Islamic Azad University (IAU)
دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی
Iran
Time frame: 1 May 2025 - 30 April 2026Profile
The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 178 applied, health, natural and social sciences journals, across many different publishers, chosen by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides absolute Count of primary research articles and fractional Share counts of author contribution to articles. The positions in the table below reflect Islamic Azad University (IAU)'s position overall, domestically, within their sector, and in various subject areas based on their Share. Each position links to the corresponding table where Islamic Azad University (IAU) is listed.
Position by research output Share
Position by research output Share in subject areas
Research
Islamic Azad University (IAU) has the following research output in the current window (1 May 2025 - 30 April 2026) of the Nature Index. Click on Count to view a list of articles representing the corresponding Share value.
Overall research output
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18.44 |
Overall Count and Share for 'Islamic Azad University (IAU)' based on the 12-month time frame mentioned above.
Research outputs by subject area
| Subject | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Applied sciences | 20 | 9.61 |
| Biological sciences | 2 | 0.76 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 1.00 |
| Earth & environmental sciences | 1 | 0.75 |
| Health sciences | 8 | 0.45 |
| Physical sciences | 5 | 2.56 |
| Social sciences | 5 | 3.31 |
Note: Hover over the donut graph to view the Share for each subject.
Leading research topics
| Topics | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical Sciences | 4 | 2.50 |
| Electronics, Sensors and Digital Hardware | 3 | 2.50 |
| Electrical Engineering | 5 | 2.43 |
| Chemical Engineering | 3 | 1.64 |
| Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chains | 2 | 1.14 |
| Control Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics | 1 | 1.00 |
| Education Systems | 1 | 1.00 |
| Strategy, Management and Organisational Behaviour | 1 | 1.00 |
Share output for the past 5 years
| Subject area or journal group | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 23 |
| Applied sciences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Health sciences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Natural sciences | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Biological sciences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chemistry | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Earth & environmental sciences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Physical sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Social sciences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Nature & Science | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Collaboration
Nature Index collaborations highlight fruitful collaborations that lead to high quality research around the world. A collaboration can be between any two institutions or locations co-authoring at least one article in the journals tracked by the Nature Index. The collaboration score between two institutions is the sum of each of their Shares on the papers to which both have contributed. The table and charts below highlight the leading collaborators with Islamic Azad University (IAU).
International vs domestic collaboration by Share
| Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| International (12 institutions) | 35.8% |
| Domestic (46 institutions) | 64.2% |
Note: Hover over the pie chart to view the Share for each collaboration type.
Note: Hover over the graph to view collaboration by percentage of Share.
Top 5 domestic collaborators with Islamic Azad University (IAU) by Share
Collaborating institutions
Note: Hover over the bars to view details about each institution's Share.
| Collaborating Institution | Collaborators' Share | Collaboration Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bu-Ali Sina University | 1.00 / 0.75 | 1.75 |
| Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) | 0.28 / 1.00 | 1.28 |
| University of Jiroft | 0.75 / 0.25 | 1.00 |
| National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) | 0.33 / 0.67 | 1.00 |
| Niroo Research Institute | 0.75 / 0.25 | 1.00 |
Top 5 international collaborators with Islamic Azad University (IAU) by Share
Collaborating institutions
Note: Hover over the bars to view details about each institution's Share.
| Collaborating Institution | Collaborators' Share | Total Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT) | 0.50 / 0.50 | 1.00 |
| The University of Memphis (U of M) | 0.60 / 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Ural Federal University (UrFU) | 0.20 / 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Texas A&M University (TAMU) | 0.52 / 0.27 | 0.79 |
| Jubail Industrial College (JIC) | 0.50 / 0.25 | 0.75 |
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Relationships
Affiliated institutions
The following affiliated institutions are wholly owned, operated, administered or contains research facilities for Islamic Azad University (IAU). All affiliations for an affiliated institution are credited to the institution to which it is affiliated. Each of the affiliated institutions listed below has its own research profile.
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Islamic Azad University (IAU)
- Azad University in Oxford (AUO)
- Islamic Azad University - Ahar Branch (IAUBANZ)
- Islamic Azad University - Ahvaz Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Arak Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Ardabil Branch (IAUA)
- Islamic Azad University - Arsanjan Branch (IAUA)
- Islamic Azad University - Ayatollah Amoli Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Bafgh Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Bandar Abbas Branch (IAUBA)
- Islamic Azad University - Bandar-e Anzali Branch (IAUBANZ)
- Islamic Azad University - Birjand Branch (IAUBIR)
- Islamic Azad University - Bojnourd Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Bostanabad Branch (IAUBOS)
- Islamic Azad University - Boukan Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Bushehr Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Central Tehran Branch (IAUCTB)
- Islamic Azad University - Damavand Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Damghan Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Darab Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Dehaghan Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Dezful Branch (IAUD)
- Islamic Azad University - E-Campus (IAUEC)
- Islamic Azad University - East Tehran Branch (IAUETB)
- Islamic Azad University - Falavarjan Branch (IAUFALA)
- Islamic Azad University - Farahan Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Fars Science and Research Branch (FSRIAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Fasa Branch (IAUFASA)
- Islamic Azad University - Garmsar Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Gorgan Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Hamedan Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Hashtgerd Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Ilam Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Islamshahr Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Janah Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Kahnooj Branch (IAU Kahnooj)
- Islamic Azad University - Karaj Branch (KIAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Kashan Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Kerman Branch (IAUK)
- Islamic Azad University - Kermanshah Branch (IAUKSH)
- Islamic Azad University - Khomeynishahr Branch (IAUKHSH)
- Islamic Azad University - Khorramabad Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Komijan Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Lahijan Branch (LIAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Mahabad Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Mahshahr Branch (MHRIAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Majlesi Branch (MBIAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Malard Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Mashhad Branch (IAUM)
- Islamic Azad University - Mehriz Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Meybod Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Miyaneh Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Mobarakeh Branch (MAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Najafabad Branch (IAUN)
- Islamic Azad University - Neyshabur Branch
- Islamic Azad University - North Tehran Branch (IAUTNB)
- Islamic Azad University - Nour Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Omidiyeh Branch (IAUO)
- Islamic Azad University - Parand Branch (PIAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch (IAUPS)
- Islamic Azad University - Qaemshahr Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Qom Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Quchan Branch (IAUQ)
- Islamic Azad University - Rasht Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Roudehen Branch (RIAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Sabzevar Branch (IAUS)
- Islamic Azad University - Sanandaj Branch (IAUSDJ)
- Islamic Azad University - Sari Branch (IAU SARI)
- Islamic Azad University - Saveh Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Science and Research Branch (SRBIAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Semirom Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Semnan Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Shabestar Branch (IAUSHAB)
- Islamic Azad University - Shahinshahr Branch (IAUSHSH)
- Islamic Azad University - Shahr Rey Branch (IAUSR)
- Islamic Azad University - Shahrekord Branch (IAUSHK)
- Islamic Azad University - Shahreza Branch (IAUSH)
- Islamic Azad University - Shahrood Branch (SIAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Shiraz Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Shirvan Branch
- Islamic Azad University - South Tehran Branch (IAUSTB)
- Islamic Azad University - Tabriz Branch (IAUT)
- Islamic Azad University - Tafresh Branch (IAUTB)
- Islamic Azad University - Takestan Branch (TIAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Tehran Dental Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Tehran Medical Branch (IAUTMU)
- Islamic Azad University - Tonekabon Branch (TONIAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Urmia Branch (IAURMIA)
- Islamic Azad University - Varamin Branch
- Islamic Azad University - West Tehran Branch (WTIAU)
- Islamic Azad University - Yazd Branch
- Islamic Azad University - Zanjan Branch (IAUZ)
- Islamic Azad University-Gachsaran Branch
- Kazerun Islamic Azad University (KAU)
- Qazvin Islamic Azad University (QIAU)