The Web of Science data for MIST in 2025 shows a strong engineering- and technology-oriented research profile, with 86 publications, of which 88.37% are original research articles. The university’s research is led by Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Nuclear Science & Technology, and Electrical & Electronic Engineering, reflecting its institutional strengths in engineering disciplines. International collaboration is substantial, particularly with the USA (24.42%), followed by Australia, Canada, India, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia, demonstrating an expanding global research network. Elsevier dominates the publication landscape (33.72%), while Springer Nature and IEEE are also major publishing partners. Although the most productive individual researchers contributed only four publications each, indicating a distributed authorship pattern, the overall portfolio highlights balanced research participation across multiple disciplines and strong publication quality through internationally recognized publishers. These findings align with MIST’s broader emphasis on engineering research and international scholarly output. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Category | Record Count | % of 86 |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | 10 | 11.628% |
| Engineering, Civil | 8 | 9.302% |
| Environmental Sciences | 8 | 9.302% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 8 | 9.302% |
| Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | 7 | 8.140% |
| Nuclear Science & Technology | 7 | 8.140% |
| Engineering, Multidisciplinary | 6 | 6.977% |
| Construction & Building Technology | 5 | 5.814% |
| Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | 4 | 4.651% |
| Thermodynamics | 4 | 4.651% |
| Chemistry, Physical | 3 | 3.488% |
| Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence | 3 | 3.488% |
| Computer Science, Information Systems | 3 | 3.488% |
| Management | 3 | 3.488% |
| Telecommunications | 3 | 3.488% |
| Transportation | 3 | 3.488% |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 3 | 3.488% |
| Water Resources | 3 | 3.488% |
| Chemistry, Analytical | 2 | 2.326% |
| Energy & Fuels | 2 | 2.326% |
| Engineering, Chemical | 2 | 2.326% |
| Engineering, Environmental | 2 | 2.326% |
| Engineering, Mechanical | 2 | 2.326% |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | 2.326% |
| Geochemistry & Geophysics | 2 | 2.326% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Type | Record Count | % of 86 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 76 | 88.372% |
| Proceeding Paper | 5 | 5.814% |
| Review Article | 5 | 5.814% |
| Early Access | 2 | 2.326% |
| Data Paper | 1 | 1.163% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 86 |
|---|---|---|
| Islam, Muhammad Nazrul | 4 | 4.651% |
| Mamun, Md Abdullah Al | 4 | 4.651% |
| Hossain, Shahadat | 4 | 4.651% |
| Nur, Fernaz Narin | 4 | 4.651% |
| Rahman, A.K.M. Mizanur | 4 | 4.651% |
| Sarwar, Syeda Tanjila | 4 | 4.651% |
| Das, Arup | 4 | 4.651% |
| Amin, Md Khairul | 4 | 4.651% |
| Islam, Mohammed Russedul | 4 | 4.651% |
| Sharma, Rishi Raj | 3 | 3.488% |
| Rahman, Anisur | 3 | 3.488% |
| Afridi, Arafat Sahin | 3 | 3.488% |
| Hasnat, Mohammad A | 3 | 3.488% |
| Faisal, Kazi Newaj | 3 | 3.488% |
| Islam, Md Jahidul | 3 | 3.488% |
| Ahsan, Mohebul | 3 | 3.488% |
| Kabir, Md Ahsan | 3 | 3.488% |
| Haque, Mohammad Rejaul | 3 | 3.488% |
| Shahjalal, Md | 3 | 3.488% |
| Nujhat, Maiesha | 3 | 3.488% |
| Rahat, Mohammad’Raghib | 3 | 3.488% |
| Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin | 3 | 3.488% |
| Hasan, G. M. Jahid | 3 | 3.488% |
| Hoque, Md Enamul | 3 | 3.488% |
| Hassan, Md Nazmul | 3 | 3.488% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Country/Region | Record Count | % of 86 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 86 | 100.000% |
| USA | 21 | 24.419% |
| AUSTRALIA | 7 | 8.140% |
| CANADA | 7 | 8.140% |
| INDIA | 7 | 8.140% |
| MALAYSIA | 7 | 8.140% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 6 | 6.977% |
| JAPAN | 3 | 3.488% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 3 | 3.488% |
| ENGLAND | 2 | 2.326% |
| INDONESIA | 2 | 2.326% |
| BRAZIL | 1 | 1.163% |
| COLOMBIA | 1 | 1.163% |
| CROATIA | 1 | 1.163% |
| CYPRUS | 1 | 1.163% |
| DENMARK | 1 | 1.163% |
| GREECE | 1 | 1.163% |
| ITALY | 1 | 1.163% |
| NEPAL | 1 | 1.163% |
| NIGERIA | 1 | 1.163% |
| NORWAY | 1 | 1.163% |
| PAKISTAN | 1 | 1.163% |
| ROMANIA | 1 | 1.163% |
| RUSSIA | 1 | 1.163% |
| SERBIA | 1 | 1.163% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of MIST:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 5 |
| Early Access | 2 |
| Open Access | 48 |
| Enriched Cited References | 42 |
| Open Publisher-Invited Reviews | 2 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publisher | Record Count | % of 86 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 29 | 33.721% |
| Springer Nature | 11 | 12.791% |
| IEEE | 8 | 9.302% |
| Wiley | 5 | 5.814% |
| Taylor & Francis | 4 | 4.651% |
| Korean Nuclear Soc | 3 | 3.488% |
| Academic Publication Council | 2 | 2.326% |
| IOP Publishing Ltd | 2 | 2.326% |
| KeAi Publishing Ltd | 2 | 2.326% |
| MDPI | 2 | 2.326% |
| Walter De Gruyter | 2 | 2.326% |
| Acad Sci Czech Republic Inst Rock Structure & Mechanics | 1 | 1.163% |
| American Geophysical Union | 1 | 1.163% |
| ASCE – American Society of Civil Engineers | 1 | 1.163% |
| Canadian Science Publishing | 1 | 1.163% |
| Computational Hydraulics Int | 1 | 1.163% |
| Czestochowa University of Technology | 1 | 1.163% |
| Emerald Group Publishing | 1 | 1.163% |
| Indian Academy of Sciences | 1 | 1.163% |
| International Information & Engineering Technology Association | 1 | 1.163% |
| Pleiades Publishing Ltd | 1 | 1.163% |
| Public Library of Science | 1 | 1.163% |
| Royal Society of Chemistry | 1 | 1.163% |
| Springer International Publishing AG | 1 | 1.163% |
| Sciendo | 1 | 1.163% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Engineering and materials-related disciplines dominate MIST’s research output, accounting for the largest share of publications.
- International collaboration is strong, particularly with the USA and several Asia-Pacific countries.
- Elsevier, Springer Nature, and IEEE together published more than half of MIST’s Web of Science papers.
Questions:
- How can MIST increase publications in high-impact multidisciplinary journals?
- Can international collaborations be expanded further with leading global universities?
- What strategies can encourage greater productivity among early-career researchers?
MIST’s 2025 Web of Science publication profile demonstrates a robust engineering research ecosystem with growing international visibility. Continued emphasis on high-impact interdisciplinary research, stronger global collaborations, and increased publication in top-tier journals could further enhance the university’s research reputation and global competitiveness.
