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D-Index
32
Citations
3799
World Ranking
3183
National Ranking
1084

Bret Stanford 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 Bret Stanford sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 659+

This scientist: 165 publications — 31st percentile

31% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Bret Stanford 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 Bret Stanford 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: 32 D-Index — 10th percentile

10% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Bret Stanford is affiliated with the Langley Research Center in the United States and has an extensive research record primarily in the field of Engineering. Their work spans multiple subfields including Computational Mechanics, Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty, Aerospace Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Computational Theory and Mathematics.

The primary topics of Bret Stanford's research focus on:

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics
  • Probabilistic and Robust Engineering Design
  • Aeroelasticity and Vibration Control
  • Topology Optimization in Engineering
  • Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms
  • Advanced Aircraft Design and Technologies
  • Wind and Air Flow Studies

Notable recent publications by Bret Stanford include:

  • "Shape, Sizing, and Topology Design of a Wingbox Under Aeroelastic Constraints," 2021, Journal of Aircraft
  • "Aeroelastic Analysis of Highly Flexible Wings with Linearized Frequency Domain Aerodynamics," 2022, AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum

Additional related publications in their academic network, authored by frequent collaborators, include works such as:

  • "Multi-Fidelity Gradient-Based Optimization for High-Dimensional Aeroelastic Configurations," 2022, Algorithms
  • "Flutter Analysis with Stabilized Finite Elements based on the Linearized Frequency-domain Approach," 2020, AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum
  • "Flutter-constrained Optimization with the Linearized Frequency-domain Approach," 2022, AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum

Frequent co-authors in Bret Stanford's research collaborations encompass:

  • Kevin Jacobson
  • Pawel Chwalowski
  • Andrew S. Thelen
  • Josiah Waite
  • Robert E. Bartels

Bret Stanford's work has been disseminated widely across key forums and journals with multiple publications in:

  • AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum
  • AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum
  • AIAA Journal
  • AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum
  • Journal of Aircraft

Best Publications

  • Computational aerodynamics of low Reynolds number plunging, pitching and flexible wings for MAV applications

    Wei Shyy;Yongsheng Lian;J. Tang;Hao Liu

  • Fixed membrane wings for micro air vehicles: Experimental characterization, numerical modeling, and tailoring

    Bret Stanford;Peter Ifju;Roberto Albertani;Wei Shyy

  • Aerodynamic Coefficients and Deformation Measurements on Flexible Micro Air Vehicle Wings

    R. Albertani;B. Stanford;J. P. Hubner;P. G. Ifju

  • Analytical Sensitivity Analysis of an Unsteady Vortex Lattice Method for Flapping Wing Optimization

    Bret K. Stanford;Philip S. Beran

  • Optimal Topology of Aircraft Rib and Spar Structures Under Aeroelastic Loads

    Bret K. Stanford;Peter D. Dunning

  • Flapping Wing Structural Deformation and Thrust Correlation Study with Flexible Membrane Wings

    Pin Wu;Peter Ifju;Bret Stanford

  • Aeroelastic topology optimization of membrane structures for micro air vehicles

    Bret Stanford;Peter Ifju

  • Static Aeroelastic Model Validation of Membrane Micro Air Vehicle Wings

    Bret Stanford;Michael Sytsma;Roberto Albertani;Dragos Viieru

  • Global optimization of actively morphing flapping wings

    Mehdi Ghommem;Muhammad R. Hajj;Dean T. Mook;Bret K. Stanford

  • Aeroelastic benefits of tow steering for composite plates

    Bret K. Stanford;Christine V. Jutte;K. Chauncey Wu

  • Investigation of Membrane Actuation for Roll Control of a Micro Air Vehicle

    Bret Stanford;Mujahid Abdulrahim;Rick Lind;Peter Ifju

  • Structural dynamics and aerodynamics measurements of biologically inspired flexible flapping wings

    P Wu;B K Stanford;E Sällström;L Ukeiley

  • Uncertainty Quantification in Aeroelasticity

    Philip Beran;Bret Stanford;Christopher Schrock

  • Direct flutter and limit cycle computations of highly flexible wings for efficient analysis and optimization

    Bret Stanford;Philip Beran

  • Coupled aerostructural topology optimization using a level set method for 3D aircraft wings

    Peter D. Dunning;Bret K. Stanford;H. Alicia Kim

  • Aeroelastic Topology Optimization of Blade-Stiffened Panels

    Bret Stanford;Philip Beran;Manav Bhatia

  • Evolutionary Optimization of a Morphing Wing with Wind Tunnel Hardware-in-the-Loop

    Frank Boria;Bret Stanford;Scott Bowman;Peter Ifju

  • Comparison of curvilinear stiffeners and tow steered composites for aeroelastic tailoring of aircraft wings

    Bret K. Stanford;Christine V. Jutte

  • Trim and Structural Optimization of Subsonic Transport Wings Using Nonconventional Aeroelastic Tailoring

    Bret K. Stanford;Christine V. Jutte;Carol D. Wieseman

  • Shape, Structure, and Kinematic Parameterization of a Power-Optimal Hovering Wing

    Bret Stanford;Mohammad Kurdi;Philip Beran;Aaron McClung

  • Uncertainty Quantification in Aeroelasticity.

    Philip S. Beran;Bret Stanford

  • Trim and Structural Optimization of Subsonic Transport Wings using Nonconventional Aeroelastic Tailoring

    Bret Stanford

Frequent Co-Authors

Philip S. Beran
Philip S. Beran United States Air Force Research Laboratory
Peter Ifju
Peter Ifju University of Florida
Wei Shyy
Wei Shyy Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Carlos E. S. Cesnik
Carlos E. S. Cesnik University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Lawrence Ukeiley
Lawrence Ukeiley University of Florida
Layne T. Watson
Layne T. Watson Virginia Tech
Muhammad R. Hajj
Muhammad R. Hajj Stevens Institute of Technology
Peretz P. Friedmann
Peretz P. Friedmann University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Hao Liu
Hao Liu Chiba University
Paul M. Weaver
Paul M. Weaver University of Limerick

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