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Munirathinam Nethaji

Munirathinam Nethaji

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 55 12366 11132 202 199 347 8687

Munirathinam Nethaji publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Munirathinam Nethaji between 1984 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Munirathinam Nethaji published across 42 years, from 1984 to 2025, averaging 8.4 papers a year. Output peaked at 42 publications in 2005. 3 of the 352 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1984 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 42. Peak 42 publications in 2005. 1984: 1 publication 1985: 1 publication 1986: 0 publications 1987: 2 publications 1988: 2 publications 1989: 6 publications 1990: 6 publications 1991: 4 publications 1992: 7 publications 1993: 17 publications 1994: 12 publications 1995: 11 publications 1996: 6 publications 1997: 2 publications 1998: 4 publications 1999: 4 publications 2000: 1 publication 2001: 3 publications 2002: 9 publications 2003: 22 publications 2004: 27 publications 2005: 42 publications 2006: 31 publications 2007: 29 publications 2008: 14 publications 2009: 20 publications 2010: 7 publications 2011: 10 publications 2012: 10 publications 2013: 6 publications 2014: 6 publications 2015: 1 publication 2016: 4 publications 2017: 6 publications 2018: 3 publications 2019: 5 publications 2020: 0 publications 2021: 4 publications 2022: 2 publications 2023: 2 publications 2024: 2 publications 2025: 1 publication
1984 2025

352 publications in total across all disciplines

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Munirathinam Nethaji: publications per year, 1984 to 2025
Year Publications
1984 1
1985 1
1986 0
1987 2
1988 2
1989 6
1990 6
1991 4
1992 7
1993 17
1994 12
1995 11
1996 6
1997 2
1998 4
1999 4
2000 1
2001 3
2002 9
2003 22
2004 27
2005 42
2006 31
2007 29
2008 14
2009 20
2010 7
2011 10
2012 10
2013 6
2014 6
2015 1
2016 4
2017 6
2018 3
2019 5
2020 0
2021 4
2022 2
2023 2
2024 2
2025 1
Total 352
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Munirathinam Nethaji 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 Munirathinam Nethaji 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: 347 publications — 72nd percentile

72% 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
341–360 628 347
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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Munirathinam Nethaji 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 Munirathinam Nethaji 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, 54–55 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: 55 D-Index — 33rd percentile

33% 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 55
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
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

Munirathinam Nethaji is affiliated with the Indian Institute of Science in India and has contributed extensively to the fields of Chemistry and Materials Science. Their research spans several specialized subfields, including Organic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Oncology, Inorganic Chemistry, and Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials.

The scientist's research topics cover a broad range of themes related to crystallization and solubility studies, synthesis and characterization of heterocyclic compounds, and metal complexes. The main focal points of their work include:

  • Crystallization and Solubility Studies
  • X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
  • Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Metal Complexes Synthesis and Properties
  • Synthesis and Biological Activity
  • Magnetism in Coordination Complexes
  • Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis

Recent papers authored or coauthored by Munirathinam Nethaji include:

  • "Evaluation of in vitro anticancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of new Cu(II) complexes derived from 4(3H)-quinazolinone: Synthesis, crystal structure and molecular docking studies," 2021, Journal of Molecular Structure
  • "Heteroleptic Palladium(II) Complexes of Thiazolinyl-picolinamide Derived N∩N∩N Pincer Ligand: An Efficient Catalyst for Acylative Suzuki Coupling Reactions," 2021, Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • "Enchant O H⋅⋅⋅O interactions in hydrated 6-amino-2-methoxypyrimidin-4(3H)one resembles as water flow in the channel: Crystallographic and theoretical investigations," 2022, Journal of Molecular Structure
  • "4-acetamido-3-nitrobenzoic acid - structural, quantum chemical studies, ADMET and molecular docking studies of SARS-CoV2," 2021, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
  • "Mn(II) complex of a di-2-pyridyl ketone-N(4)-substituted thiosemicarbazone: Versatile biological properties and naked-eye detection of Fe2+ and Ru3+ ions," 2020, Polyhedron

The most frequent publication venues for their work include:

  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • Journal of Molecular Structure
  • Acta Crystallographica Section A Foundations and Advances
  • Journal of Organometallic Chemistry
  • Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry

Munirathinam Nethaji has collaborated with several frequent coauthors, including:

  • Murugesan Sudharsan
  • D. Suresh
  • Suma Dilipkumar
  • N. S. P. Bhuvanesh
  • Panchsheela A. Ubale

Their research outputs demonstrate a considerable interest in the intersection of inorganic and organic chemistry with applications in catalysis, crystallography, and biological activity. The scientist's interdisciplinary approach integrates crystal structure analysis with synthesis of heterocyclic and organometallic compounds.

Best Publications

  • Ternary Copper Complexes for Photocleavage of DNA by Red Light: Direct Evidence for Sulfur-to-Copper Charge Transfer and d-d Band Involvement

    Shanta Dhar;Dulal Senapati;Puspendu K Das;Pabitra Chattopadhyay

  • Catechol oxidase activity of a series of new dinuclear copper(II) complexes with 3,5-DTBC and TCC as substrates: syntheses, X-ray crystal structures, spectroscopic characterization of the adducts and kinetic studies.

    Kazi Sabnam Banu;Tanmay Chattopadhyay;Arpita Banerjee;Santanu Bhattacharya

  • DNA Cleavage by New Oxovanadium(IV) Complexes of N-Salicylidene α-Amino Acids and Phenanthroline Bases in the Photodynamic Therapy Window

    Pijus K. Sasmal;Ashis K. Patra;Munirathinam Nethaji;Akhil R. Chakravarty

  • Synthesis, crystal structure, DNA binding and photo-induced DNA cleavage activity of (S-methyl-l-cysteine)copper(II) complexes of heterocyclic bases

    Ashis K. Patra;Munirathinam Nethaji;Akhil R. Chakravarty

  • Oxidative cleavage of DNA by a dipyridoquinoxaline copper(II) complex in the presence of ascorbic acid.

    Bidyut K Santra;Pattubala A.N Reddy;Girish Neelakanta;Subramony Mahadevan

  • Biomimetic studies on anti-thyroid drugs and thyroid hormone synthesis.

    Gouriprasanna Roy;Munirathinam Nethaji;G. Mugesh

  • Structural, spectral and antimicrobial studies of copper(II) complexes of 2-benzoylpyridine N(4)-cyclohexyl thiosemicarbazone

    Marthakutty Joseph;V. Suni;Maliyeckal R. Prathapachandra Kurup;Munirathinam Nethaji

  • Bis(dipyridophenazine)copper(II) complex as major groove directing synthetic hydrolase

    Tarkeshwar Gupta;Shanta Dhar;Munirathinam Nethaji;Akhil R. Chakravarty

  • Effect of charge transfer bands on the photo-induced DNA cleavage activity of [1-(2-thiazolylazo)-2-naphtholato]copper(II) complexes.

    Shanta Dhar;Munirathinam Nethaji;Akhil R. Chakravarty

  • X-ray Crystal Structure of the N -(2-hydroxy-1-naphthalidene)phenylglycine Schiff Base. Synthesis and Characterization of its Transition Metal Complexes

    Kalagouda B. Gudasi;Manjula S. Patil;Ramesh S. Vadavi;Rashmi V. Shenoy

  • Metal-assisted red light-induced DNA cleavage by ternary L-methionine copper(II) complexes of planar heterocyclic bases

    Ashis K. Patra;Shanta Dhar;Munirathinam Nethaji;Akhil R. Chakravarty

  • Hydrolytic Cleavage of DNA by Ternary Amino Acid Schiff Base Copper(II) Complexes Having Planar Heterocyclic Ligands

    Pattubala A. N. Reddy;Munirathinam Nethaji;Akhil R. Chakravarty

  • Helical supramolecular host with aquapores anchoring alternate molecules of helical water chains

    Arindam Mukherjee;Manas K Saha;Munirathinam Nethaji;Akhil R Chakravarty

  • Synthesis, crystal structure and photo-induced DNA cleavage activity of ternary copper(II)-thiosemicarbazone complexes having heterocyclic bases

    Anitha M. Thomas;Anil D. Naik;Munirathinam Nethaji;Akhil R. Chakravarty

  • Crystal Structure of 2-[2-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl]-3-[2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylamino]-1,2-dihydroquinazolin-4(3H)-one and the Synthesis, Spectral and Thermal Investigation of its Transition Metal Complexes

    Kalagouda B. Gudasi;Siddappa A. Patil;Ramesh S. Vadavi;Rashmi V. Shenoy

  • Different modes of DNA cleavage activity of dihydroxo-bridged dicopper(II) complexes having phenanthroline bases.

    Anitha M. Thomas;Munirathinam Nethaji;Akhil R. Chakravarty

  • Effect of steric encumbrance of tris(3-phenylpyrazolyl)borate on the structure and properties of ternary copper(II) complexes having N,N-donor heterocyclic bases.

    Shanta Dhar;Pattubala A N Reddy;Munirathinam Nethaji;Subramony Mahadevan

  • Synthesis, crystal structure, and nuclease activity of planar mono-heterocyclic base copper(II) complexes.

    Anitha M. Thomas;Munirathinam Nethaji;Subramony Mahadevan;Akhil R. Chakravarty

  • Structural and spectral studies of nickel(II) complexes of di-2-pyridyl ketone N4,N4-(butane-1,4-diyl) thiosemicarbazone

    Varughese Philip;V Suni;Maliyeckal R Prathapachandra Kurup;Munirathinam Nethaji

  • DNA Cleavage on Photoexposure at the d−d Band in Ternary Copper(II) Complexes Using Red-Light Laser

    Shanta Dhar;Munirathinam Nethaji;Akhil R Chakravarty

Frequent Co-Authors

Akhil R. Chakravarty
Akhil R. Chakravarty Indian Institute of Science
Ramaswamy Murugavel
Ramaswamy Murugavel Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Vimal K. Jain
Vimal K. Jain University of Mumbai
Govindasamy Mugesh
Govindasamy Mugesh Indian Institute of Science
Jayaraman Chandrasekhar
Jayaraman Chandrasekhar Indian Institute of Science
Ray J. Butcher
Ray J. Butcher Howard University
Eluvathingal D. Jemmis
Eluvathingal D. Jemmis Indian Institute of Science
Subhash Padhye
Subhash Padhye Savitribai Phule Pune University
Helen Stoeckli-Evans
Helen Stoeckli-Evans University of Neuchâtel
Michael G. B. Drew
Michael G. B. Drew University of Reading

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