Question 1

What is Periyar University known for?

Accepted Answer

In research, Periyar University stands highest in Computer Science (#2,454 of 4,417 worldwide), Plant Science (#898 of 1,317 worldwide) and Agricultural and Biological Sciences (#2,236 of 3,157 worldwide), 2022-now. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Organic Chemistry and Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials is 6.0× its share of world research).

Question 2

How does Periyar University rank in research?

Accepted Answer

Periyar University ranks #8,699 of 22,385 institutions worldwide on research quality in 2022-now (#21,039 all time), and #520 of 1,562 in India.

Question 3

Who are the top researchers at Periyar University?

Accepted Answer

Ranked on the quality score, Jeganathan Prakash Maran, Palanisamy Manigandan and Palaniyappan Jayanthi lead among researchers whose main affiliation is Periyar University.

Question 4

What are the most cited papers from Periyar University?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper from Periyar University is "Environment friendly, renewable and sustainable poly lactic acid (PLA) based natural fiber reinforced composites – A comprehensive review" (G. Rajeshkumar, S. Arvindh Seshadri, Girdhari Lal Devnani et al., 2021), with 640 citations. Next come "Phytoremediation of heavy metals: mechanisms, methods and enhancements" (597) and "Novel 2019 coronavirus structure, mechanism of action, antiviral drug promises and rule out against its treatment" (555).

Question 5

Which research topics does Periyar University publish most on?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now: Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications, Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques and Moringa oleifera research and applications.

Question 6

Which keywords describe research at Periyar University?

Accepted Answer

By fractional works in 2022-now, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Nanomaterials, Graphene, Antimicrobial, Biomedical Applications, Machine Learning, Toxicity, Green Synthesis and Nanoparticles.

Question 7

Which fields of science does Periyar University work in?

Accepted Answer

In 2022-now, 50% of research at Periyar University is in Physical Sciences, 22% in Social Sciences. Its largest fields are Materials Science (11%), Agricultural and Biological Sciences (11%), Computer Science (9%). It does 1.3× the world's share of Life Sciences.

Question 8

Is Periyar University's research output growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 5% higher than in 2018-2021.