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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
New Zealand
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
52
Citations
10460
World Ranking
1052
National Ranking
3

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in New Zealand Leader Award

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering

Brian R. Mace mostly deals with Vibration, Finite element method, Mathematical analysis, Wave propagation and Mechanics. The subject of his Vibration research is within the realm of Acoustics. His study in Finite element method is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Waveguide, Transfer matrix and Geometry.

As part of his studies on Mathematical analysis, Brian R. Mace often connects relevant areas like Matrix. His Wave propagation research focuses on Dispersion and how it connects with Coupling, Acoustic dispersion, Dispersion relation and Phase velocity. His Mechanics research integrates issues from Structural engineering, Stiffness, Excitation and Sound pressure.

His most cited work include:

  • Potential benefits of a non-linear stiffness in an energy harvesting device (304 citations)
  • Finite element prediction of wave motion in structural waveguides. (291 citations)
  • Modelling wave propagation in two-dimensional structures using finite element analysis (208 citations)

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

His primary scientific interests are in Finite element method, Vibration, Acoustics, Structural engineering and Mathematical analysis. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Wave propagation, Mechanics, Stiffness and Wavenumber. Brian R. Mace works mostly in the field of Vibration, limiting it down to topics relating to Control theory and, in certain cases, Active vibration control, as a part of the same area of interest.

Brian R. Mace interconnects Transmission and Energy harvesting in the investigation of issues within Acoustics. As a member of one scientific family, Brian R. Mace mostly works in the field of Structural engineering, focusing on Modal and, on occasion, Modal analysis. Brian R. Mace has included themes like Waveguide, Matrix, Geometry and Eigenvalues and eigenvectors in his Mathematical analysis study.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Finite element method (29.43%)
  • Vibration (22.82%)
  • Acoustics (21.02%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2015-2021)?

  • Finite element method (29.43%)
  • Acoustics (21.02%)
  • Nonlinear system (6.91%)

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

Brian R. Mace spends much of his time researching Finite element method, Acoustics, Nonlinear system, Vibration and Mathematical analysis. His Finite element method research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Structure, Sound transmission class, Wavenumber, Random field and Stiffness. His research integrates issues of Excitation, Spectral density and Microphone in his study of Acoustics.

His Vibration research incorporates elements of Frequency response, Equivalent circuit, Harmonic balance and Resonator. He combines subjects such as Wave propagation, Harmonics, Direct integration of a beam and Amplitude with his study of Mathematical analysis. His Wave propagation study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Waveguide and Mechanics.

Between 2015 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Internal resonance with commensurability induced by an auxiliary oscillator for broadband energy harvesting (87 citations)
  • A comprehensive study of 2:1 internal-resonance-based piezoelectric vibration energy harvesting (36 citations)
  • Broadband piezoelectric vibration energy harvesting using a nonlinear energy sink (32 citations)

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

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering

His main research concerns Finite element method, Vibration, Stiffness, Acoustics and Mathematical analysis. His Vibration research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Equivalent circuit, Energy harvesting, Composite material and Nonlinear system. In his research, Orthotropic material and Matrix is intimately related to Sound transmission class, which falls under the overarching field of Stiffness.

His studies in Acoustics integrate themes in fields like Energy transformation, Oscillation and Thermal energy. His Mathematical analysis research includes themes of Wave propagation and Wavenumber. His work carried out in the field of Wave propagation brings together such families of science as Amplitude, Equations of motion and Random field.

Best Publications

  • Finite element prediction of wave motion in structural waveguides.

    Brian R. Mace;Denis Duhamel;Michael J. Brennan;Lars Hinke

  • Potential benefits of a non-linear stiffness in an energy harvesting device

    R. Ramlan;M. J. Brennan;B. R. Mace;I. Kovacic

  • Modelling wave propagation in two-dimensional structures using finite element analysis

    Brian R. Mace;Elisabetta Manconi

  • Finite element analysis of the vibrations of waveguides and periodic structures

    D Duhamel;Brian Mace;MJ Brennan

  • Wave reflection and transmission in beams

    B.R. Mace

  • Energy flow models from finite element analysis

    B.R. Mace;P.J. Shorter

  • Numerical issues concerning the wave and finite element method for free and forced vibrations of waveguides

    Y. Waki;B.R. Mace;M.J. Brennan

  • Periodically stiffened fluid-loaded plates, I: Response to convected harmonic pressure and free wave propagation

    B.R. Mace

  • Wave motion and dispersion phenomena: Veering, locking and strong coupling effects

    Brian R. Mace;Elisabetta Manconi

  • Formation and coupling of band gaps in a locally resonant elastic system comprising a string with attached resonators

    Yong Xiao;Brian R. Mace;Jihong Wen;Xisen Wen

  • Statistical energy analysis, energy distribution models and system modes

    B. Mace

  • Wave Reflection and Transmission in Timoshenko Beams and Wave Analysis of Timoshenko Beam Structures

    C. Mei;B. R. Mace

  • Free and forced vibrations of a tyre using a wave/finite element approach

    Y. Waki;B.R. Mace;M.J. Brennan

  • Periodically stiffened fluid-loaded plates, II: Response to line and point forces

    B.R. Mace

  • A shape memory alloy adaptive tuned vibration absorber: design and implementation

    E Rustighi;M J Brennan;B R Mace

  • Sound radiation from a plate reinforced by two sets of parallel stiffeners

    B.R. Mace

  • Active control of flexural vibrations

    B.R. Mace

  • Internal resonance with commensurability induced by an auxiliary oscillator for broadband energy harvesting

    Liuyang Xiong;Lihua Tang;Brian R. Mace

  • Sound radiation from fluid loaded orthogonally stiffened plates

    B.R. Mace

  • Multi-physics coupling in thermoacoustic devices: A review

    Geng Chen;Geng Chen;Lihua Tang;Brian Mace;Zhibin Yu

  • Wave characterization of cylindrical and curved panels using a finite element method

    Elisabetta Manconi;Brian R. Mace

Frequent Co-Authors

Michael J. Brennan
Michael J. Brennan Sao Paulo State University
Lihua Tang
Lihua Tang University of Auckland
Stephen J. Elliott
Stephen J. Elliott University of Southampton
Weihua Li
Weihua Li University of Wollongong
Debes Bhattacharyya
Debes Bhattacharyya University of Auckland
Wim Desmet
Wim Desmet KU Leuven
Raj Das
Raj Das RMIT University
Hu Ding
Hu Ding Shanghai University
Kim L. Pickering
Kim L. Pickering University of Waikato
Marco Amabili
Marco Amabili Westlake University

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