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D-Index
46
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7869
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11450
National Ranking
10

Stoyko Fakirov 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 Stoyko Fakirov sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 210 publications — 34th percentile

34% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Stoyko Fakirov 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 Stoyko Fakirov sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 46 D-Index — 12th percentile

12% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Stoyko Fakirov is affiliated with the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Their research primarily focuses on materials science, with particular emphasis on polymers and plastics, biomaterials, and biomedical engineering as subfields.

The scientist's recent work includes investigations into polymer nanocomposites and their mechanical performance, as well as studies related to electrospun nanofibers in biomedical applications and advanced sensor and energy harvesting materials. These topics are reflected in their published papers and research interests.

  • Polymer nanocomposites: Why their mechanical performance does not justify the expectation and a possible solution to the problem? (2020, eXPRESS Polymer Letters)
  • Are the Electrospun Polymers Polymeric Fibers? (2020, Advanced Materials Letters)
  • Once more on the proper use of terms and definitions: this time about the term 'self-healing' (2020, eXPRESS Polymer Letters)

Fakirov's publications appear regularly in notable venues such as:

  • eXPRESS Polymer Letters
  • Advanced Materials Letters

Their work covers areas like polymer nanocomposites and properties, exploring the gap between expected and actual mechanical behavior. Additionally, Fakirov addresses fundamental questions regarding terminology and definitions within the field, including discussions on the concept of "self-healing" materials.

Their research contributions extend to electrospun nanofibers, particularly analyzing whether the electrospun polymers qualify as true polymeric fibers. This topic ties into broader applications in biomedical engineering and biomaterials, emphasizing the relevance of nanofibers in medical and energy-related technologies.

Best Publications

  • Microhardness of polymers

    F. J. Baltá Calleja;S. Fakirov

  • Microfibrillar reinforced composites from PET/PP blends: processing, morphology and mechanical properties

    K. Friedrich;M. Evstatiev;S. Fakirov;O. Evstatiev

  • Structure and properties of polyethyleneterephthalate crystallized by annealing in the highly oriented state

    E. W. Fischer;S. Fakirov

  • Microfibrillar reinforcement of polymer blends

    M. Evstatiev;S. Fakirov

  • Microfibrillar reinforced composites from binary and ternary blends of polyesters and nylon 6

    S. Fakirov;M. Evstatiev;S. Petrovich

  • Recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) as polymer‐polymer composites

    M. Evstatiev;Stoyko Fakirov;B. Krasteva;K. Friedrich

  • Handbook of thermoplastic polyesters : homopolymers, copolymers, blends, and composites

    Stoyko Fakirov

  • Handbook of condensation thermoplastic elastomers

    Stoyko Fakirov

  • Structure and properties of poly(ethylene terephthalate) crystallized by annealing in the highly oriented state: 2. Melting behaviour and the mosaic block structure of the crystalline layers

    S. Fakirov;E.W. Fischer;R. Hoffmann;G.F. Schmidt

  • Unit cell dimensions of poly(ethylene terephthalate)

    Stoyko Fakirov;Erhard W. Fischer;Günter F. Schmidt

  • Nanofibril reinforced composites from polymer blends

    S. Fakirov;D. Bhattacharyya;R.J. Shields

  • Microfibrillar reinforced composite from drawn poly(ethylene terephthalate)/nylon-6 blend

    S. Fakirov;M. Evstatiev;J.M. Schultz

  • MICROFIBRILLAR REINFORCED COMPOSITES - NEW MATERIALS FROM POLYMER BLENDS

    Stoyko Fakirov;Michail Evstatiev

  • Nano-/microfibrillar polymer–polymer and single polymer composites: The converting instead of adding concept

    Stoyko Fakirov

  • Nano- and Microfibrillar Single-Polymer Composites: A Review

    Stoyko Fakirov

  • Contribution of Coalescence to Microfibril Formation in Polymer Blends during Cold Drawing

    S. Fakirov;D. Bhattacharyya;R. J. T. Lin;C. Fuchs

  • Poly(ether/ester)s based on poly(butylene terephthalate) and poly(ethylene glycol), 1. Poly(ether/ester)s with various polyether: polyester ratios

    Stoyko Fakirov;Tanya Gogeva

  • Fibrillar polymer–polymer composites: morphology, properties and applications

    R. J. Shields;D. Bhattacharyya;S. Fakirov

  • Structure Development During Polymer Processing

    António M. Cunha;Stoyko Fakirov

  • Morphology of microfibrillar reinforced composites PET/PA 6 blend

    M. Evstatiev;N. Nicolov;S. Fakirov

  • Transreactions in Condensation Polymers

    Stoyko Fakirov

Frequent Co-Authors

Debes Bhattacharyya
Debes Bhattacharyya University of Auckland
Klaus Friedrich
Klaus Friedrich Technical University of Kaiserslautern
James E. Mark
James E. Mark University of Cincinnati
Jerold M. Schultz
Jerold M. Schultz University of Delaware
Manfred Stamm
Manfred Stamm Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V.
F. J. Baltá Calleja
F. J. Baltá Calleja Spanish National Research Council
Ivet Bahar
Ivet Bahar University of Pittsburgh
Petra Pötschke
Petra Pötschke Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V.
António M. Cunha
António M. Cunha University of Minho
Burak Erman
Burak Erman Koç University

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