World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Award Badge
Materials Science
India
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Materials Science

D-Index
145
Citations
94824
World Ranking
187
National Ranking
2

Sabu Thomas 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 Sabu Thomas sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 1,614 publications — 100th percentile

100% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Sabu Thomas 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 Sabu Thomas sits on this spectrum.

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 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 145 D-Index — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in India Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in India Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Materials Science in India Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in India Leader Award

Overview

Sabu Thomas is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University in India and has an extensive research profile primarily focused on materials science and engineering. Their work spans multiple subfields including polymers and plastics, biomaterials, materials chemistry, biomedical engineering, and electrical and electronic engineering.

Their research covers a range of main topics such as polymer nanocomposites and their properties, biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, advanced cellulose research, nanocomposite films for food packaging, natural fiber reinforced composites, electrospun nanofibers in biomedical applications, and conducting polymers and their applications.

Recent research papers by Sabu Thomas include:

  • Nanoparticles: Taking a Unique Position in Medicine, 2023, Nanomaterials
  • Poloxamer: A versatile tri-block copolymer for biomedical applications, 2020, Acta Biomaterialia
  • Cellulose nanocomposites: Fabrication and biomedical applications, 2020, Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts
  • Natural carbon-based quantum dots and their applications in drug delivery: A review, 2020, Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
  • Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial activity of polyvinyl alcohol/gum arabic/chitosan composite films incorporated with black pepper essential oil and ginger essential oil, 2020, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Sabu Thomas collaborates frequently with a number of co-authors, including:

  • Nandakumar Kalarikkal
  • Hanna J. Maria
  • Józef T. Haponiuk
  • Jibin Keloth Paduvilan
  • Jesiya Susan George

The scientist regularly publishes in venues such as:

  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Polymers
  • Materials Chemistry and Physics
  • Polymer Composites

Sabu Thomas has contributed several books with various publishers. Notable publishers and counts include Springer Nature with 10 books, Apple Academic Press eBooks with 6 books, River Publishers eBooks with 3 books, Springer International Publishing with 1 book, and Elsevier BV with 1 book. Some of the book titles are:

  • Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Silver Nanoparticles (2021)
  • Functional Nanomaterials (2020)
  • Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Based Composites and Nanocomposites (2023)
  • Nanostructured Materials for Supercapacitors (2022)
  • Bio-Based Polymers and Composites (2024)

Best Publications

  • Biofibres and Biocomposites

    Maya Jacob John;Sabu Thomas

  • ESTIMATION OF LATTICE STRAIN IN ZNO NANOPARTICLES: X-RAY PEAK PROFILE ANALYSIS

    P. Bindu;Sabu Thomas

  • A review on interface modification and characterization of natural fiber reinforced plastic composites

    Jayamol George;M. S. Sreekala;Sabu Thomas

  • Dynamic mechanical analysis of banana fiber reinforced polyester composites

    Laly A. Pothan;Zachariah Oommen;Sabu Thomas

  • Transport phenomena through polymeric systems

    Soney C George;Sabu Thomas

  • Effect of chemical treatment on the tensile properties of short sisal fibre-reinforced polyethylene composites

    Kuruvilla Joseph;Sabu Thomas;C. Pavithran

  • Mechanical properties of sisal/oil palm hybrid fiber reinforced natural rubber composites

    Maya Jacob;Sabu Thomas;K.T. Varughese

  • Extraction of nanocellulose fibrils from lignocellulosic fibres: A novel approach

    E. Abraham;B. Deepa;L.A. Pothan;M. Jacob

  • Isolation of nanocellulose from pineapple leaf fibres by steam explosion

    Bibin Mathew Cherian;Alcides Lopes Leão;Sivoney Ferreira de Souza;Sabu Thomas

  • Effect of processing variables on the mechanical properties of sisal-fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites

    P.V. Joseph;Kuruvilla Joseph;Sabu Thomas

  • Methods for Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Fabrication of Nanocomposites

    Ajay Vasudeo Rane;Krishnan Kanny;V.K. Abitha;Sabu Thomas

  • A comparison of the mechanical properties of phenol formaldehyde composites reinforced with banana fibres and glass fibres

    Seena Joseph;M.S Sreekala;Z Oommen;P Koshy

  • Environmental effects on the degradation behaviour of sisal fibre reinforced polypropylene composites

    P.V Joseph;Marcelo S Rabello;L.H.C Mattoso;Kuruvilla Joseph

  • Supercapacitors from Activated Carbon Derived from Banana Fibers

    V. Subramanian;Cheng Luo;A. M. Stephan;K. S. Nahm

  • Recent developments on nanocellulose reinforced polymer nanocomposites: A review

    Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Hanieh Kargarzadeh;Marcos Mariano;Jin Huang;Jin Huang;Ning Lin

  • The thermal and crystallisation studies of short sisal fibre reinforced polypropylene composites

    P.V. Joseph;K. Joseph;S. Thomas;C.K.S. Pillai

  • Oil palm fibers: Morphology, chemical composition, surface modification, and mechanical properties

    M. S. Sreekala;M. G. Kumaran;Sabu Thomas

  • Dynamic mechanical analysis of randomly oriented intimately mixed short banana/sisal hybrid fibre reinforced polyester composites

    Maries Idicula;S.K. Malhotra;Kuruvilla Joseph;Sabu Thomas

  • The mechanical performance of hybrid phenol-formaldehyde-based composites reinforced with glass and oil palm fibres

    M.S. Sreekala;Jayamol George;M.G. Kumaran;Sabu Thomas

  • Oil Palm Fibre Reinforced Phenol Formaldehyde Composites: Influence of Fibre Surface Modifications on the Mechanical Performance

    M. S. Sreekala;M. G. Kumaran;Seena Joseph;Maya Jacob

  • Thermal and dynamic mechanical analysis of polystyrene composites reinforced with short sisal fibres

    K.C Manikandan Nair;Sabu Thomas;G Groeninckx

  • Biopolymer based nanomaterials in drug delivery systems: A review

    Joby Jacob;Józef T. Haponiuk;Sabu Thomas;Sreeraj Gopi

Frequent Co-Authors

Nandakumar Kalarikkal
Nandakumar Kalarikkal Mahatma Gandhi University
Kuruvilla Joseph
Kuruvilla Joseph Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Yves Grohens
Yves Grohens Laboratoire des systèmes mécaniques IRDL
Deepalekshmi Ponnamma
Deepalekshmi Ponnamma Qatar University
Aji P. Mathew
Aji P. Mathew Stockholm University
Debora Puglia
Debora Puglia University of Perugia
Jose Maria Kenny
Jose Maria Kenny University of Perugia
Miran Mozetič
Miran Mozetič Jožef Stefan Institute
Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni
Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni Qatar University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Best Scientists Citing Sabu Thomas

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles