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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
44,324
Country Rank
1,654
Institution Rank : 14
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Bo Wang](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/62/710268.jpg)
structural and multidisciplinary optimization
aerospace advanced materials and lightweight structure
large structural experim
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
18,352
15,640
0.852
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
81,034
Country Rank
3,304
Institution Rank : 25
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Zhan Kang](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/2a/682978.jpg)
Structural optimization
topology optimization
uncertainty
robust design
reliability
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
11,550
7,014
0.607
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
83,802
Country Rank
3,410
Institution Rank : 28
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Zhaoqian Xie](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/44/683333.jpg)
Mechanics
Stretchable electronics
Flexible electronics
Mechanics of advanced materials
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
11,229
10,615
0.945
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
85,416
Country Rank
3,485
Institution Rank : 29
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Xu Guo](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/bc/683222.jpg)
Computational Mechanics
Structural Optimization
Solid Mechancis
Nano-mechanics
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
11,051
7,771
0.703
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
129,007
Country Rank
5,450
Institution Rank : 45
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Jian Zhao](/user/assets/images/profile/no-profile-photo.png)
Mechanical sensing
multistable mechanisms
inertial sensors
dynamics
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
7,701
5,700
0.740
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
141,971
Country Rank
6,025
Institution Rank : 52
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Rui Li](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/00/683158.jpg)
Solid Mechanics
Aerospace Mechanics
Plates and Shells
Flexible Electronics
Analytic Methods
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
7,042
4,752
0.675
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
144,930
Country Rank
6,154
Institution Rank : 53
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Shutian Liu](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/60/682977.jpg)
Structural Optimziation
Computational Mechanics
Solid Mechanics
Metamaterials
Addative Manufacturing
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
6,909
4,491
0.650
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
149,119
Country Rank
6,365
Institution Rank : 54
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Song Jinlong](/user/assets/images/profile/no-profile-photo.png)
non-traditional machining
electrochemical machining
surface engineering
wettability
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
6,722
4,749
0.706
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
159,437
Country Rank
6,875
Institution Rank : 64
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Weisheng Zhang](/user/assets/images/profile/no-profile-photo.png)
Structural Optimization
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
6,299
5,066
0.804
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
183,503
Country Rank
8,022
Institution Rank : 76
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Xueguan Song 宋学官](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/df/683459.jpg)
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
Surrogate modelling
Digital twins
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
5,473
4,152
0.759
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
212,854
Country Rank
9,463
Institution Rank : 89
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Qingkai Han](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/0a/683486.jpg)
Synchronization Control of Robotics
mechanical Dynamics and Fault Diagnosis
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
4,693
3,599
0.767
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
214,920
Country Rank
9,541
Institution Rank : 90
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Gangtao Liang](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/62/683295.jpg)
Heat transfer
Two-Phase Flow
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
4,645
4,011
0.864
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
273,585
Country Rank
12,502
Institution Rank : 124
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![liu wei](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/01/683458.jpg)
measurement
sensors
mechantronics
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3,558
2,326
0.654
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
275,805
Country Rank
12,601
Institution Rank : 127
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Xiaoliang Zhang(张晓亮)](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/ad/750643.jpg)
Molecular dynamics simulations of nanoscale heat transfer
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3,524
2,383
0.676
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
282,973
Country Rank
12,946
Institution Rank : 131
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Zhenkun Lei](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/dc/746007.jpg)
Experimental Mechanics
Photomechanics
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3,420
2,468
0.722
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
283,634
Country Rank
12,974
Institution Rank : 132
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Yonggang Zheng](/user/assets/images/profile/no-profile-photo.png)
Mechanics
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3,411
1,927
0.565
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
340,976
Country Rank
15,824
Institution Rank : 155
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Jun Yan](/user/assets/images/profile/no-profile-photo.png)
structural optimization
topology optimization
multiscale analysis
design and analysis of umbilicals and flexible pipes
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2,733
1,831
0.670
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
344,305
Country Rank
15,979
Institution Rank : 158
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Haijun Peng](/user/assets/images/profile/no-profile-photo.png)
continuum robotics
tensegrity
multibody dynamics
optimal control
symplectic algorithm
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2,700
2,255
0.835
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
344,308
Country Rank
15,980
Institution Rank : 159
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Rongfu Wen(温荣福)](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/18/734029.jpg)
Phase Change Heat Transfer
Interfacial Transport
Thermal Management
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2,700
2,241
0.830
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
380,037
Country Rank
17,775
Institution Rank : 174
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Zongliang Du(杜宗亮)](/user/assets/images/profile/no-profile-photo.png)
Structural optimization
Topological mechanics
Machine learning
Multiscale analysis
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2,379
2,213
0.930
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
383,046
Country Rank
17,924
Institution Rank : 177
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Yiqiang Wang(王毅强)](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/c1/682989.jpg)
Structural optimization
Mechanical Metamaterial
Kirigami Metamaterial
Soft Robotics
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2,355
1,814
0.770
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
398,934
Country Rank
18,704
Institution Rank : 183
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Xiao Han](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/57/746454.jpg)
Finite element modelling
Fracture mechanics
Mechanical testing
Cohesive zone model
Environmental durability
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2,231
1,956
0.877
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
458,844
Country Rank
21,537
Institution Rank : 207
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Faze Chen](/user/assets/images/profile/no-profile-photo.png)
Laser Processing
Hydrogel
Soft Robotics
Micro/Nano Structures
Functional Surfaces
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
1,840
1,503
0.817
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
466,871
Country Rank
21,926
Institution Rank : 215
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Zhi Sun 孙直|孙直, Sun, Zhi](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/34/683189.jpg)
Solid Mechanics
Composite materials
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
1,794
1,402
0.781
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
World Rank
485,131
Country Rank
22,847
Institution Rank : 222
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
![China](/flags/cn.png)
![Xiaofei Hu](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/pictures/8f/734130.jpg)
Computational Mechanics
Fracture Mechanics
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
1,695
1,511
0.891
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
44,324
![China](/flags/cn.png)
1,654
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
14
Bo Wang
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
18,352
15,640
0.852
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
structural and multidisciplinary optimization
aerospace advanced materials and lightweight structure
large structural experim
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
81,034
![China](/flags/cn.png)
3,304
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
25
Zhan Kang
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
11,550
7,014
0.607
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Structural optimization
topology optimization
uncertainty
robust design
reliability
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
83,802
![China](/flags/cn.png)
3,410
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
28
Zhaoqian Xie
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
11,229
10,615
0.945
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Mechanics
Stretchable electronics
Flexible electronics
Mechanics of advanced materials
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
85,416
![China](/flags/cn.png)
3,485
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
29
Xu Guo
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
11,051
7,771
0.703
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Computational Mechanics
Structural Optimization
Solid Mechancis
Nano-mechanics
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
129,007
![China](/flags/cn.png)
5,450
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
45
Jian Zhao
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
7,701
5,700
0.740
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Mechanical sensing
multistable mechanisms
inertial sensors
dynamics
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
141,971
![China](/flags/cn.png)
6,025
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
52
Rui Li
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
7,042
4,752
0.675
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Solid Mechanics
Aerospace Mechanics
Plates and Shells
Flexible Electronics
Analytic Methods
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
144,930
![China](/flags/cn.png)
6,154
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
53
Shutian Liu
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
6,909
4,491
0.650
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Structural Optimziation
Computational Mechanics
Solid Mechanics
Metamaterials
Addative Manufacturing
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
149,119
![China](/flags/cn.png)
6,365
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
54
Song Jinlong
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
6,722
4,749
0.706
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
non-traditional machining
electrochemical machining
surface engineering
wettability
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
159,437
![China](/flags/cn.png)
6,875
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
64
Weisheng Zhang
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
6,299
5,066
0.804
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Structural Optimization
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
183,503
![China](/flags/cn.png)
8,022
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
76
Xueguan Song 宋学官
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
5,473
4,152
0.759
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
Surrogate modelling
Digital twins
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
212,854
![China](/flags/cn.png)
9,463
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
89
Qingkai Han
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
4,693
3,599
0.767
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Synchronization Control of Robotics
mechanical Dynamics and Fault Diagnosis
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
214,920
![China](/flags/cn.png)
9,541
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
90
Gangtao Liang
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
4,645
4,011
0.864
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Heat transfer
Two-Phase Flow
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
273,585
![China](/flags/cn.png)
12,502
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
124
liu wei
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3,558
2,326
0.654
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
measurement
sensors
mechantronics
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
275,805
![China](/flags/cn.png)
12,601
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
127
Xiaoliang Zhang(张晓亮)
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3,524
2,383
0.676
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Molecular dynamics simulations of nanoscale heat transfer
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
282,973
![China](/flags/cn.png)
12,946
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
131
Zhenkun Lei
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3,420
2,468
0.722
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Experimental Mechanics
Photomechanics
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
283,634
![China](/flags/cn.png)
12,974
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
132
Yonggang Zheng
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3,411
1,927
0.565
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
340,976
![China](/flags/cn.png)
15,824
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
155
Jun Yan
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2,733
1,831
0.670
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
structural optimization
topology optimization
multiscale analysis
design and analysis of umbilicals and flexible pipes
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
344,305
![China](/flags/cn.png)
15,979
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
158
Haijun Peng
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2,700
2,255
0.835
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
continuum robotics
tensegrity
multibody dynamics
optimal control
symplectic algorithm
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
344,308
![China](/flags/cn.png)
15,980
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
159
Rongfu Wen(温荣福)
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2,700
2,241
0.830
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Phase Change Heat Transfer
Interfacial Transport
Thermal Management
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
380,037
![China](/flags/cn.png)
17,775
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
174
Zongliang Du(杜宗亮)
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2,379
2,213
0.930
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Structural optimization
Topological mechanics
Machine learning
Multiscale analysis
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
383,046
![China](/flags/cn.png)
17,924
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
177
Yiqiang Wang(王毅强)
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2,355
1,814
0.770
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Structural optimization
Mechanical Metamaterial
Kirigami Metamaterial
Soft Robotics
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
398,934
![China](/flags/cn.png)
18,704
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
183
Xiao Han
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2,231
1,956
0.877
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Finite element modelling
Fracture mechanics
Mechanical testing
Cohesive zone model
Environmental durability
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
458,844
![China](/flags/cn.png)
21,537
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
207
Faze Chen
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
1,840
1,503
0.817
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Laser Processing
Hydrogel
Soft Robotics
Micro/Nano Structures
Functional Surfaces
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
466,871
![China](/flags/cn.png)
21,926
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
215
Zhi Sun 孙直|孙直, Sun, Zhi
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
1,794
1,402
0.781
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Solid Mechanics
Composite materials
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
![](/assets/images/world-icon.png)
485,131
![China](/flags/cn.png)
22,847
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
222
Xiaofei Hu
Citation Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
1,695
1,511
0.891
![](https://cdn.adscientificindex.com/logos/1851.jpg)
Computational Mechanics
Fracture Mechanics