Essential Oil: Research, Papers and Researchers

01Research activity

Essential Oil research by ScholarsColab researchers

What researchers combine with Essential Oil

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Recent focus (2024 onwards): lemongrass, antimicrobial, activity, functionalized, characterization, postharvest.

02Researchers

PhD researchers working on Essential Oil

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Nishant KumarAssistant Professor8 papers on this topic · 233 citationsDr. Ajay SinghDoctorate in Food Science7 papers on this topic · 33 citationsDr. Krishnendu AdhikaryParamedical College Durgapur3 papers on this topic · 47 citationsMohamed El-SakhawyProfessor, National Research Centre, Egypt3 papers on this topic · 14 citationsDr. Anand PandeyAssociate Professor2 papers on this topic · 34 citationsDr. Pooja AgarwalGalgotias University1 paper on this topic · 139 citationsBechan SharmaProfessor of Biochemistry and Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Allahabad1 paper on this topic · 61 citationsDR. Gunawan WidjajaUniversitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta Indonesia1 paper on this topic · 56 citationsDr.S.JamunaChief Scientist1 paper on this topic · 52 citationsAbhishek KumarAssociate Professor1 paper on this topic · 47 citationsRRK SharmaRSSA Management Services and Research Centre1 paper on this topic · 27 citationsFatemeh AfsharniaPostdoc in Reliability and Maintenance Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran1 paper on this topic · 11 citationsDr. SATHISH KUMAR SELVAPERUMALAsia Pacific Univeristy1 paper on this topic · 10 citationsShobhit KumarGalgotias University1 paper on this topic · 7 citationsDr. P. MadhiyazhaganJ. K. K. Nataraja College of Arts and Science, Komarapalayam, Namakkal (Dt),…1 paper on this topic · 6 citationsDr. Anurag S D RaiLNCT GROUP1 paper on this topic · 4 citationsSancho XavierUniversity of São Paulo1 paper on this topic · 2 citationsProf Kishan Pal SinghMangalayatan University ALigarh1 paper on this topic · 0 citationsMoses Abah AdonduaFederal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria1 paper on this topic · 0 citationsMohammad ZareinBiosystems Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran1 paper on this topic · 0 citations

03Papers

Research papers on Essential Oil

1. Citrus essential oils in aromatherapy: Therapeutic effects and mechanisms2022139 citationsAntioxidantsDr. Pooja Agarwal
2. Effect of Ultrasound-Assisted Pretreatment on Extraction Efficiency of Essential Oil and Bioactive Compounds from Citrus Waste By-Products202179 citationsSeparationsNishant Kumar
3. Review on essential oils, chemical composition, extraction, and utilization of some conifers in Northwestern Himalayas202061 citationsPhytotherapy ResearchBechan Sharma
4. Effect of mango kernel seed starch-based active edible coating functionalized with lemongrass essential oil on the shelf-life of guava fruit202260 citationsQuality Assurance and Safety of Crops and FoodsNishant Kumar
5. Characterization of Aloe Vera Gel-Based Edible Coating with Orange Peel Essential Oil and Its Preservation Effects on Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)202357 citationsFood and Bioprocess TechnologyNishant Kumar
6. Dietary Dracocephalum kotschyi essential oil improved growth, haematology, immunity and resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)202256 citationsAquaculture ResearchDR. Gunawan Widjaja
7. Potential antioxidant and cytoprotective effects of essential oil extracted from Cymbopogan citratus on OxLDL and H2O2 LDL induced Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC)201752 citationsFood Science and Human WellnessDr.S.Jamuna
8. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) leaves essential oil202147 citationsJournal of Pharmacognosy and PhytochemistryAbhishek Kumar
9. Nutritional aspects, chemistry profile, extraction techniques of lemongrass essential oil and it’s physiological benefits202443 citationsJournal of the American Nutrition AssociationDr. Krishnendu Adhikary
10. Antimicrobial efficacy of essential oil nanoemulsions202028 citationsDr. Ajay Singh
11. Composition of the essential oils of the flowers, shoots and roots of two cultivars of Chamomilla recutita200127 citationsRRK Sharma
12. Effects of essential oils and ultrasonic treatments on properties of edible coatings and their application on citrus fruits202325 citationsStarch-starkeNishant Kumar
13. Composition of the essential oil of the bark of Cinnamomum camphora.199721 citationsDr. Anand Pandey
14. Fungitoxicity of essential oil of Callistemon lanceolatus DC. against some sugarcane pathogens199513 citationsDr. Anand Pandey
15. Amphiphilic Carboxymethyl Cellulose Stearate for Pickering Emulsions and Antimicrobial Activity of Chrysanthemum Essential Oil.202513 citationsJournal of Renewable MaterialsMohamed El-Sakhawy
16. Optimization of in vitro and in vivo antifungal effects of trehalose coating included Artemisia sieberi essential oil on mulberry (Morus alba var. nigra) fruits using the …202311 citationsFood Science and BiotechnologyFatemeh Afsharnia
17. Essential oil constituents of Ruta chalepensis plants grown in India200310 citationsIndian perfumerDr. SATHISH KUMAR SELVAPERUMAL
18. Extending the postharvest shelf life of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L.) fruits using muskmelon seeds flour based edible coatings functionalized with oregano essential oil20249 citationsJournal of Food Measurement and CharacterizationNishant Kumar
19. Effect of different soil characteristics on the essential oil yield of Artemisia annua19987 citationsShobhit Kumar
20. Insecticidal activity of essential oils and entomopathogenic fungiagainst cowpea bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus (f.)(insecta: coleoptera: Bruchidae)20146 citationsDr. P. Madhiyazhagan
21. Characterization and antimicrobial activity of essential oils extracted from lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) using microwave-assisted hydro distillation20254 citationsDr. Krishnendu Adhikary
22. Quick estimation of menthol concentration in the essential oil of Mentha arvensis: A ready reckoner19944 citationsIndian perfumerDr. Ajay Singh
23. Cymbopogon flexuosus–an essential oil-bearing aromatic grass for phytoremediation20204 citationsDr. Anurag S D Rai
24. A Sustainable Approach to Turning Mango Kernel Waste Starch Into Edible Coating With Lemongrass Essential Oils for Shelf-Life Extension of Guava Fruits20253 citationsStarch-starkeNishant Kumar
25. Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil and hydrosol against Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa20252 citationsSancho Xavier
26. Impact of nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient management on the biochemical composition and yield attributes of mint (Mentha arvensis L.) essential oils20251 citationsDr. Ajay Singh
27. Biological and chemical characterization of Origanum vulgare and Ocimum Basilicum essential oils and their derived nanoemulsions20251 citationsScientific ReportsMohamed El-Sakhawy
28. GC-FID, LC-QToF-MS, NMR, quantum chemical analysis, and toxicological evaluation of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) essential oil yields in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha state0 citationsDr. Krishnendu Adhikary
29. Effect of clove bud and curry leaf essential oils on the anti-oxidative and anti-microbial activity of burfi, a milk-based confection.20180 citationsDr. Ajay Singh
30. Safety and efficacy of essential oils and their products: an overview.20080 citationsDr. Ajay Singh
31. Relaxant effects of the essential oil of Ocimum gratissimum on isolated ileum of the guinea pig SVF Madeira, FJA Matos, JH Leal-Cardoso, DN Criddle (Brazil) 1 Cyto-protective …20020 citationsJournal of EthnopharmacologyDr. Ajay Singh
32. Essential oil of Eucalyptus kirtoniana: GC-MS study19990 citationsIndian perfumerDr. Ajay Singh
33. Insect growth regulatory effects of Eucalyptus globulus essential oil on the phytophagous pest, Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).20220 citationsProf Kishan Pal Singh
34. Chemical Composition and In vivo Oral Toxicity of Essential Oil from Ocimum gratissimum (Scent Leaf) found in Nigeria0 citationsMoses Abah Adondua
35. Tapioca starch-based nano-edible coating functionalized with essential oils using ultrasonication: an application in postharvest management of khasi mandarin20260 citationsJournal of Food Measurement and CharacterizationNishant Kumar
36. Development and characterization of watermelon seeds flour based films functionalized with oregano essential oil for food packaging applications20250 citationsJournal of Food Measurement and CharacterizationNishant Kumar
37. Synergy between Essential Oils of Corymbia citriodora, Lavandula stricta, and Rosmarinus officinalis and Pure Volatile Compounds against Clinically Isolated Candida spp.20260 citationsBioResourcesMohamed El-Sakhawy
38. CHANGES IN THE AMOUNT OF ESSENTIAL OIL EUCALYPTUS SPECIES GROWN IN QOM AND BEHSHAHR, AND ITS RELATION TO MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LEAVES20130 citationsMohammad Zarein

04Journals

Journals that publish Essential Oil research

Where our researchers published their papers on this topic, with each journal’s indexing.

*Impact factor and quartile calculated from OpenAlex open data where available; official Journal Impact Factors are published by Clarivate. Indexing from the SCIE, SSCI, AHCI, ESCI, Scopus and JCR 2024 lists. Find the right journal for your own paper →

05Top 2% scientists

World’s Top 2% scientists in Food Science

The Stanford/Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list ranks researchers by a composite citation indicator. Food Science is the research subfield closest to Essential Oil in that list; 2,235 researchers from 76 countries are listed in it.

Source: Elsevier Data Repository, Ioannidis et al., 2026 edition, citations to the end of 2025 (career-long ranking). ScholarsColab is not affiliated with Stanford University or Elsevier, and the researchers listed are not ScholarsColab mentors unless marked so above.

06Related topics

Topics related to Essential Oil

Topics that share the most papers with Essential Oil in our researchers’ work:

• Citrus25 papers · 18 researchers
• Shelf Life27 papers · 8 researchers
• Starch28 papers · 9 researchers

07Questions

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