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Dominiek Reynaerts

Dominiek Reynaerts

D-Index & Metrics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
49
Citations
10130
World Ranking
1215
National Ranking
11

Dominiek Reynaerts 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 Dominiek Reynaerts sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 659+

This scientist: 600 publications — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Dominiek Reynaerts 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 Dominiek Reynaerts 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: 49 D-Index — 65th percentile

65% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Dominiek Reynaerts is affiliated with KU Leuven in Belgium, focusing primarily on engineering disciplines. Their research contributions span a wide array of engineering fields with particular expertise in electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, computational mechanics, and industrial and manufacturing engineering.

Their scholarly output concentrates largely on advanced machining and optimization techniques, a field in which they have published extensively. Other key research areas include advanced machining processes and optimization, advanced surface polishing techniques, and laser material processing techniques. Additionally, their work includes topics related to micro and nano robotics, soft robotics and applications, and industrial vision systems and defect detection.

Dominiek Reynaerts has published numerous papers in venues that regularly feature research in manufacturing technology and engineering processes. Frequently appearing publication venues include:

  • Procedia CIRP
  • Journal of Materials Processing Technology
  • Micromachines
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Precision Engineering

Recent research papers demonstrate a focus on micromachining and additive manufacturing technologies, among other topics. Notable recent publications include:

  • Electrochemical jet manufacturing technology: From fundamentals to application, 2022, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture
  • A tool-based hybrid laser-electrochemical micromachining process: Experimental investigations and synergistic effects, 2020, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture
  • 3D Printing of Monolithic Capillarity-Driven Microfluidic Devices for Diagnostics, 2021, Advanced Materials
  • Metachronal patterns in artificial cilia for low Reynolds number fluid propulsion, 2020, Science Advances
  • Robotic Endoscope Control Via Autonomous Instrument Tracking, 2022, Frontiers in Robotics and AI

Throughout their career, Dominiek Reynaerts has collaborated frequently with other researchers, with notable co-authors including Jun Qian, Krishna Kumar Saxena, Muhammad Hazak Arshad, Ming Wu, and Long Ye. These collaborations have contributed to a sustained presence in fields related to manufacturing technology and robotics.

Best Publications

  • Elastic Inflatable Actuators for Soft Robotic Applications

    Benjamin Gorissen;Dominiek Reynaerts;Satoshi Konishi;Kazuhiro Yoshida

  • A micro-optical force sensor for force feedback during minimally invasive robotic surgery

    Jan Peirs;Joeri Clijnen;Dominiek Reynaerts;Hendrik Van Brussel

  • The MANUS-HAND Dextrous Robotics Upper Limb Prosthesis: Mechanical and Manipulation Aspects

    J. L. Pons;E. Rocon;R. Ceres;D. Reynaerts

  • Pneumatic and hydraulic microactuators: a review

    Michaël De Volder;Dominiek Reynaerts

  • Assembly of Microsystems

    H. Van Brussel;J. Peirs;D. Reynaerts;A. Delchambre

  • A review on process capabilities of electrochemical micromachining and its hybrid variants

    Krishna Kumar Saxena;Jun Qian;Dominiek Reynaerts

  • Process capabilities of Micro-EDM and its applications

    Kun Liu;Bert Lauwers;Dominiek Reynaerts

  • Design aspects of shape memory actuators

    Dominiek Reynaerts;Hendrik Van Brussel

  • A microturbine for electric power generation

    Jan Peirs;Dominiek Reynaerts;Filip Verplaetsen

  • An implantable drug-delivery system based on shape memory alloy micro-actuation

    Dominiek Reynaerts;Jan Peirs;Hendrik Van Brussel

  • Fabrication and control of miniature McKibben actuators

    M. De Volder;A.J.M. Moers;D. Reynaerts

  • Microstructuring of silicon by electro-discharge machining (EDM) — part I: theory

    Dominiek Reynaerts;Paul-Henri 's Heeren;Hendrik Van Brussel

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

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

  • A miniature manipulator for integration in a self-propelling endoscope

    J. Peirs;D. Reynaerts;H. Van Brussel

  • Shape memory micro-actuation for a gastro-intestinal intervention system

    Dominiek Reynaerts;Jan Peirs;Hendrik Van Brussel

  • Design of miniature parallel manipulators for integration in a self-propelling endoscope

    J Peirs;D Reynaerts;H Van Brussel

  • Flexible pneumatic twisting actuators and their application to tilting micromirrors

    Benjamin Gorissen;Benjamin Gorissen;Takuya Chishiro;Shuhei Shimomura;Dominiek Reynaerts

  • Development of an axial microturbine for a portable gas turbine generator

    Jan Peirs;Dominiek Reynaerts;Filip Verplaetsen

  • In-Human Robot-Assisted Retinal Vein Cannulation, A World First.

    Andy Gijbels;Jonas Smits;Laurent Schoevaerdts;Koen Willekens

  • A flexible distal tip with two degrees of freedom for enhanced dexterity in endoscopic robot surgery

    Jan Peirs;Hendrik Van Brussel;Dominiek Reynaerts;Gudrun De Gersem

  • Process capabilities of Micro-EDM and its applications

    Kun Liu;Eleonora Ferraris;Jan Peirs;Bert Lauwers

  • A microturbine for electric power generation

    Jan Peirs;Dominiek Reynaerts;Filip Verplaetsen;M Poesen

Frequent Co-Authors

Michael De Volder
Michael De Volder University of Cambridge
Robert Puers
Robert Puers KU Leuven
Bert Lauwers
Bert Lauwers KU Leuven
Jose L Pons
Jose L Pons Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Danail Stoyanov
Danail Stoyanov University College London
Tom Vercauteren
Tom Vercauteren King's College London
Sebastien Ourselin
Sebastien Ourselin King's College London

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