Surajudeen Sikiru

2.0k total citations · 2 hit papers
62 papers, 1.4k citations indexed

About

Surajudeen Sikiru is a scholar working on Ocean Engineering, Materials Chemistry and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Surajudeen Sikiru has authored 62 papers receiving a total of 1.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 18 papers in Ocean Engineering, 17 papers in Materials Chemistry and 15 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Recurrent topics in Surajudeen Sikiru's work include Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques (18 papers), Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis (12 papers) and Petroleum Processing and Analysis (9 papers). Surajudeen Sikiru is often cited by papers focused on Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques (18 papers), Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis (12 papers) and Petroleum Processing and Analysis (9 papers). Surajudeen Sikiru collaborates with scholars based in Malaysia, Nigeria and Pakistan. Surajudeen Sikiru's co-authors include Hassan Soleimani, Temidayo Lekan Oladosu, Noorhana Yahya, Kunmi Joshua Abioye, Temitope Ibrahim Amosa, M.N.M. Ansari, Zia Ur Rehman, John Oluwadamilola Olutoki, Abdullah Ali Halage and Yekinni Kolawole Sanusi and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews and Journal of Power Sources.

In The Last Decade

Surajudeen Sikiru

58 papers receiving 1.4k 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. Hydrogen-powered horizons: Transformative technologies in clean energy generation, distribution, and storage for sustainable innovation
    2024 253 citations Surajudeen Sikiru, Temidayo Lekan Oladosu et al. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy profile →
  2. Technology projection in biofuel production using agricultural waste materials as a source of energy sustainability: A comprehensive review
    2024 88 citations Surajudeen Sikiru, Kunmi Joshua Abioye et al. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Surajudeen Sikiru Malaysia 22 482 317 281 278 221 62 1.4k
Mehdi Sedighi Iran 26 339 0.7× 334 1.1× 196 0.7× 425 1.5× 164 0.7× 73 1.7k
Ahmad Mohaddespour Iran 24 390 0.8× 401 1.3× 137 0.5× 186 0.7× 164 0.7× 78 1.5k
Hassan Soleimani Malaysia 25 766 1.6× 475 1.5× 485 1.7× 457 1.6× 257 1.2× 140 2.4k
Wenlong Jia China 22 541 1.1× 701 2.2× 204 0.7× 134 0.5× 139 0.6× 128 1.7k
Alp Yürüm Türkiye 19 392 0.8× 252 0.8× 184 0.7× 447 1.6× 165 0.7× 54 1.2k
Zhiqiang Gong China 32 563 1.2× 1.1k 3.5× 92 0.3× 257 0.9× 190 0.9× 74 1.9k
Yonmo Sung South Korea 26 391 0.8× 715 2.3× 117 0.4× 415 1.5× 355 1.6× 76 1.7k
Philippe Mandin France 21 265 0.5× 295 0.9× 106 0.4× 552 2.0× 255 1.2× 61 1.2k
Zefeng Jing China 22 264 0.5× 665 2.1× 381 1.4× 212 0.8× 200 0.9× 70 1.7k
Rui Ma China 21 517 1.1× 222 0.7× 226 0.8× 423 1.5× 152 0.7× 84 1.4k

Countries citing papers authored by Surajudeen Sikiru

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Fields of papers citing papers by Surajudeen Sikiru

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Surajudeen Sikiru

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All Works

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Nordin, Nik Abdul Hadi Md, et al.. (2025). A dual-scale computational approach to discovering high-performance metal-ZIF/rGO composites for room-temperature hydrogen storage. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 185. 151848–151848.
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Sikiru, Surajudeen, Amir Rostami, Hassan Soleımanı, et al.. (2025). Electromagnetic nanoparticle-assisted oil recovery: Numerical simulation and practical implications. Results in Engineering. 26. 105244–105244. 2 indexed citations
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Rizwan, Muhammad, Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal, Zahid Usman, et al.. (2025). Probing hydrogen storage through cation replacement in CaNiH3 for clean environment: A computational explaination. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids. 204. 112778–112778. 3 indexed citations
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Topare, Niraj S., Surajudeen Sikiru, S. Thambidurai, et al.. (2025). Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Euphorbia heterophylla leaf extract for deactivation of pathogenic bacteria and photocatalytic degradation of industrial dyes. Results in Engineering. 26. 104797–104797. 8 indexed citations
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Hassan, Yarima Mudassir, et al.. (2025). Impact of hematite-silica composite nanofluids on interfacial tension and contact angle dynamics for electromagnetic-assisted enhanced oil recovery. Journal of Applied Geophysics. 240. 105788–105788. 2 indexed citations
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Sikiru, Surajudeen, et al.. (2024). Technology projection in biofuel production using agricultural waste materials as a source of energy sustainability: A comprehensive review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 200. 114535–114535. 88 indexed citations breakdown →
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Dele‐Afolabi, T.T., et al.. (2024). Organic waste-derived pore formers for macroporous ceramics fabrication: A review on synthesis, durability properties and potential applications. Materials Today Sustainability. 27. 100824–100824. 5 indexed citations
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Sikiru, Surajudeen, T.T. Dele‐Afolabi, Mohammad Yeganeh Ghotbi, & Zia ur Rehman. (2024). Recent advancements in technology projection on electric double layer effect in battery recycling for energy storage. Journal of Power Sources. 596. 234056–234056. 34 indexed citations
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Soleimani, Hassan, Hassan Soleimani, Surajudeen Sikiru, et al.. (2023). Hydrothermal synthesis, response surface study, and interfacial tension evaluation of modified nanotube. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 391. 123309–123309. 4 indexed citations
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Sikiru, Surajudeen, et al.. (2023). Exploring moisture content measurement using an open-ended coaxial sensor: A method of moments approach. Sensors and Actuators A Physical. 367. 114990–114990. 1 indexed citations
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Nor, Nursyarizal Mohd, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh, Surajudeen Sikiru, et al.. (2023). One-Step Solvothermal Synthesis by Ethylene Glycol to Produce N-rGO for Supercapacitor Applications. Nanomaterials. 13(4). 666–666. 7 indexed citations
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Kumar, Niraj, M.N.M. Ansari, Sanjay Upadhyay, et al.. (2023). Blending of a 3D cloud-like morphology with a 1D structure in a VO2/MXene nanocomposite to enhance the charge storage capability. Journal of Materials Chemistry C. 11(48). 17022–17033. 6 indexed citations
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Sikiru, Surajudeen, et al.. (2023). Advance and prospect of carbon quantum dots synthesis for energy conversion and storage application: A comprehensive review. Journal of Energy Storage. 60. 106556–106556. 73 indexed citations
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Dele‐Afolabi, T.T., Masoud Ahmadipour, Azmah Hanim Mohamed Ariff, et al.. (2023). Performance assessment of Sn-based lead-free solder composite joints based on extreme learning machine model tuned by Aquila optimizer. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 970. 172684–172684. 7 indexed citations
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Hassan, Yarima Mudassir, Beh Hoe Guan, Lee Kean Chuan, et al.. (2022). Electromagnetically Modified Wettability and Interfacial Tension of Hybrid ZnO/SiO2 Nanofluids. Crystals. 12(2). 169–169. 24 indexed citations
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Sikiru, Surajudeen, et al.. (2021). Ionic Surface Dielectric Properties Distribution on Reservoir Sandstone. International Journal of Integrated Engineering. 13(7). 7 indexed citations
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Sikiru, Surajudeen, Hassan Soleimani, Afza Shafie, & Gregory Kozlowski. (2021). Simulation and experimental investigation of dielectric and magnetic nanofluids in reduction of oil viscosity in reservoir sandstone. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. 209. 109828–109828. 21 indexed citations

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