In 2025, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) demonstrated a strong research presence with 235 Web of Science–indexed publications, predominantly consisting of articles (83.83%) and a smaller share of review papers (12.77%). The research output is heavily concentrated in multidisciplinary materials science, thermodynamics, energy fuels, and engineering-related fields, reflecting a clear emphasis on applied and industrial research domains. AUST’s publications are widely disseminated through major publishers such as Elsevier and Springer Nature, which together account for over half of the total output. The authorship pattern shows a group of highly productive researchers contributing significantly to the total volume, with Mahmud RR and Rahman MZ leading. International collaboration is notable, particularly with the USA, Australia, China, and Saudi Arabia, although Bangladesh remains the central contributor across all publications. Overall, the dataset highlights AUST’s growing influence in engineering and scientific research with increasing global engagement. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 37 | 15.745% |
| Thermodynamics | 26 | 11.064% |
| Energy Fuels | 25 | 10.638% |
| Chemistry Physical | 20 | 8.511% |
| Engineering Multidisciplinary | 20 | 8.511% |
| Mechanics | 20 | 8.511% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 16 | 6.809% |
| Environmental Sciences | 16 | 6.809% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 13 | 5.532% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 13 | 5.532% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 11 | 4.681% |
| Engineering Civil | 11 | 4.681% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 11 | 4.681% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 10 | 4.255% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 8 | 3.404% |
| Optics | 8 | 3.404% |
| Polymer Science | 8 | 3.404% |
| Chemistry Analytical | 7 | 2.979% |
| Computer Science Software Engineering | 7 | 2.979% |
| Engineering Mechanical | 7 | 2.979% |
| Environmental Studies | 7 | 2.979% |
| Materials Science Textiles | 7 | 2.979% |
| Construction Building Technology | 6 | 2.553% |
| Engineering Environmental | 5 | 2.128% |
| Physics Applied | 5 | 2.128% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 197 | 83.830% |
| Review Article | 30 | 12.766% |
| Early Access | 7 | 2.979% |
| Proceeding Paper | 6 | 2.553% |
| Correction | 2 | 0.851% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Authors | Record Count | % of 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Mahmud RR | 18 | 7.660% |
| Rahman MZ | 17 | 7.234% |
| Chowdhury P | 13 | 5.532% |
| Reno S | 13 | 5.532% |
| Farrok O | 10 | 4.255% |
| Rahman A | 10 | 4.255% |
| Das S | 9 | 3.830% |
| Rahman MM | 9 | 3.830% |
| Chowdhury NUR | 8 | 3.404% |
| Ghosh J | 8 | 3.404% |
| Islam MS | 8 | 3.404% |
| Islam T | 8 | 3.404% |
| Nayan MF | 8 | 3.404% |
| Rupanty NS | 8 | 3.404% |
| Ahmed S | 7 | 2.979% |
| Barua B | 7 | 2.979% |
| Hasan M | 7 | 2.979% |
| Islam MR | 7 | 2.979% |
| Agyekum EB | 6 | 2.553% |
| Asif TR | 6 | 2.553% |
| Hossain MS | 6 | 2.553% |
| Islam MA | 6 | 2.553% |
| Islam S | 6 | 2.553% |
| Mondal TP | 6 | 2.553% |
| Noor T | 6 | 2.553% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 235 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 235 | 100.000% |
| USA | 35 | 14.894% |
| AUSTRALIA | 21 | 8.936% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 14 | 5.957% |
| CANADA | 12 | 5.106% |
| INDIA | 10 | 4.255% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 10 | 4.255% |
| MALAYSIA | 9 | 3.830% |
| JORDAN | 8 | 3.404% |
| AZERBAIJAN | 6 | 2.553% |
| ENGLAND | 6 | 2.553% |
| RUSSIA | 6 | 2.553% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 6 | 2.553% |
| TURKIYE | 6 | 2.553% |
| GERMANY | 5 | 2.128% |
| LITHUANIA | 5 | 2.128% |
| GHANA | 4 | 1.702% |
| THAILAND | 4 | 1.702% |
| UZBEKISTAN | 4 | 1.702% |
| JAPAN | 3 | 1.277% |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 2 | 0.851% |
| FINLAND | 2 | 0.851% |
| HUNGARY | 2 | 0.851% |
| IRAN | 2 | 0.851% |
| IRAQ | 2 | 0.851% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of AUST:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 30 |
| Early Access | 7 |
| Open Access | 138 |
| Enriched Cited References | 125 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 5 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 87 | 37.021% |
| Springer Nature | 37 | 15.745% |
| Wiley | 16 | 6.809% |
| Mdpi | 13 | 5.532% |
| IEEE | 8 | 3.404% |
| Public Library Science | 8 | 3.404% |
| Iop Publishing Ltd | 7 | 2.979% |
| Sage | 7 | 2.979% |
| Emerald Group Publishing | 6 | 2.553% |
| Royal Soc Chemistry | 6 | 2.553% |
| Taylor & Francis | 6 | 2.553% |
| NATURE PORTFOLIO | 4 | 1.702% |
| Keai Publishing Ltd | 3 | 1.277% |
| Tech Science Press | 3 | 1.277% |
| Amer Chemical Soc | 2 | 0.851% |
| Iwa Publishing | 2 | 0.851% |
| Optica Publishing Group | 2 | 0.851% |
| UNIV LJUBLJANA PRESS | 2 | 0.851% |
| World Scientific | 2 | 0.851% |
| ALANYA UNIV | 1 | 0.426% |
| Accscience Publishing | 1 | 0.426% |
| Amer Soc Civil Engineers | 1 | 0.426% |
| Assoc Computational Linguistics-Acl | 1 | 0.426% |
| Electrochemical Soc Inc | 1 | 0.426% |
| Indian Assoc Cultivation Science | 1 | 0.426% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- The dominance of article-type publications indicates a strong focus on original research rather than review-based scholarship.
- Materials science and energy-related fields collectively form the core research strengths of AUST in 2025.
- A small group of authors contributes disproportionately to the total research output, suggesting concentrated research leadership.
Questions:
- How can AUST further diversify its research into emerging interdisciplinary areas beyond engineering and materials science?
- What strategies can be adopted to increase high-impact collaborations beyond the current partner countries?
- How can the university encourage broader participation among faculty to reduce reliance on a limited group of prolific authors?
The 2025 publication profile reflects a solid and growing research ecosystem at AUST, with clear strengths in applied sciences and international collaboration; however, expanding disciplinary diversity and broadening author participation could further enhance its global academic impact.
