to 2026
Year Publications
1992 1
1993 0
1994 0
1995 1
1996 0
1997 0
1998 1
1999 0
2000 0
2001 1
2002 1
2003 1
2004 0
2005 1
2006 0
2007 4
2008 3
2009 5
2010 5
2011 5
2012 7
2013 12
2014 16
2015 26
2016 20
2017 17
2018 15
2019 27
2020 27
2021 59
2022 80
2023 51
2024 60
2025 25
2026 1
Total 472
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Muhammad Naeem Ashiq 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 Muhammad Naeem Ashiq 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, 410–429 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: 410 publications — 78th percentile

78% 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
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
410–429 256 410
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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Muhammad Naeem Ashiq 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 Muhammad Naeem Ashiq 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, 72–73 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: 72 D-Index — 69th percentile

69% 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
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 72
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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Pakistan Leader Award
  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in Pakistan Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Pakistan Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in Pakistan Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Pakistan Leader Award

Overview

Muhammad Naeem Ashiq is affiliated with Bahauddin Zakariya University in Pakistan and has contributed extensively to the fields of materials science, engineering, and energy. Their research focuses primarily on subfields such as electrical and electronic engineering, renewable energy, sustainability and the environment, materials chemistry, electronic, optical and magnetic materials, and electrochemistry.

Their recent scholarly outputs include papers published between 2021 and 2023 in a range of scientific journals. Notable recent publications include:

  • "Nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery" (2021) in the Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
  • "Facile synthesis of CuAl2O4/rGO nanocomposite via the hydrothermal method for supercapacitor applications" (2023) in Fuel
  • "Improvement in capacitive performance of ZnS with MnO2 via composite (ZnS/MnO2) strategy developed by hydrothermal technique" (2023) in Journal of Energy Storage
  • "Ag2Se/SnTe nanorod as potential candidate for energy conversion system developed via hydrothermal route" (2022) in Ceramics International
  • "Development of binder-free MoTe2/rGO electrode via hydrothermal route for supercapacitor application" (2023) in Electrochimica Acta

Key topics covered by Muhammad Naeem Ashiq's work include:

  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Advanced battery technologies research
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • Fuel Cells and Related Materials

Publications appear regularly in several journals, with frequent venues including:

  • Ceramics International
  • Fuel
  • Journal of Energy Storage
  • Energy & Fuels
  • International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Collaborative research plays a significant role in Muhammad Naeem Ashiq's work, with frequent co-authors being:

  • Sumaira Manzoor
  • Muhammad Fahad Ehsan
  • Abdul Ghafoor Abid
  • Muhammad Najam-ul-Haq
  • Salma Aman

The overall body of research highlights an emphasis on materials relevant to energy storage, conversion, and sustainability, integrating advanced techniques such as hydrothermal synthesis for the development of novel nanocomposites, electrodes, and catalytic materials. Their work contributes to the advancement of knowledge in energy-related electrochemical applications and material sciences.

Best Publications

  • Adsorption of dyes from aqueous solutions on activated charcoal.

    Muhammad J. Iqbal;Muhammad N. Ashiq

  • Physical, electrical and dielectric properties of Ca-substituted strontium hexaferrite (SrFe12O19) nanoparticles synthesized by co-precipitation method

    Muhammad Javed Iqbal;Muhammad Naeem Ashiq;Iftikhar Hussain Gul

  • Physical and electrical properties of Zr–Cu substituted strontium hexaferrite nanoparticles synthesized by co-precipitation method

    Muhammad Javed Iqbal;Muhammad Naeem Ashiq

  • Structural, magnetic and dielectric properties of Zr–Cd substituted strontium hexaferrite (SrFe12O19) nanoparticles

    Muhammad Naeem Ashiq;Muhammad Javed Iqbal;Iftikhar Hussain Gul

  • Synthesis, physical, magnetic and electrical properties of Al–Ga substituted co-precipitated nanocrystalline strontium hexaferrite

    Muhammad Javed Iqbal;Muhammad Naeem Ashiq;Pablo Hernandez-Gomez;Jose Maria Munoz

  • Effect of Al–Cr doping on the structural, magnetic and dielectric properties of strontium hexaferrite nanomaterials

    Muhammad Naeem Ashiq;Muhammad Javed Iqbal;Iftikhar Hussain Gul

  • Optical, magnetic and electrical investigation of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles synthesized by co-precipitation route

    Unknown

  • Development of binder-free MoTe2/rGO electrode via hydrothermal route for supercapacitor application

    Unknown

  • Synthesis, magnetic and dielectric properties of Er-Ni doped Sr-hexaferrite nanomaterials for applications in High density recording media and microwave devices

    Muhammad Naeem Ashiq;Muhammad Javed Iqbal;Muhammad Najam-ul-Haq;Pablo Hernandez Gomez

  • Ag2Se/SnTe nanorod as potential candidate for energy conversion system developed via hydrothermal route

    Unknown

  • CdSe supported SnO2 nanocomposite with strongly hydrophilic surface for enhanced overall water splitting

    Unknown

  • Facile synthesis of the SnTe/SnSe binary nanocomposite via a hydrothermal route for flexible solid-state supercapacitors.

    Unknown

  • Nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery

    Afzal Shah;Saima Aftab;Jan Nisar;Muhammad Naeem Ashiq

  • Improvement in capacitive performance of ZnS with MnO2 via composite (ZnS/MnO2) strategy developed by hydrothermal technique

    Unknown

  • Adsorption studies of arsenic on nano aluminium doped manganese copper ferrite polymer (MA, VA, AA) composite: Kinetics and mechanism

    Muhammad Aslam Malana;Raheela Beenish Qureshi;Muhammad Naeem Ashiq

  • Effect of doping of Zr–Zn binary mixtures on structural, electrical and magnetic properties of Sr-hexaferrite nanoparticles

    Muhammad Javed Iqbal;Muhammad Naeem Ashiq;Pablo Hernandez Gomez

  • Facile fabrication of CuO/Ag2Se nanosized composite via hydrothermal approach for the electrochemical energy conversion system

    Unknown

  • Development of bifunctional Mo doped ZnAl2O4 spinel nanorods array directly grown on carbon fiber for supercapacitor and OER application

    Unknown

  • Facile fabrication of SnSe nanorods embedded in GO nanosheet for robust oxygen evolution reaction

    Unknown

  • Facile synthesis of CuAl2O4/rGO nanocomposite via the hydrothermal method for supercapacitor applications

    Unknown

  • Effect of Tb3+ substitution on the structural and magnetic properties of M-type hexaferrites synthesized by sol–gel auto-combustion technique

    Ihsan Ali;M.U. Islam;M.S. Awan;Mukhtar Ahmad

  • Zinc-telluride nanospheres as an efficient water oxidation electrocatalyst displaying a low overpotential for oxygen evolution

    Maira Sadaqat;Laraib Nisar;Noor-Ul-Ain Babar;Fayyaz Hussain

  • Magnetic, physical and electrical properties of Zr-Ni-substituted co-precipitated strontium hexaferrite nanoparticles

    Muhammad Javed Iqbal;Muhammad Naeem Ashiq;Pablo Hernandez-Gomez;Jose Maria Munoz

  • High Specific Capacitance and Energy density of Synthesized Graphene Oxide based Hierarchical Al2S3 Nanorambutan for Supercapacitor Applications

    Muhammad Faisal Iqbal;Mahmood-Ul-Hassan;Muhammad Naeem Ashiq;Shahid Iqbal

  • Synthesis, structural, magnetic and dielectric properties of zirconium copper doped M-type calcium strontium hexaferrites

    Muhammad Naeem Ashiq;Raheela Beenish Qureshi;Muhammad Aslam Malana;Muhammad Fahad Ehsan

  • Preparation of CdS@CeO2 core/shell composite for photocatalytic reduction of CO2 under visible-light irradiation

    Sana Ijaz;Muhammad Fahad Ehsan;Muhammad Naeem Ashiq;Nazia Karamat

  • Structural and magnetic properties of holmium substituted cobalt ferrites synthesized by chemical co-precipitation method

    Irshad Ali;M.U. Islam;M. Ishaque;Hasan M. Khan

  • Removal of various dyes from aqueous media onto polymeric gels by adsorption process: Their kinetics and thermodynamics

    Muhammad Aslam Malana;Sana Ijaz;Muhammad Naeem Ashiq

  • Physical, electrical and magnetic properties of nanocrystalline Zr–Ni doped Mn-ferrite synthesized by the co-precipitation method

    Muhammad Naeem Ashiq;Shazia Saleem;Muhammad Aslam Malana;Anis-Ur-Rehman

  • Facile synthesis and characterization of conducting polymer-metal oxide based core-shell PANI-Pr2O–NiO–Co3O4 nanocomposite: As electrode material for supercapacitor

    Muhammad Naveed ur Rehman;Tauseef Munawar;Muhammad Shahid Nadeem;Faisal Mukhtar

Frequent Co-Authors

Afzal Shah
Afzal Shah Quaid-i-Azam University
Imran Shakir
Imran Shakir University of California, Los Angeles
Bashir Ahmad
Bashir Ahmad King Abdulaziz University
Muhammad Farooq Warsi
Muhammad Farooq Warsi Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Shahzad Naseem
Shahzad Naseem University of the Punjab
Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz
Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz University of Toronto
Saira Riaz
Saira Riaz University of the Punjab
Christian W. Huck
Christian W. Huck University of Innsbruck
Dianqing Li
Dianqing Li Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Sher Bahadar Khan
Sher Bahadar Khan King Abdulaziz University

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