Uttara University recorded 70 Web of Science publications in 2025, with research strongly concentrated in Materials Science, Physics, Nanoscience, Engineering and Computer Science. Articles dominated the output (58; 82.86%), followed by review articles (9; 12.86%) and proceeding papers (3; 4.29%). The leading research categories were Materials Science Multidisciplinary (12), Applied Physics (9), Materials Science Textiles (7), and Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (7). The publications involved international collaboration with 23 countries/regions, although Bangladesh accounted for all 70 records, with Malaysia, the USA, Saudi Arabia, China and India among the most prominent collaborators. Emerald Group Publishing, Springer Nature and Elsevier were the leading publishers, while several researchers contributed substantially to the university’s output. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 12 | 17.143% |
| Physics Applied | 9 | 12.857% |
| Materials Science Textiles | 7 | 10.000% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 7 | 10.000% |
| Computer Science Artificial Intelligence | 5 | 7.143% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 5 | 7.143% |
| Information Science Library Science | 5 | 7.143% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 5 | 7.143% |
| Physics Multidisciplinary | 4 | 5.714% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 3 | 4.286% |
| Computer Science Theory Methods | 3 | 4.286% |
| Environmental Sciences | 3 | 4.286% |
| Language Linguistics | 3 | 4.286% |
| Linguistics | 3 | 4.286% |
| Polymer Science | 3 | 4.286% |
| Automation Control Systems | 2 | 2.857% |
| Chemistry Physical | 2 | 2.857% |
| Engineering Chemical | 2 | 2.857% |
| Engineering Environmental | 2 | 2.857% |
| Ethics | 2 | 2.857% |
| Mathematics Interdisciplinary Applications | 2 | 2.857% |
| Meteorology Atmospheric Sciences | 2 | 2.857% |
| Physics Condensed Matter | 2 | 2.857% |
| Physics Mathematical | 2 | 2.857% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 2 | 2.857% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 58 | 82.857% |
| Review Article | 9 | 12.857% |
| Proceeding Paper | 3 | 4.286% |
| Early Access | 2 | 2.857% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Islam, Dr. Syed Rashedul | 7 | 10.000% |
| Rahman, Md Wahidur | 7 | 10.000% |
| Munshi, MdHanif | 7 | 10.000% |
| Ahammad, Nur | 6 | 8.571% |
| Roshid, Mamunur | 4 | 5.714% |
| Kamruzzaman, Md. | 4 | 5.714% |
| Wan Muhamad Hatta, Sharifah Fatmadiana | 3 | 4.286% |
| Islam, Mohammad Aminul | 3 | 4.286% |
| Hossen, Jakir | 3 | 4.286% |
| Hossain, Md Anwar | 3 | 4.286% |
| Miah, Md Helal | 3 | 4.286% |
| Rashid, Mohammad Rafiqur | 3 | 4.286% |
| Shahinuzzaman, M. | 3 | 4.286% |
| Rahman, Zihadur | 3 | 4.286% |
| Yesuf, Hanur Meku | 3 | 4.286% |
| Rahman, Mosfiqur | 3 | 4.286% |
| Mahshar Yahan | 3 | 4.286% |
| Islam, Tarikul | 3 | 4.286% |
| Islam, Mohammad Amanul | 3 | 4.286% |
| Hussain, Shaikh Almoon | 3 | 4.286% |
| Islam, Md. Torequl | 2 | 2.857% |
| Shaikh, Asadullah | 2 | 2.857% |
| Rahman, Mohammad Motiur | 2 | 2.857% |
| Shoombuatong, Watshara | 2 | 2.857% |
| Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin | 2 | 2.857% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 70 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 70 | 100.000% |
| MALAYSIA | 15 | 21.429% |
| USA | 14 | 20.000% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 11 | 15.714% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 8 | 11.429% |
| INDIA | 6 | 8.571% |
| THAILAND | 4 | 5.714% |
| CANADA | 2 | 2.857% |
| ETHIOPIA | 2 | 2.857% |
| FINLAND | 2 | 2.857% |
| JAPAN | 2 | 2.857% |
| NORWAY | 2 | 2.857% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 2 | 2.857% |
| U ARAB EMIRATES | 2 | 2.857% |
| AUSTRALIA | 1 | 1.429% |
| JORDAN | 1 | 1.429% |
| NEPAL | 1 | 1.429% |
| POLAND | 1 | 1.429% |
| ROMANIA | 1 | 1.429% |
| SWEDEN | 1 | 1.429% |
| SYRIA | 1 | 1.429% |
| TURKIYE | 1 | 1.429% |
| UKRAINE | 1 | 1.429% |
| YEMEN | 1 | 1.429% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of Uttara University:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 9 |
| Early Access | 2 |
| Open Access | 34 |
| Enriched Cited References | 47 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 1 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 70 |
|---|---|---|
| AIP Publishing | 4 | 5.714% |
| Amer Chemical Soc | 3 | 4.286% |
| Assoc Computational Linguistics-Acl | 3 | 4.286% |
| Elsevier | 9 | 12.857% |
| Emerald Group Publishing | 12 | 17.143% |
| Indian Assoc Cultivation Science | 1 | 1.429% |
| Iop Publishing Ltd | 1 | 1.429% |
| KOREAN SOC ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS – KSEE | 1 | 1.429% |
| Korean Fiber Soc | 1 | 1.429% |
| Mdpi | 2 | 2.857% |
| NATURE PORTFOLIO | 3 | 4.286% |
| Optica Publishing Group | 1 | 1.429% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 1 | 1.429% |
| PLEIADES PUBLISHING LTD | 2 | 2.857% |
| Public Library Science | 1 | 1.429% |
| Royal Soc Chemistry | 1 | 1.429% |
| SPRINGER INT PUBL AG | 1 | 1.429% |
| Springer Nature | 10 | 14.286% |
| Taylor & Francis | 5 | 7.143% |
| Tech Science Press | 1 | 1.429% |
| Walter de Gruyter | 1 | 1.429% |
| Wiley | 6 | 8.571% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Strong STEM orientation: Materials Science, Physics, Nanotechnology and Engineering constitute the core of Uttara University’s WoS research profile.
- High international collaboration: Publications involved researchers from Malaysia, the USA, Saudi Arabia, China, India and other countries, indicating a broad international research network.
- Article-dominated output: More than 82% of the publications were research articles, suggesting a strong emphasis on original research.
Questions:
- How can Uttara University further increase its publications in high-impact Q1/Q2 journals?
- Which international collaborations contribute most to highly cited and influential publications?
- Can the university diversify its research portfolio beyond Materials Science and Physics into emerging areas such as AI, biotechnology, environmental science and interdisciplinary research?
Uttara University’s 2025 Web of Science profile demonstrates a growing and internationally connected research portfolio, with particular strength in materials-related sciences, physics and technology. The next priority should be to strengthen research quality, citation impact, international partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration while maintaining growth in publication volume.
