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2026

D-Index & Metrics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
108
Citations
22457
World Ranking
38
National Ranking
20

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
99
Citations
20546
World Ranking
200
National Ranking
95

Anthony H. Heap publication distribution in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Anthony H. Heap sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 659+

This scientist: 299 publications — 72nd percentile

72% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 659 publications or more.

Anthony H. Heap D-index placement in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Anthony H. Heap sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 83 scientists 31 D-Index: 113 scientists 32 D-Index: 144 scientists 33 D-Index: 153 scientists 34 D-Index: 189 scientists 35 D-Index: 158 scientists 36 D-Index: 139 scientists 37 D-Index: 127 scientists 38 D-Index: 130 scientists 39 D-Index: 126 scientists 40 D-Index: 104 scientists 41 D-Index: 100 scientists 42 D-Index: 107 scientists 43 D-Index: 101 scientists 44 D-Index: 103 scientists 45 D-Index: 79 scientists 46 D-Index: 88 scientists 47 D-Index: 70 scientists 48 D-Index: 83 scientists 49 D-Index: 44 scientists 50 D-Index: 64 scientists 51 D-Index: 56 scientists 52 D-Index: 50 scientists 53 D-Index: 48 scientists 54 D-Index: 58 scientists 55 D-Index: 52 scientists 56 D-Index: 48 scientists 57 D-Index: 42 scientists 58 D-Index: 34 scientists 59 D-Index: 42 scientists 60 D-Index: 37 scientists 61 D-Index: 42 scientists 62 D-Index: 44 scientists 63 D-Index: 22 scientists 64 D-Index: 33 scientists 65 D-Index: 29 scientists 66 D-Index: 23 scientists 67 D-Index: 29 scientists 68 D-Index: 24 scientists 69 D-Index: 19 scientists 70 D-Index: 34 scientists 71 D-Index: 26 scientists 72 D-Index: 19 scientists 73 D-Index: 18 scientists 74 D-Index: 19 scientists 75 D-Index: 14 scientists 76 D-Index: 19 scientists 77 D-Index: 8 scientists 78 D-Index: 18 scientists 79 D-Index: 16 scientists 80 D-Index: 12 scientists 81 D-Index: 17 scientists 82 D-Index: 11 scientists 83 D-Index: 16 scientists 84 D-Index: 7 scientists 85 D-Index: 9 scientists 86 D-Index: 8 scientists 87 D-Index: 6 scientists 88 D-Index: 6 scientists 89 D-Index: 7 scientists 90 D-Index: 10 scientists 91 D-Index: 4 scientists 92 D-Index: 4 scientists 93+ D-Index: 100 scientists
30 D-Index 93+

This scientist: 108 D-Index — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 93 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Electronics and Electrical Engineering in United States Leader Award
  • 2026 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in United States Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Electronics and Electrical Engineering in United States Leader Award

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Internal combustion engine

His primary areas of investigation include Powertrain, Control theory, Torque, Automotive engineering and Transmission. In his study, Electrical energy storage and Electrical engineering is strongly linked to Electric vehicle, which falls under the umbrella field of Powertrain. His Control theory research incorporates themes from Battery and Clutch.

In general Torque, his work in Hybrid powertrain is often linked to Transmission linking many areas of study. His work in Automotive engineering tackles topics such as Control engineering which are related to areas like Motor control and Powertrain control module. His work in Transmission addresses issues such as Control system, which are connected to fields such as Gear ratio.

His most cited work include:

  • Optimal selection of input torque considering battery utilization for a hybrid electric vehicle (207 citations)
  • Vehicle propulsion system (185 citations)
  • Method of providing electric motor torque reserve in a hybrid electric vehicle (171 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His scientific interests lie mostly in Torque, Automotive engineering, Powertrain, Control theory and Transmission. His Torque research focuses on Clutch and how it connects with Slip. His research in Automotive engineering is mostly concerned with Internal combustion engine.

His study on Engine control unit is often connected to Propulsion as part of broader study in Internal combustion engine. Anthony H. Heap interconnects Battery and Electrical engineering in the investigation of issues within Powertrain. His Torque sensor, Torque converter and Control theory study, which is part of a larger body of work in Control theory, is frequently linked to Stall torque, bridging the gap between disciplines.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Torque (54.09%)
  • Automotive engineering (49.82%)
  • Powertrain (48.40%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2014-2021)?

  • Automotive engineering (49.82%)
  • Powertrain (48.40%)
  • Torque (54.09%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His main research concerns Automotive engineering, Powertrain, Torque, Internal combustion engine and Electric machine. His Automotive engineering research includes themes of State of charge, Engine power, Hybrid powertrain and Hybrid vehicle. His Powertrain study is concerned with the larger field of Control theory.

His work blends Control theory and State studies together. His Torque study which covers Transmission that intersects with Gear ratio. His research in Internal combustion engine focuses on subjects like Noise, which are connected to Muffler, Longitudinal engine, Mechanical energy and Battery.

Between 2014 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Method and apparatus for controlling operation of an internal combustion engine for a multi-mode powertrain system (12 citations)
  • Method and apparatus for controlling a powertrain system during deceleration (3 citations)
  • Method and apparatus for stabilizing an engine state selection using an energy-based stabilization strategy for hybrid powertrain systems (3 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Internal combustion engine

Anthony H. Heap mainly investigates Automotive engineering, Powertrain, Torque, Internal combustion engine and Control theory. His studies deal with areas such as Hybrid powertrain and Energy based as well as Automotive engineering. He undertakes interdisciplinary study in the fields of Torque and Stall torque through his works.

Anthony H. Heap has researched Internal combustion engine in several fields, including Longitudinal engine, Muffler and Noise. His study in the field of Control variable and Torque sensor also crosses realms of State. His Regenerative brake study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Cylinder and Torque converter, Clutch.

Best Publications

  • Optimal selection of input torque considering battery utilization for a hybrid electric vehicle

    William R. Cawthorne;Anthony H. Heap;Gregory A. Hubbard

  • Vehicle propulsion system

    Alan G. Holmes;Gregory A. Hubbard;Anthony H. Heap;William R. Cawthorne

  • Method and apparatus to control warm-up of an exhaust aftertreatment system for a hybrid powertrain

    Anthony H. Heap;John L. Lahti

  • Method of providing electric motor torque reserve in a hybrid electric vehicle

    Anthony H. Ann Arbor Heap;Tung-Ming Carmel Hsieh;Gregory A. Brighton Hubbard

  • Coordinated regenerative and engine retard braking for a hybrid vehicle

    Xuefeng T. Tao;Gregory A. Hubbard;Tung-Ming Hsieh;Anthony H. Heap

  • Method for dynamically determining peak output torque within battery constraints in a hybrid transmission including a parallel hybrid split

    Gregory A. Hubbard;Tung-Ming Hsieh;Anthony H. Heap

  • Optimal selection of input torque with stability of power flow for a hybrid electric vehicle

    Gregory A. Hubbard;Anthony H. Heap;Tung-Ming Hsieh

  • Method and apparatus to control an electro-mechanical transmission during shifting event

    Jy-Jen F. Sah;Anthony H. Heap

  • Control system architecture for a hybrid powertrain

    William R. Cawthorne;Mario V. Maiorana;Jy-Jen F. Sah;Sean E Gleason

  • Speed control for an electrically variable transmission

    Todd M Steinmetz;Anthony H. Heap;Gregory A. Hubbard;Jy-Jen F. Sah

  • Engine retard operation scheduling and management in a hybrid vehicle

    Xuefeng T. Tao;Gregory A. Hubbard;Tung-Ming Hsieh;Anthony H. Heap

  • System architecture for a blended braking system in a hybrid powertrain system

    Anthony H. Heap;William R. Cawthorne;Seamus T. McGrath;Timothy M. Karnjate

  • Diagnostic method for a torque control of an electrically variable transmission

    Anthony H. Ann Arbor Heap;Tung-Ming Carmel Hsieh;Gregory A. Brighton Hubbard;Todd M. Escanaba Steinmetz

  • Method for dynamically determining peak output torque in an electrically variable transmission

    Gregory A. Hubbard;Tung-Ming Hsieh;Anthony H. Heap

  • Control system for hybrid powertrain

    Anthony H. Heap

  • Method and apparatus to control launch of a vehicle having an electro-mechanical transmission

    Jy-Jen F. Sah;Anthony H. Heap;Gregory A. Hubbard

  • Method and apparatus to determine instantaneous engine power loss for a powertrain system

    John L. Lahti;Anthony H. Heap

  • Method and apparatus for real-time life estimation of an electric energy storage device in a hybrid electric vehicle

    Andrew M. Zettel;Anthony H. Heap

  • Real-time operating parameter selection in a vehicular transmission

    Gregory A. Hubbard;Anthony H. Heap;William R. Cawthorne

  • Control architecture for optimization and control of a hybrid powertrain system

    Anthony H. Heap;William R. Cawthorne

Frequent Co-Authors

Jy-Jen F. Sah
Jy-Jen F. Sah General Motors (United States)

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