In 2026, DUET produced 154 Web of Science-indexed publications, dominated by research articles (79.2%) and supported by 25 review articles. The university demonstrated notable research quality with 4 Highly Cited Papers and 1 Hot Paper, while 96 publications were Open Access. Research output was concentrated in Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Food Science, Energy, and Nanotechnology, reflecting DUET’s strong engineering and applied science focus. The most productive researcher was Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury with 21 publications. International collaboration was substantial, particularly with Saudi Arabia and the USA (29 publications each), followed by Australia, Japan, and Malaysia. Publishing partnerships were strongest with Elsevier, Wiley, Springer Nature, and the Royal Society of Chemistry, indicating that DUET researchers are increasingly publishing in internationally recognized journals. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 154 |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 24 | 15.584% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 18 | 11.688% |
| Polymer Science | 14 | 9.091% |
| Food Science Technology | 11 | 7.143% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 11 | 7.143% |
| Energy Fuels | 9 | 5.844% |
| Materials Science Textiles | 9 | 5.844% |
| Environmental Sciences | 8 | 5.195% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 8 | 5.195% |
| Chemistry Physical | 7 | 4.545% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 7 | 4.545% |
| Engineering Multidisciplinary | 7 | 4.545% |
| Meteorology Atmospheric Sciences | 6 | 3.896% |
| Computer Science Artificial Intelligence | 5 | 3.247% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 5 | 3.247% |
| Physics Applied | 5 | 3.247% |
| Engineering Chemical | 4 | 2.597% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 4 | 2.597% |
| Physics Condensed Matter | 4 | 2.597% |
| Thermodynamics | 4 | 2.597% |
| Engineering Civil | 3 | 1.948% |
| Engineering Environmental | 3 | 1.948% |
| Geosciences Multidisciplinary | 3 | 1.948% |
| Materials Science Biomaterials | 3 | 1.948% |
| Mechanics | 3 | 1.948% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 154 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 122 | 79.221% |
| Review Article | 25 | 16.234% |
| Early Access | 5 | 3.247% |
| Correction | 3 | 1.948% |
| Proceeding Paper | 2 | 1.299% |
| Retraction | 2 | 1.299% |
| Retracted Publication | 1 | 0.649% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 154 |
|---|---|---|
| Chowdhury, Mohammad Asaduzzaman | 21 | 13.636% |
| Hossain, Nayem | 12 | 7.792% |
| Shahid, Md Abdus | 8 | 5.195% |
| Islam, Md. Ariful | 8 | 5.195% |
| Islam, Md Rafikul | 7 | 4.545% |
| Sikder, Md. Kabir Uddin | 7 | 4.545% |
| Hoque, Md. Anamul | 7 | 4.545% |
| Rahman, Aoly Ur | 7 | 4.545% |
| Rana, Md Masud | 6 | 3.896% |
| Talukder, Anik | 5 | 3.247% |
| Hasan, Syed Mahedi | 5 | 3.247% |
| Hoque, Mohammad Bellal | 5 | 3.247% |
| Khan, R. A. | 5 | 3.247% |
| Saaduzzaman, D. M. | 5 | 3.247% |
| Md Biplob Hosen | 5 | 3.247% |
| Kowser, Arefin | 5 | 3.247% |
| Islam, Tarikul | 5 | 3.247% |
| Sarker, Forkan | 4 | 2.597% |
| Khan, Javed Masood | 4 | 2.597% |
| Mondal, Md. Hasan Tarek | 4 | 2.597% |
| Faruque, Md. Omer | 4 | 2.597% |
| Goni, Md. Abdul | 4 | 2.597% |
| Hossain, Md. Imam | 4 | 2.597% |
| Begum, Momotaz | 4 | 2.597% |
| Hossain, M. Khalid | 4 | 2.597% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 154 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 154 | 100.000% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 29 | 18.831% |
| USA | 29 | 18.831% |
| AUSTRALIA | 15 | 9.740% |
| JAPAN | 12 | 7.792% |
| MALAYSIA | 10 | 6.494% |
| INDIA | 9 | 5.844% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 9 | 5.844% |
| ENGLAND | 5 | 3.247% |
| CANADA | 3 | 1.948% |
| ETHIOPIA | 3 | 1.948% |
| PAKISTAN | 3 | 1.948% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 3 | 1.948% |
| FRANCE | 2 | 1.299% |
| JORDAN | 2 | 1.299% |
| MOROCCO | 2 | 1.299% |
| U ARAB EMIRATES | 2 | 1.299% |
| ALGERIA | 1 | 0.649% |
| FINLAND | 1 | 0.649% |
| GAMBIA | 1 | 0.649% |
| HUNGARY | 1 | 0.649% |
| INDONESIA | 1 | 0.649% |
| ITALY | 1 | 0.649% |
| NORWAY | 1 | 0.649% |
| QATAR | 1 | 0.649% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of DUET:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Highly Cited Papers | 4 |
| Hot Papers | 1 |
| Review Article | 25 |
| Early Access | 5 |
| Open Access | 96 |
| Enriched Cited References | 83 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 8 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 154 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 41 | 26.623% |
| Wiley | 24 | 15.584% |
| Springer Nature | 16 | 10.390% |
| Royal Soc Chemistry | 12 | 7.792% |
| Mdpi | 9 | 5.844% |
| Sage | 8 | 5.195% |
| Nature Portfolio | 6 | 3.896% |
| Taylor & Francis | 5 | 3.247% |
| IEEE | 4 | 2.597% |
| Keai Publishing Ltd | 3 | 1.948% |
| Korean Fiber Soc | 3 | 1.948% |
| World Scientific | 3 | 1.948% |
| Academic Publication Council | 2 | 1.299% |
| Amer Chemical Soc | 2 | 1.299% |
| Springer Int Publ AG | 2 | 1.299% |
| AIP Publishing | 1 | 0.649% |
| Amer Soc Mechanical Engineers | 1 | 0.649% |
| Asce-Amer Soc Civil Engineers | 1 | 0.649% |
| Bentham Science Publ Ltd | 1 | 0.649% |
| Comenius Univ, Sch Medicine | 1 | 0.649% |
| Chem Soc Ethiopia | 1 | 0.649% |
| Ibn Sina Trust | 1 | 0.649% |
| Indian Acad Sciences | 1 | 0.649% |
| IOP Publishing Ltd | 1 | 0.649% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 1 | 0.649% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Materials and Chemical Sciences Lead Research Output: Materials Science Multidisciplinary (15.6%) and Chemistry Multidisciplinary (11.7%) were the largest research categories, highlighting DUET’s strength in advanced materials and chemical research.
- Strong International Research Collaboration: Nearly one-fifth of publications involved collaborators from both Saudi Arabia and the USA, demonstrating DUET’s growing global research network.
- High Visibility and Accessibility: With 96 Open Access publications and 4 Highly Cited Papers, DUET research is achieving both broad accessibility and measurable international impact.
Questions:
- What factors contributed to the concentration of publications in Materials Science and Chemistry compared with other engineering disciplines?
- How much of DUET’s citation impact is driven by international collaborations versus domestic collaborations?
- Can the success in publishing with major publishers such as Elsevier and Wiley be replicated across emerging research areas like Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Technologies?
The 2026 Web of Science profile suggests that DUET is strengthening its position as a research-oriented engineering university with growing international visibility. Continued investment in high-impact collaborations, interdisciplinary research, and emerging technologies could further enhance its global academic standing in the coming years.
