M. Varman

5.2k total citations · 2 hit papers
74 papers, 4.1k citations indexed

About

M. Varman is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes. According to data from OpenAlex, M. Varman has authored 74 papers receiving a total of 4.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 48 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 46 papers in Mechanical Engineering and 30 papers in Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes. Recurrent topics in M. Varman's work include Biodiesel Production and Applications (45 papers), Lubricants and Their Additives (41 papers) and Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies (30 papers). M. Varman is often cited by papers focused on Biodiesel Production and Applications (45 papers), Lubricants and Their Additives (41 papers) and Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies (30 papers). M. Varman collaborates with scholars based in Malaysia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. M. Varman's co-authors include H.H. Masjuki, M.A. Kalam, S. Imtenan, Mehran Arbab, H. Sajjad, S. Renganathan, Tamilarasan Suganya, Mubashir Gulzar, I.M. Rizwanul Fattah and R. A. Mufti and has published in prestigious journals such as Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Journal of Cleaner Production and Applied Energy.

In The Last Decade

M. Varman

73 papers receiving 3.9k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Macroalgae and microalgae as a potential source for commercial applications along with biofuels production: A biorefinery approach
    2015 478 citations M. Varman, H.H. Masjuki et al. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews profile →
  2. Tribological performance of nanoparticles as lubricating oil additives
    2016 321 citations Mubashir Gulzar, H.H. Masjuki et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
M. Varman Malaysia 32 2.3k 1.9k 1.6k 1.0k 783 74 4.1k
Nurin Wahidah Mohd Zulkifli Malaysia 41 2.8k 1.2× 3.1k 1.6× 1.1k 0.7× 1.7k 1.6× 889 1.1× 111 5.0k
Yashvir Singh India 29 1.8k 0.7× 1.5k 0.8× 593 0.4× 696 0.7× 366 0.5× 157 2.9k
Yew Heng Teoh Malaysia 28 1.9k 0.8× 864 0.4× 1.4k 0.9× 164 0.2× 485 0.6× 100 2.7k
M.A. Fazal Malaysia 28 2.1k 0.9× 2.0k 1.0× 873 0.6× 315 0.3× 566 0.7× 47 3.1k
Zhixia He China 38 2.6k 1.1× 1.0k 0.5× 1.4k 0.9× 104 0.1× 645 0.8× 108 3.8k
Jo-Han Ng Malaysia 29 1.9k 0.8× 784 0.4× 1.0k 0.6× 133 0.1× 743 0.9× 99 3.3k
Naveen Kumar India 27 3.1k 1.3× 1.4k 0.7× 2.2k 1.4× 84 0.1× 514 0.7× 237 4.0k
Cherng‐Yuan Lin Taiwan 28 1.8k 0.8× 789 0.4× 1.1k 0.7× 137 0.1× 352 0.4× 110 2.8k
Zhixia He China 32 1.3k 0.5× 509 0.3× 990 0.6× 304 0.3× 391 0.5× 136 2.7k
W.H. Azmi Malaysia 51 5.1k 2.2× 5.0k 2.6× 877 0.6× 592 0.6× 975 1.2× 202 7.9k

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Fields of papers citing papers by M. Varman

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of M. Varman

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of M. Varman. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of M. Varman based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with M. Varman. M. Varman is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Zahid, Rehan, Riaz Ahmad Mufti, H.H. Masjuki, et al.. (2021). Friction and Wear Performance Evaluation of Bio-Lubricants and DLC Coatings on Cam/Tappet Interface of Internal Combustion Engines. Materials. 14(23). 7206–7206. 7 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Arslan, H.H. Masjuki, M. M. Quazi, et al.. (2019). Experimental investigation of tribological properties of laser textured tungsten doped diamond like carbon coating under dry sliding conditions at various loads. Materials Research Express. 6(10). 106444–106444. 10 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Arslan, M. M. Quazi, H.H. Masjuki, et al.. (2018). Wear characteristics of patterned and un-patterned tetrahedral amorphous carbon film in the presence of synthetic and bio based lubricants. Materials Research Express. 6(3). 36414–36414. 4 indexed citations
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Zahid, Rehan, Masjuki Hj. Hassan, Abdullah Alabdulkarem, et al.. (2018). Tribological characteristics comparison of formulated palm trimethylolpropane ester and polyalphaolefin for cam/tappet interface of direct acting valve train system. Industrial Lubrication and Tribology. 70(5). 888–901. 10 indexed citations
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Ilham, Zul, et al.. (2017). Optimization of biodiesel production from Brucea javanica seeds oil as novel non-edible feedstock using response surface methodology. Energy Conversion and Management. 149. 392–400. 118 indexed citations
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Zahid, Rehan, H.H. Masjuki, M. Varman, et al.. (2016). Influence of intrinsic and extrinsic conditions on the tribological characteristics of diamond-like carbon coatings: A review. Journal of materials research/Pratt's guide to venture capital sources. 31(13). 1814–1836. 29 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Arslan, et al.. (2016). Effect of change in temperature on the tribological performance of micro surface textured DLC coating. Journal of materials research/Pratt's guide to venture capital sources. 31(13). 1837–1847. 20 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Arslan, H.H. Masjuki, M.A. Kalam, et al.. (2016). Surface Texture Manufacturing Techniques and Tribological Effect of Surface Texturing on Cutting Tool Performance: A Review. Critical reviews in solid state and materials sciences. 41(6). 447–481. 184 indexed citations
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Sanjid, A., et al.. (2015). Performance and emission of multi-cylinder diesel engine using biodiesel blends obtained from mixed inedible feedstocks. Journal of Cleaner Production. 112. 4114–4122. 56 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Arslan, H.H. Masjuki, M. Varman, et al.. (2015). Effects of texture diameter and depth on the tribological performance of DLC coating under lubricated sliding condition. Applied Surface Science. 356. 1135–1149. 97 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Arslan, H.H. Masjuki, M. Varman, et al.. (2015). An overview of geometrical parameters of surface texturing for piston/cylinder assembly and mechanical seals. Meccanica. 51(1). 9–23. 88 indexed citations
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Sajjad, H., H.H. Masjuki, M. Varman, et al.. (2014). Comparative Study of Biodiesel, GTL Fuel and Their Blends in Context of Engine Performance and Exhaust Emission. Procedia Engineering. 90. 466–471. 9 indexed citations
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Arbab, Mehran, H.H. Masjuki, M. Varman, et al.. (2013). Fuel properties, engine performance and emission characteristic of common biodiesels as a renewable and sustainable source of fuel. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 22. 133–147. 141 indexed citations
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Liaquat, A.M., H.H. Masjuki, M.A. Kalam, M.M.K. Bhuiya, & M. Varman. (2012). Influence of Coconut Biodiesel and Waste Cooking Oil Blended Fuels on Engine Performance and Emission Characteristics. 169–176. 7 indexed citations
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Kalam, M.A., H.H. Masjuki, M. Varman, & A.M. Liaquat. (2011). FRICTION AND WEAR CHARACTERISTICS OF WASTE VEGETABLE OIL CONTAMINATED LUBRICANTS. International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. 6(3). 10 indexed citations
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Varman, M., H.H. Masjuki, & T.M.I. Mahlia. (2004). Electricity savings from implementation of minimum energy efficiency standard for TVs in Malaysia. Energy and Buildings. 37(6). 685–689. 16 indexed citations

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