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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
New Zealand
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 52 1053 968 3 3 316 10460

Brian R. Mace publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Brian R. Mace between 1970 and 2023, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Brian R. Mace published across 54 years, from 1970 to 2023, averaging 6.9 papers a year. Output peaked at 25 publications in 2010. 10 of the 373 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1970 to 2023. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 25. Peak 25 publications in 2010. 1970: 1 publication 1971: 0 publications 1972: 0 publications 1973: 0 publications 1974: 0 publications 1975: 0 publications 1976: 0 publications 1977: 0 publications 1978: 0 publications 1979: 1 publication 1980: 3 publications 1981: 1 publication 1982: 0 publications 1983: 0 publications 1984: 1 publication 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 1 publication 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 0 publications 1991: 1 publication 1992: 4 publications 1993: 1 publication 1994: 1 publication 1995: 3 publications 1996: 5 publications 1997: 2 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 3 publications 2000: 6 publications 2001: 12 publications 2002: 13 publications 2003: 17 publications 2004: 19 publications 2005: 22 publications 2006: 18 publications 2007: 21 publications 2008: 22 publications 2009: 23 publications 2010: 25 publications 2011: 18 publications 2012: 13 publications 2013: 18 publications 2014: 10 publications 2015: 6 publications 2016: 14 publications 2017: 8 publications 2018: 11 publications 2019: 11 publications 2020: 11 publications 2021: 16 publications 2022: 6 publications 2023: 4 publications
1970 2023

373 publications in total across all disciplines

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Brian R. Mace: publications per year, 1970 to 2023
Year Publications
1970 1
1971 0
1972 0
1973 0
1974 0
1975 0
1976 0
1977 0
1978 0
1979 1
1980 3
1981 1
1982 0
1983 0
1984 1
1985 0
1986 0
1987 1
1988 0
1989 0
1990 0
1991 1
1992 4
1993 1
1994 1
1995 3
1996 5
1997 2
1998 1
1999 3
2000 6
2001 12
2002 13
2003 17
2004 19
2005 22
2006 18
2007 21
2008 22
2009 23
2010 25
2011 18
2012 13
2013 18
2014 10
2015 6
2016 14
2017 8
2018 11
2019 11
2020 11
2021 16
2022 6
2023 4
Total 373
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Brian R. Mace 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 Brian R. Mace sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 47–56 to 659+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 155. Most scientists, 155, have 147–156 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 659 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 307–316 publications, is where this scientist sits. 47–56 publications: 10 scientists 57–66 publications: 23 scientists 67–76 publications: 32 scientists 77–86 publications: 62 scientists 87–96 publications: 67 scientists 97–106 publications: 91 scientists 107–116 publications: 113 scientists 117–126 publications: 115 scientists 127–136 publications: 130 scientists 137–146 publications: 140 scientists 147–156 publications: 155 scientists 157–166 publications: 132 scientists 167–176 publications: 133 scientists 177–186 publications: 130 scientists 187–196 publications: 140 scientists 197–206 publications: 115 scientists 207–216 publications: 125 scientists 217–226 publications: 117 scientists 227–236 publications: 99 scientists 237–246 publications: 92 scientists 247–256 publications: 100 scientists 257–266 publications: 95 scientists 267–276 publications: 88 scientists 277–286 publications: 77 scientists 287–296 publications: 74 scientists 297–306 publications: 74 scientists 307–316 publications: 62 scientists 317–326 publications: 70 scientists 327–336 publications: 59 scientists 337–346 publications: 58 scientists 347–356 publications: 45 scientists 357–366 publications: 44 scientists 367–376 publications: 36 scientists 377–386 publications: 41 scientists 387–396 publications: 32 scientists 397–406 publications: 23 scientists 407–416 publications: 28 scientists 417–426 publications: 27 scientists 427–436 publications: 25 scientists 437–446 publications: 23 scientists 447–456 publications: 23 scientists 457–466 publications: 20 scientists 467–476 publications: 12 scientists 477–486 publications: 24 scientists 487–496 publications: 18 scientists 497–506 publications: 12 scientists 507–516 publications: 13 scientists 517–526 publications: 21 scientists 527–536 publications: 12 scientists 537–546 publications: 8 scientists 547–556 publications: 16 scientists 557–566 publications: 3 scientists 567–576 publications: 11 scientists 577–586 publications: 6 scientists 587–596 publications: 5 scientists 597–606 publications: 6 scientists 607–616 publications: 7 scientists 617–626 publications: 7 scientists 627–636 publications: 10 scientists 637–646 publications: 4 scientists 647–656 publications: 3 scientists 657–658 publications: 2 scientists 659+ publications: 100 scientists
47–56 publications 659+

This scientist: 316 publications — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,445 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
47–56 10
57–66 23
67–76 32
77–86 62
87–96 67
97–106 91
107–116 113
117–126 115
127–136 130
137–146 140
147–156 155
157–166 132
167–176 133
177–186 130
187–196 140
197–206 115
207–216 125
217–226 117
227–236 99
237–246 92
247–256 100
257–266 95
267–276 88
277–286 77
287–296 74
297–306 74
307–316 62 316
317–326 70
327–336 59
337–346 58
347–356 45
357–366 44
367–376 36
377–386 41
387–396 32
397–406 23
407–416 28
417–426 27
427–436 25
437–446 23
447–456 23
457–466 20
467–476 12
477–486 24
487–496 18
497–506 12
507–516 13
517–526 21
527–536 12
537–546 8
547–556 16
557–566 3
567–576 11
577–586 6
587–596 5
597–606 6
607–616 7
617–626 7
627–636 10
637–646 4
647–656 3
657–658 2
659+ 100
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Brian R. Mace 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 Brian R. Mace sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 93+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 189. Most scientists, 189, have 34 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 93 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 52 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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: 52 D-Index — 70th percentile

70% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,445 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 83
31 113
32 144
33 153
34 189
35 158
36 139
37 127
38 130
39 126
40 104
41 100
42 107
43 101
44 103
45 79
46 88
47 70
48 83
49 44
50 64
51 56
52 50 52
53 48
54 58
55 52
56 48
57 42
58 34
59 42
60 37
61 42
62 44
63 22
64 33
65 29
66 23
67 29
68 24
69 19
70 34
71 26
72 19
73 18
74 19
75 14
76 19
77 8
78 18
79 16
80 12
81 17
82 11
83 16
84 7
85 9
86 8
87 6
88 6
89 7
90 10
91 4
92 4
93+ 100
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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
Simon Bickerton
Simon Bickerton University of Auckland
Weihua Li
Weihua Li University of Wollongong
Wim Desmet
Wim Desmet KU Leuven
Raj Das
Raj Das RMIT University
Debes Bhattacharyya
Debes Bhattacharyya University of Auckland
Hu Ding
Hu Ding Shanghai University
Kim L. Pickering
Kim L. Pickering University of Waikato

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