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Curran Crawford

Curran Crawford

D-Index & Metrics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
36
Citations
5522
World Ranking
2520
National Ranking
106

Curran Crawford 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 Curran Crawford sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 659+

This scientist: 163 publications — 30th percentile

30% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Curran Crawford 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 Curran Crawford 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: 36 D-Index — 28th percentile

28% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Curran Crawford is affiliated with the University of Victoria in Canada. Their research primarily spans the field of Engineering, with a strong focus on several key subfields including Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Energy Engineering and Power Technology, and Environmental Engineering.

The scientist has contributed extensively to the body of knowledge related to energy systems and transportation, covering topics such as Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems, Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure, Wind Energy Research and Development, Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies, Vehicle Emissions and Performance, and Integrated Energy Systems Optimization.

Among their recent publications are:

  • "A review on hydrogen production and utilization: Challenges and opportunities" (2021), published in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • "Review of ammonia production and utilization: Enabling clean energy transition and net-zero climate targets" (2024), published in Energy Conversion and Management
  • "CO2-based alternative fuel production to support development of CO2 capture, utilization and storage" (2022), published in Fuel
  • "Transition of heavy-duty trucks from diesel to hydrogen fuel cells: Opportunities, challenges, and recommendations" (2022), published in International Journal of Energy Research
  • "Techno-economic comparison of electrification for heavy-duty trucks in China by 2040" (2021), published in Transportation Research Part D Transport and Environment

Crawford frequently publishes in several academic venues, including:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Wind Energy Science
  • Transportation Research Part D Transport and Environment
  • International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • Energy Conversion and Management

The scientist's collaborative work includes frequent partnerships with co-authors such as Haris Ishaq, Heather Norton, Marvin Rhey Quitoras, Pietro Elia Campana, and Jonn Axsen.

Curran Crawford's research contributions focus on addressing challenges and providing insights in energy production, utilization, and transition technologies, particularly in sustainable fuel alternatives and vehicle electrification strategies.

Best Publications

  • Online voltage security assessment considering comfort-constrained demand response control of distributed heat pump systems

    D. Wang;S. Parkinson;W. Miao;H. Jia

  • Simulating the value of electric-vehicle–grid integration using a behaviourally realistic model

    Michael Wolinetz;Jonn Axsen;Jotham Peters;Curran Crawford

  • Evaluating the importance of mooring line model fidelity in floating offshore wind turbine simulations

    Matthew Hall;Brad Buckham;Curran Crawford

  • Transactive control of fast-acting demand response based on thermostatic loads in real-time retail electricity markets

    Sahand Behboodi;David P. Chassin;David P. Chassin;Ned Djilali;Ned Djilali;Curran Crawford

  • Renewable resources portfolio optimization in the presence of demand response

    Sahand Behboodi;David P. Chassin;David P. Chassin;Curran Crawford;Ned Djilali;Ned Djilali

  • Mesh and load distribution requirements for actuator line CFD simulations

    Michael Shives;Curran Crawford

  • Developing an empirical model for ducted tidal turbine performance using numerical simulation results

    M Shives;C Crawford

  • A multi-objective design optimization approach for floating offshore wind turbine support structures

    Meysam Karimi;Matthew Hall;Brad Buckham;Curran Crawford

  • Hierarchical market integration of responsive loads as spinning reserve

    D. Wang;S. Parkinson;W. Miao;H. Jia

  • Implications of temporal resolution for modeling renewables-based power systems

    Eric J. Hoevenaars;Curran A. Crawford

  • Adapted two-equation turbulence closures for actuator disk RANS simulations of wind & tidal turbine wakes

    Michael Shives;Curran Crawford

  • Techno-economic comparison of electrification for heavy-duty trucks in China by 2040

    Unknown

  • Comfort-Constrained Distributed Heat Pump Management

    Simon Parkinson;Dan Wang;Curran Crawford;Ned Djilali

  • Modeling the GHG emissions intensity of plug-in electric vehicles using short-term and long-term perspectives

    George Kamiya;Jonn Axsen;Curran Crawford

  • Comparison of Surrogate Models in a Multidisciplinary Optimization Framework for Wing Design

    Ricardo M. Paiva;André R. D. Carvalho;Curran Crawford;Afzal Suleman

  • Transition of heavy‐duty trucks from diesel to hydrogen fuel cells: Opportunities, challenges, and recommendations

    Unknown

  • Robust and Reliability-Based Design Optimization Framework for Wing Design

    Ricardo M. Paiva;Curran Crawford;Afzal Suleman

  • CO2‑based alternative fuel production to support development of CO2 capture, utilization and storage

    Unknown

  • Design and testing of a biomimetic tuna using shape memory alloy induced propulsion

    Afzal Suleman;Curran Crawford

  • High-Fidelity Aero-Structural Design Using a Parametric CAD-Based Model

    Juan Alonso;Joaquim R. R. A. Martins;James Reuther;Robert Haimes

  • Re‐examining the precepts of the blade element momentum theory for coning rotors

    Curran Crawford

  • Comparing alternative heavy-duty drivetrains based on GHG emissions, ownership and abatement costs: Simulations of freight routes in British Columbia

    S. Mojtaba Lajevardi;Jonn Axsen;Curran Crawford

  • Evolving offshore wind: A genetic algorithm-based support structure optimization framework for floating wind turbines

    Matthew Hall;Brad Buckham;Curran Crawford

  • ISPH modelling of landslide generated waves for rigid and deformable slides in Newtonian and non-Newtonian reservoir fluids

    Shahab Yeylaghi;Belaid Moa;Bradley Buckham;Peter Oshkai

  • Integrating renewable energy using a smart distribution system: Potential of self-regulating demand response

    Trevor Williams;Dan Wang;Curran Crawford;Ned Djilali

  • Electric Vehicle Participation in Transactive Power Systems Using Real-Time Retail Prices

    Sahand Behboodi;David P. Chassin;Curran Crawford;Ned Djilali

  • Hydrodynamics-based floating wind turbine support platform optimization: A basis function approach

    Matthew Hall;Brad Buckham;Curran Crawford

Frequent Co-Authors

Ned Djilali
Ned Djilali University of Victoria
Afzal Suleman
Afzal Suleman University of Victoria
Jonn Axsen
Jonn Axsen Simon Fraser University
Pietro Elia Campana
Pietro Elia Campana Mälardalen University
Hongjie Jia
Hongjie Jia Tianjin University
Horia Hangan
Horia Hangan University of Western Ontario
David P. Chassin
David P. Chassin SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
David Wood
David Wood University of Calgary
Lin Cai
Lin Cai Illinois Institute of Technology
Moritz Diehl
Moritz Diehl University of Freiburg

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