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Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi

Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi

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2025

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Rising Stars

D-Index
66
Citations
16703
World Ranking
109
National Ranking
5

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
71
Citations
18819
World Ranking
6616
National Ranking
4

Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 396 publications — 89th percentile

89% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 71 D-Index — 67th percentile

67% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Rising Stars Award

Overview

Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi is affiliated with King Saud University in Saudi Arabia and has contributed extensively to the field of Environmental Science. Their research spans several interconnected subfields including Molecular Biology, Materials Chemistry, Pollution, Biomedical Engineering, and Plant Science. The scientist's body of work reflects a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on phenomena and applications that intersect biology, chemistry, and environmental processes.

Their main research topics include Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal, Nanoparticles synthesis and applications, Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity, Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides, and Advanced oxidation water treatment.

Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi has published numerous papers in prominent scientific venues. Frequent publication outlets include Chemical Engineering Journal, Environmental Research, SSRN Electronic Journal, Journal of environmental chemical engineering, and Bioresource Technology. This reflects sustained engagement with journals that target chemical and environmental engineering, clean production, and applied environmental sciences.

Frequent collaborators in their research network include Mariadhas Valan Arasu, Wangwang Tang, Ponmurugan Karuppiah, Galal Ali Esmail, and Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian, indicating a collaborative research approach across several teams and institutions.

Among the recent publications are:

  • Environment friendly, renewable and sustainable poly lactic acid (PLA) based natural fiber reinforced composites - A comprehensive review (2021) published in Journal of Cleaner Production
  • Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from Moringa oleifera flower and assessment of antimicrobial and sensing properties (2020) published in Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology
  • Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous rhizome extract of Zingiber officinale and Curcuma longa: In-vitro anti-cancer potential on human colon carcinoma HT-29 cells (2020) published in Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
  • Influence of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Treatment on Mechanical Properties and Morphological Behaviour of Phoenix sp. Fiber/Epoxy Composites (2020) published in Journal of Polymers and the Environment
  • Oxidative stress induced antioxidant and neurotoxicity demonstrated in vivo zebrafish embryo or larval model and their normalization due to morin showing therapeutic implications (2021) published in Life Sciences

Best Publications

  • Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial activity of copper oxide nanoparticles

    Maqusood Ahamed;Hisham A. Alhadlaq;M. A. Majeed Khan;Ponmurugan Karuppiah

  • Environment friendly, renewable and sustainable poly lactic acid (PLA) based natural fiber reinforced composites – A comprehensive review

    G. Rajeshkumar;S. Arvindh Seshadri;G.L. Devnani;M.R. Sanjay

  • Rapid biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from the leaf extract of Tropaeolum majus L. and its enhanced in-vitro antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and anticancer properties.

    Saritha Valsalam;Paul Agastian;Mariadhas Valan Arasu;Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi

  • Structural, morphological and optical properties of MgO nanoparticles for antibacterial applications

    M.R. Bindhu;M. Umadevi;M. Kavin Micheal;Mariadhas Valan Arasu

  • Recent developments of metal oxide based heterostructures for photocatalytic applications towards environmental remediation

    J. Theerthagiri;Sivaraman Chandrasekaran;Sunitha Salla;V. Elakkiya

  • Photocatalytic degradation of Congo red using Carissa edulis extract capped zinc oxide nanoparticles

    J. Fowsiya;G. Madhumitha;Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi;Mariadhas Valan Arasu

  • Photocatalytic decomposition effect of erbium doped cerium oxide nanostructures driven by visible light irradiation: Investigation of cytotoxicity, antibacterial growth inhibition using catalyst.

    C. Maria Magdalane;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;A. Raja;M.V. Arularasu

  • Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from Moringa oleifera flower and assessment of antimicrobial and sensing properties.

    M.R. Bindhu;M. Umadevi;Galal Ali Esmail;Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi

  • Gallic acid attenuates high-fat diet fed-streptozotocin-induced insulin resistance via partial agonism of PPARγ in experimental type 2 diabetic rats and enhances glucose uptake through translocation and activation of GLUT4 in PI3K/p-Akt signaling pathway

    Gopalsamy Rajiv Gandhi;Gnanasekaran Jothi;Poovathumkal James Antony;Kedike Balakrishna

  • An up-to-date review of rutin and its biological and pharmacological activities.

    Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi;Mariadhas Valan Arasu;Chang Ha Park;Sang Un Park

  • Neem leaves mediated preparation of NiO nanoparticles and its magnetization, coercivity and antibacterial analysis

    V. Helan;J. Joseph Prince;Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi;Mariadhas Valan Arasu

  • Green chemical approach towards the synthesis of SnO2 NPs in argument with photocatalytic degradation of diazo dye and its kinetic studies.

    E. Haritha;Selvaraj Mohana Roopan;G. Madhavi;G. Elango

  • Synthesis of titanium oxide nanoparticles using Aloe barbadensis mill and evaluation of its antibiofilm potential against Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1.

    J. Rajkumari;C. Maria Magdalane;B. Siddhardha;J. Madhavan

  • Assessment of perfluoroalkyl substances in food items at global scale

    Francisca Pérez;Marta Llorca;Marianne Köck-Schulmeyer;Biljana Škrbić

  • Environmentally-Friendly Green Approach for the Production of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Anti-Fungal, Ovicidal, and Larvicidal Properties.

    Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi;Mariadhas Valan Arasu

  • Biopolymeric nanocomposite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications – A review

    P. Narmatha Christy;S. Khaleel Basha;V. Sugantha Kumari;A.K.H. Bashir;A.K.H. Bashir

  • One step green synthesis of larvicidal, and azo dye degrading antibacterial nanoparticles by response surface methodology.

    Mariadhas Valan Arasu;Selvaraj Arokiyaraj;Ponnuswamy Viayaraghavan;Thangasamy Sujin Jeba Kumar

  • Biosynthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles using Musa acuminata colla flower and its pharmaceutical activity against bacteria and anticancer efficacy.

    Saritha Valsalam;Paul Agastian;Galal Ali Esmail;Abdul-Kareem Mohammed Ghilan

  • Influence of different LED lamps on the production of phenolic compounds in common and Tartary buckwheat sprouts

    Sang-Won Lee;Jeong Min Seo;Min-Ki Lee;Jin-Hyuk Chun

  • Ultrasound assisted citric acid mediated pectin extraction from industrial waste of Musa balbisiana

    J. Prakash Maran;B. Priya;Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi;K. Ponmurugan

Frequent Co-Authors

Mariadhas Valan Arasu
Mariadhas Valan Arasu King Saud University
Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu
Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu St Xavier’s College
Veeramuthu Duraipandiyan
Veeramuthu Duraipandiyan Loyola College, Chennai
Selvaraj Mohana Roopan
Selvaraj Mohana Roopan Vellore Institute of Technology University
K. Kaviyarasu
K. Kaviyarasu University of South Africa
Yulong Yin
Yulong Yin Chinese Academy of Sciences
S. Antony Ceasar
S. Antony Ceasar Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
Munusamy Madhaiyan
Munusamy Madhaiyan National University of Singapore
Malik Maaza
Malik Maaza University of South Africa
Suchart Siengchin
Suchart Siengchin King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok

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