In 2024, IUB produced 165 publications indexed in Web of Science, with a clear focus on computer science and engineering fields. The top categories include interdisciplinary computing (16.4%), electrical engineering (14.5%), and AI/telecom (12.7%). Most works were journal articles (65.5%), followed by conference papers (22.4%). Key publishers were Elsevier, IEEE, and Springer Nature. While all research was linked to Bangladesh, many involved international collaborators—especially from the USA, Malaysia, and China. A few researchers such as Md Fahad Monir and Md. Mamun Bin Ibne Reaz led in output, showing internal excellence.
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field (Top 25):
| Categories | Record Count | % of 165 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 27 | 16.364% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 24 | 14.545% |
| Computer Science Artificial Intelligence | 21 | 12.727% |
| Telecommunications | 21 | 12.727% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 16 | 9.697% |
| Computer Science Theory Methods | 13 | 7.879% |
| Environmental Sciences | 12 | 7.273% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 12 | 7.273% |
| Computer Science Software Engineering | 6 | 3.636% |
| Engineering Environmental | 6 | 3.636% |
| Engineering Multidisciplinary | 6 | 3.636% |
| Law | 6 | 3.636% |
| Management | 6 | 3.636% |
| Business | 5 | 3.030% |
| Endocrinology Metabolism | 5 | 3.030% |
| Engineering Biomedical | 5 | 3.030% |
| Environmental Studies | 5 | 3.030% |
| History | 5 | 3.030% |
| Social Sciences Interdisciplinary | 5 | 3.030% |
| Automation Control Systems | 4 | 2.424% |
| Medical Informatics | 4 | 2.424% |
| Physics Applied | 4 | 2.424% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 3 | 1.818% |
| Food Science Technology | 3 | 1.818% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 3 | 1.818% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 165 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 108 | 65.455% |
| Proceeding Paper | 37 | 22.424% |
| Review Article | 7 | 4.242% |
| Book Chapters | 6 | 3.636% |
| Meeting Abstract | 6 | 3.636% |
| Early Access | 4 | 2.424% |
| Correction | 3 | 1.818% |
| Data Paper | 3 | 1.818% |
| Letter | 2 | 1.212% |
| Biographical-Item | 1 | 0.606% |
| Editorial Material | 1 | 0.606% |
Authors’ infographic:
Researcher profiles:
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 165 |
|---|---|---|
| Monir, Md Fahad | 10 | 6.061% |
| Mohammad Shidujaman | 10 | 6.061% |
| Reaz, Md. Mamun Bin Ibne | 10 | 6.061% |
| Chowdhury, Moajjem Hossain | 7 | 4.242% |
| Hasan, Mahady | 7 | 4.242% |
| Uddin, Mohammad Faisal | 6 | 3.636% |
| Ali, Sawal Hamid Md | 6 | 3.636% |
| Sakib, Md. Nazmus | 5 | 3.030% |
| Ahmed, Tarem | 5 | 3.030% |
| Muhammad E.H. Chowdhury | 5 | 3.030% |
| Syeed, M. M. Mahbubul | 4 | 2.424% |
| Yee, Merewalesi | 4 | 2.424% |
| Islam, A. | 4 | 2.424% |
| Bashar, Abul | 4 | 2.424% |
| Alam, M. Z. | 4 | 2.424% |
| Binte Alam, Dr Saadia | 4 | 2.424% |
| UddinKhan, Borhan | 4 | 2.424% |
| Alam, Khorshed | 4 | 2.424% |
| Islam, Ashraful | 4 | 2.424% |
| ElIas, Sabrina M | 3 | 1.818% |
| Hossain, Mohammad Sorowar | 3 | 1.818% |
| A. Rahaman, Zullyadini | 3 | 1.818% |
| Tabe, T | 3 | 1.818% |
| Habib, Md. Tarek | 3 | 1.818% |
| Kafy, Abdulla Al | 3 | 1.818% |
Research affiliations of IUB with other institutes:
Research collaboration countries (25):
| Countries | Record Count | % of 165 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 165 | 100.000% |
| USA | 37 | 22.424% |
| MALAYSIA | 23 | 13.939% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 18 | 10.909% |
| AUSTRALIA | 16 | 9.697% |
| ENGLAND | 14 | 8.485% |
| INDIA | 13 | 7.879% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 12 | 7.273% |
| JAPAN | 9 | 5.455% |
| QATAR | 9 | 5.455% |
| NETHERLANDS | 8 | 4.848% |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 8 | 4.848% |
| BRAZIL | 7 | 4.242% |
| CANADA | 7 | 4.242% |
| IRAN | 7 | 4.242% |
| GERMANY | 6 | 3.636% |
| INDONESIA | 5 | 3.030% |
| NIGERIA | 5 | 3.030% |
| GHANA | 4 | 2.424% |
| ITALY | 4 | 2.424% |
| KENYA | 4 | 2.424% |
| NEW ZEALAND | 4 | 2.424% |
| PAKISTAN | 4 | 2.424% |
| SCOTLAND | 4 | 2.424% |
| SPAIN | 4 | 2.424% |
Conference titles:
The publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 165 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 37 | 22.424% |
| IEEE | 35 | 21.212% |
| Springer Nature | 25 | 15.152% |
| Taylor & Francis | 11 | 6.667% |
| Wiley | 8 | 4.848% |
| NATURE PORTFOLIO | 7 | 4.242% |
| Emerald Group Publishing | 6 | 3.636% |
| Brill Nijhoff | 4 | 2.424% |
| Frontiers Media Sa | 4 | 2.424% |
| Mdpi | 4 | 2.424% |
| Assoc Computing Machinery | 3 | 1.818% |
| Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | 2 | 1.212% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 2 | 1.212% |
| Sage | 2 | 1.212% |
| AME PUBLISHING COMPANY | 1 | 0.606% |
| Academic Publication Council | 1 | 0.606% |
| Amer Soc Microbiology | 1 | 0.606% |
| Bentham Science Publ Ltd | 1 | 0.606% |
| Cairo Univ, Fac Computers & Info | 1 | 0.606% |
| Hindawi Publishing Group | 1 | 0.606% |
| Imr Press | 1 | 0.606% |
| Inderscience Enterprises Ltd | 1 | 0.606% |
| John Benjamins Publishing Co | 1 | 0.606% |
| Public Library Science | 1 | 0.606% |
| Resilience Alliance | 1 | 0.606% |
Web of Science Index:
Funding Agencies:
Research highlights of IUB:
| Category | Record Count |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 7 |
| Early Access | 4 |
| Open Access | 70 |
| Enriched Cited References | 65 |
Observations:
1. Research is highly focused on tech disciplines.
2. International collaboration is notable.
3. A few authors contribute a large portion of output.
Questions:
1. Can research expand into health, environment, or social sciences?
2. How is international collaboration being supported?
3. What steps can boost wider faculty involvement?
IUB’s 2024 research shows strong performance in core areas, but future growth may benefit from broader participation and diversification.
