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Bert Lauwers

Bert Lauwers

D-Index & Metrics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
38
Citations
9341
World Ranking
2219
National Ranking
20

Bert Lauwers 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 Bert Lauwers sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 659+

This scientist: 311 publications — 74th percentile

74% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Bert Lauwers 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 Bert Lauwers 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: 38 D-Index — 36th percentile

36% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Bert Lauwers is affiliated with KU Leuven in Belgium and specializes in fields related to engineering, with a strong focus on mechanical engineering. Their research portfolio includes significant work in advanced machining processes, additive manufacturing, and materials science.

Their research covers a variety of main topics including:

  • Advanced machining processes and optimization
  • Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques
  • Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques
  • Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes
  • Advanced materials and composites
  • Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
  • Advanced ceramic materials synthesis

Lauwers' recent notable publications include:

  • Machinability of wire and arc additive manufactured components, 2021, CIRP journal of manufacturing science and technology
  • Microstructure and mechanical properties of WC or Mo2C modified NbC-Ni cermets, 2020, International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials
  • Microstructure and mechanical properties of WC and Ti(C0.7N0.3) modified NbC solid solution cermets, 2020, Journal of Alloys and Compounds
  • Experimental and numerical investigations of material removal process in electrochemical discharge machining of glass in discharge regime, 2021, Precision Engineering
  • Microstructure and mechanical properties of (Nb,W,Ti)(C,N)-Ni solid solution cermets with 6 to 20 wt% Ni, 2021, International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials

The frequent collaborators in their work include Jun Qian, Nataliia Chernovol, François Ducobu, Patrick Van Rymenant, and Jef Vleugels. These coauthors have contributed to several joint publications, with collaboration counts ranging from four to ten publications.

Lauwers' research is often published in specialized venues, including:

  • Procedia CIRP
  • CIRP Annals
  • International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials
  • Lubricants
  • CIRP journal of manufacturing science and technology

Their work encompasses several subfields of study mainly within engineering disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial and manufacturing engineering, and automotive engineering.

Best Publications

  • Selective laser melting of iron-based powder

    Jean-Pierre Kruth;Ludo Froyen;J. Van Vaerenbergh;Peter Mercelis

  • Advancing EDM through fundamental insight into the process

    M. Kunieda;B. Lauwers;K.P. Rajurkar;B.M. Schumacher

  • Hybrid processes in manufacturing

    Bert Lauwers;Fritz Klocke;Andreas Klink;A. Erman Tekkaya

  • Direct Selective Laser Sintering of Hard Metal Powders: Experimental Study and Simulation

    XC Wang;T Laoui;J Bonse;Jean-Pierre Kruth

  • Investigation of material removal mechanisms in EDM of composite ceramic materials

    Bert Lauwers;Jean-Pierre Kruth;Weidong Liu;Wesley Eeraerts

  • Study of the white layer of a surface machined by die sinking electro discharge machining

    Jean-Pierre Kruth;Luc Stevens;Ludo Froyen;Bert Lauwers

  • Shaping of engineering ceramics by electro, chemical and physical processes

    Eleonora Ferraris;Jef Vleugels;Yuebin Guo;David Bourell

  • Process capabilities of Micro-EDM and its applications

    Kun Liu;Bert Lauwers;Dominiek Reynaerts

  • Friction and wear characteristics of WC-Co cemented carbides in dry reciprocating sliding contact

    K Bonny;P. De Baets;Y. Perez;Jef Vleugels

  • Real-time Tool Wear Compensation in Milling EDM

    Philip Bleys;Jean-Pierre Kruth;Bert Lauwers;A Zryd

  • Optimization of energy consumption and surface quality in finish turning

    Yansong Guo;Jef Loenders;Joost Duflou;Bert Lauwers

  • Tool path compensation strategies for single point incremental sheet forming using multivariate adaptive regression splines

    Amar Kumar Behera;Johan Verbert;Bert Lauwers;Joost R. Duflou

  • Sensing and compensation of tool wear in milling EDM

    Philip Bleys;Jean-Pierre Kruth;Bert Lauwers

  • Accuracy assessment of CT-based outer surface femur meshes

    F. Gelaude;J. Vander Sloten;B. Lauwers

  • Optimal and collision free tool posture in five-axis machining through the tight integration of tool path generation and machine simulation

    B. Lauwers;P. Dejonghe;J. P. Kruth

  • EDM drilling of ultra-high aspect ratio micro holes with insulated tools

    E. Ferraris;V. Castiglioni;F. Ceyssens;M. Annoni

  • Surface and Sub-Surface Quality of Steel after EDM†

    P. Bleys;J.-P. Kruth;B. Lauwers;B. Schacht

  • Surface Integrity in Hybrid Machining Processes

    Bert Lauwers

  • EDM technology and strategy development for the manufacturing of complex parts in SiSiC

    Stijn Clijsters;Kun Liu;Dominiek Reynaerts;Bert Lauwers

  • Processing of ultrafine ZrO2 toughened WC composites

    Olivier Malek;Bert Lauwers;Yeczain Perez;Patrick De Baets

  • Multi-step toolpath approach to overcome forming limitations in single point incremental forming

    Johan Verbert;Bachir Belkassem;Christophe Henrard;A.m. Habraken

  • Tool path generation framework for accurate manufacture of complex 3D sheet metal parts using single point incremental forming

    Amar Kumar Behera;Bert Lauwers;Joost R. Duflou

  • Micro-EDM process investigation and comparison performance of Al3O2 and ZrO2 based ceramic composites

    E. Ferraris;D. Reynaerts;B. Lauwers

  • Process capabilities of Micro-EDM and its applications

    Kun Liu;Eleonora Ferraris;Jan Peirs;Bert Lauwers

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