Umaru S. Ishiaku

Ahmadu Bello University

Publishing since 2005, latest 2026

Polymers and Plastics
Biomaterials
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics of Materials
Automotive Engineering
Building and Construction

Publications: 292005–2026
Citations: 491to those papers
h-index: 13i10-index 15
Field-weighted impact: 1.001.00 is the world average
World top 10%: 10%3 of 29 scored papers
Open access: 48%14 papers free to read

1 other work — a preprint, a dataset or the like — is listed but not counted.

By year

Papers, and the citations to them

Publications, left axisCitations to that year’s papers, right axis2026 still in progress

Career

On their papers

Every institution they have given on a paper.

Publications

29 in all

Extraction and characterization of a novel cellulosic fiber from Delonix regia pod for polymer composite applications
2026Journal of Composite MaterialsJournal0 citations10.1177/00219983251415155
Effect of particle size on the mechanical, water absorption and thermal properties of flamboyant seed particle-filled polyester composites for tile applications
2025

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Citations received each year

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What they work on

From the classification of each paper

Subfields

Polymers and Plastics2793%
Biomaterials828%
Mechanical Engineering828%
Mechanics of Materials621%
Automotive Engineering414%
Building and Construction414%
Biomedical Engineering27%
Surgery27%
Analytical Chemistry13%
Civil and Structural Engineering13%

Health Sciences
Physical Sciences

Topics most written on

Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites24
biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties6
Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research6
Textile materials and evaluations5
Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies4
Polymer crystallization and properties4
Advanced Cellulose Research Studies3
Mechanical Behavior of Composites3
Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties3
Tribology and Wear Analysis3
Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging2
Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty2

Who they write with

Their most frequent co-authors, and the papers those co-authors share

Where their co-authors are

59% of their papers have a co-author abroad

papers co-written135781012Home

Most frequent partner countries

Malaysia14
Japan6
Hungary2
China1
Libya1
United States1

Papers with at least one author in that country.

Institutions written with most

Universiti Sains MalaysiaMY11 papers
Universiti Teknologi MARA SystemMY7 papers
Universiti Teknologi MARAMY7 papers
Kyoto Institute of TechnologyJP6 papers
Yaba College of TechnologyNG5 papers
Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science TechnologyNG3 papers
Federal University LokojaNG3 papers
Sirim BerhadMY2 papers
Budapest University of Technology and EconomicsHU2 papers
University of IlorinNG2 papers

Where they publish

Journal of Applied Polymer Science4
AIP conference proceedings2
Open Journal of Composite Materials2
Polymer Composites2
UMYU Scientifica2
Advanced Manufacturing Polymer & Composites Science1

Development goals addressed

From each paper’s title and abstract

12Responsible consumption and production5
2Zero hunger2
6Clean water and sanitation2
7Affordable and clean energy1
9Industry, innovation and infrastructure1
11Sustainable cities and communities1

Most cited

High‐density polyethylene/ultrahigh‐molecular‐weight polyethylene blend. I. The processing, thermal, and mechanical properties
Journal of Applied Polymer Science7
2005115 citations
Characterization of recycled and virgin polyethylene terephthalate composites reinforced with modified kenaf fibers for automotive application
Polymer Composites
202248 citationsWorld top 10%
High density polyethylene/ultra high molecular weight polyethylene blend. II. Effect of hydroxyapatite on processing, thermal, and mechanical properties
Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Caliphate Journal of Science and Technology

Extraction and analysis of kenaf cellulose nanoparticles using improved chemo-mechanical methods

2025Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part N Journal of Nanomaterials Nanoengineering and NanosystemsJournalSenior author0 citations10.1177/23977914251329410

Hydrolytic Studies of Thermoplastic ABS/ Epoxy Coated Kenaf Fibres Composites

2021SLU Journal of Science and TechnologyJournal0 citations

Surface Modified Cow Hair Fibres Reinforced Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene Composites

2019ATBU Journal of Science, Technology & EducationJournalOpen access5 citations

Effect of Surface Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Filled with Dates Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) Particulates Composite

2019HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)JournalSenior author3 citations

Mechanical Properties of Plied Cotton Fabric-Coated Unsaturated Polyester Composites: Effects of Alkali Treatments

2015International journal of composite materialsJournalOpen accessSenior author11 citations

ATBU Journal of Science, Technology & Education

British Journal of Applied Science & Technology1

How it can be read

48% free to read

Diamond 7 · 24%Free to read and to publish
Gold 2 · 7%In an open-access journal
Hybrid 1 · 3%Open in a subscription journal
Bronze 1 · 3%Free to read, no open licence
Green 3 · 10%A copy in a repository
Closed 15 · 52%Behind a paywall

Who funds it

8 of 29 papers name a funder

Ahmadu Bello University5
Universiti Sains Malaysia3
Universiti Teknologi MARA2
Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung1
North Carolina State University1
Petroleum Technology Development Fund1
Tertiary Education Trust Fund1