Question 1

What is Semnan University known for?

Accepted Answer

In research, Semnan University stands highest in Engineering (#2,338 of 5,901 worldwide), Materials Science (#1,030 of 2,276 worldwide) and Physical Sciences (#6,340 of 10,670 worldwide), 2022-now. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Civil and Structural Engineering, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials and Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Civil and Structural Engineering is 4.9× its share of world research).

Question 2

How does Semnan University rank in research?

Accepted Answer

Semnan University ranks #5,849 of 22,385 institutions worldwide on research quality in 2022-now (#7,200 all time), and #30 of 208 in Iran.

Question 3

Who are the top researchers at Semnan University?

Accepted Answer

Ranked on the quality score, Nima Amjady, Ahmad Hosseini–Bandegharaei and Faroogh Garoosi lead among researchers whose main affiliation is Semnan University.

Question 4

What are the most cited papers from Semnan University?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper from Semnan University is "Water cycle algorithm – A novel metaheuristic optimization method for solving constrained engineering optimization problems" (Hadi Eskandar, Ali Sadollah, Ardeshir Bahreininejad et al., 2012), with 1,672 citations. Next come "Microwave versus conventional sintering: A review of fundamentals, advantages and applications" (1,272) and "Mine blast algorithm: A new population based algorithm for solving constrained engineering optimization problems" (932).

Question 5

Which research topics does Semnan University publish most on?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now: Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research, Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques and Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems.

Question 6

Which keywords describe research at Semnan University?

Accepted Answer

By fractional works in 2022-now, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Mechanical Properties, Graphene, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles, Microstructure, Heat Transfer, Nanocomposites and Metamaterials.

Question 7

Which fields of science does Semnan University work in?

Accepted Answer

In 2022-now, 78% of research at Semnan University is in Physical Sciences, 11% in Social Sciences. Its largest fields are Engineering (39%), Materials Science (12%), Computer Science (7%). It does 2.0× the world's share of Physical Sciences.

Question 8

Is Semnan University's research output growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 22% lower than in 2018-2021.