Best Researcher Award

Khalid Almutairi — King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

Khalid Almutairi is a researcher affiliated with King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, whose identified subject area is coatings. His research profile records 123 documents, 3,189 citations, and an h-index of 27, providing a bibliometric basis for consideration within a research recognition framework focused on coatings and advanced materials. The researcher is associated with the Global Composite Awards, an international recognition platform covering research and innovation in composite materials and related technological areas. [1]

Abstract

Khalid Almutairi is affiliated with King Saud University in Saudi Arabia and is identified in the supplied researcher information with coatings as the principal subject area. His Scopus-indexed profile comprises 123 documents and 3,189 citations, with an h-index of 27. These bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative representation of scholarly output and citation impact and can be considered alongside the relevance, originality, methodological quality, and practical significance of individual research contributions. [1]

Keywords

Coatings; advanced coatings; composite materials; surface engineering; protective coatings; functional coatings; materials science; coating performance; surface protection; materials characterization.

Introduction

Coatings constitute an important area of materials science because engineered surfaces can modify the interaction between a material and its operating environment. Depending on their composition and architecture, coatings may be designed to improve corrosion resistance, wear resistance, thermal stability, adhesion, barrier properties, or other functional characteristics. Modern coating research increasingly incorporates composite, nanostructured, multifunctional, and environmentally responsive materials to address demanding service conditions. [2]

Research Profile

The supplied Scopus information identifies Khalid Almutairi under Scopus Author ID 57194240546. The profile contains 123 documents, 3,189 citations, and an h-index of 27. These indicators suggest a sustained body of indexed scholarly work and a measurable citation footprint within the research literature. Because bibliometric indicators can vary according to database coverage, citation updates, author-profile corrections, and publication indexing, the figures should be understood as profile-specific indicators rather than fixed measures of overall scholarly contribution. [1]

Research Contributions

The supplied profile supports recognition of an established research record in the coatings subject area. In evaluating contributions in this field, relevant dimensions include the development or optimization of coating materials, improvement of surface durability, investigation of coating microstructure and interfaces, characterization of functional performance, and the translation of materials research into applications where surface properties are critical. [3]

Publications

The supplied information establishes the existence of 123 Scopus-indexed documents but does not provide a verified publication list or individual article titles. Accordingly, specific publications are not attributed to the researcher in this recognition page without additional bibliographic verification. The Scopus Author Profile provides the appropriate source for reviewing the researcher’s indexed documents and associated bibliographic information. For a detailed academic evaluation, publications may be examined according to their relevance to coatings, composite materials, surface engineering, material protection, functional surfaces, coating characterization, and related areas. DOI records should be independently verified against the publisher or DOI registry before being used as evidence of a specific publication. [1] [4]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric record of 3,189 citations and an h-index of 27 indicates that the indexed publication record has received substantial scholarly attention. Citation indicators can help contextualize research visibility, although they do not independently establish research quality, societal impact, or originality. A balanced assessment should therefore combine bibliometric evidence with qualitative examination of the research outputs and their contribution to the field. [1]

Award Suitability

Based on the information supplied for this profile, Khalid Almutairi demonstrates a strong subject-area connection to a Best Researcher Award consideration under the coatings domain. The stated research area of coatings directly corresponds with the scientific scope of coating technologies and surface-engineered materials, while the recorded Scopus indicators provide quantitative evidence of an established indexed research record. [1]

Conclusion

Khalid Almutairi of King Saud University is presented as a coatings-focused researcher with 123 Scopus-indexed documents, 3,189 citations, and an h-index of 27. The combination of a clearly identified coatings subject area and substantial bibliometric activity provides a relevant foundation for consideration for the Best Researcher Award within the Global Composite Awards framework. [1]

External Links

• Scopus Author Profile
• ORCID Profile
• Google Scholar Profile
• Global Composite Awards

References

1. Elsevier. (2026). Scopus author details: Khalid Almutairi, Author ID 57194240546. Scopus.
   https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57194240546
2. Carrageenan coatings enhance guava shelf life by modulating oxidative stress, antioxidant defenses, and cell wall integrity.
   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2026.118992
3. ORCID. (2026). Khalid Almutairi, ORCID 0000-0002-0826-4241. ORCID Registry.
   https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0826-4241
4. Google Scholar. (2026). Khalid Almutairi  academic profile and scholarly publications. Google Scholar.
   https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pZVW1q8AAAAJ&hl=en