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D-Index
38
Citations
4543
World Ranking
8188
National Ranking
2254

Donald J. Lewis publication distribution in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Engineering and Technology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Donald J. Lewis sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 804+

This scientist: 138 publications — 22nd percentile

22% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 804 publications or more.

Donald J. Lewis D-index placement in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Donald J. Lewis sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 107+

This scientist: 38 D-Index — 20th percentile

20% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more.

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Internal combustion engine

Donald J. Lewis focuses on Automotive engineering, Cylinder, Injector, Cylinder head and Controller. His studies deal with areas such as Control valves and External combustion engine as well as Automotive engineering. His Cylinder study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Variable displacement and Noise, vibration, and harshness.

Donald J. Lewis interconnects Engine coolant temperature sensor and Compensation in the investigation of issues within Injector. In his study, Engine control unit is strongly linked to Valve guide, which falls under the umbrella field of Valve timing. His Valve float study introduces a deeper knowledge of Internal combustion engine.

His most cited work include:

  • Methods and systems for assisted direct start control (239 citations)
  • Valve Selection For An Engine Operating In A Multi-Stroke Cylinder Mode (109 citations)
  • System and method for engine starting (102 citations)

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

Donald J. Lewis mainly focuses on Automotive engineering, Internal combustion engine, Cylinder, Valve timing and Valve float. His Automotive engineering research focuses on subjects like External combustion engine, which are linked to Petroleum engineering. His Internal combustion engine study combines topics in areas such as Waste management and Position.

His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Fuel injection and Control theory. Donald J. Lewis has researched Valve timing in several fields, including Control valves, Valve actuator, Valve guide and Throttle. His Valve float research includes elements of Longitudinal engine, Engine valve, Engine configuration and Pistonless rotary engine.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Automotive engineering (61.11%)
  • Internal combustion engine (40.97%)
  • Cylinder (25.69%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2007-2019)?

  • Automotive engineering (61.11%)
  • Internal combustion engine (40.97%)
  • Cylinder (25.69%)

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

His main research concerns Automotive engineering, Internal combustion engine, Cylinder, Torque and Fuel tank. His Automotive engineering research integrates issues from Port, External combustion engine and Turbocharger. His research integrates issues of Control valves and Stroke in his study of External combustion engine.

His Internal combustion engine research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Fuel delivery, Waste management, Shutdown and Signal. His Cylinder research focuses on Injector and how it connects with Engine valve. His work deals with themes such as Fuel supply, Vapor lock and Brake specific fuel consumption, which intersect with Fuel tank.

Between 2007 and 2019, his most popular works were:

  • Methods and systems for assisted direct start control (239 citations)
  • Warm up strategy for ethanol direct injection plus gasoline port fuel injection (93 citations)
  • Method to reduce engine emissions for an engine capable of multi-stroke operation and having a catalyst (84 citations)

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

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Internal combustion engine

Donald J. Lewis mainly focuses on Automotive engineering, Cylinder, Control, Simulation and Retarder. Many of his research projects under Automotive engineering are closely connected to Vehicle acceleration with Vehicle acceleration, tying the diverse disciplines of science together. The study incorporates disciplines such as Injector and Gasoline in addition to Port fuel injection.

His Retarder study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Engine coolant temperature sensor, Longitudinal engine, Engine control unit, Stall and Engine braking. His work carried out in the field of Stroke brings together such families of science as Control valves and External combustion engine. His research in Signal intersects with topics in Shutdown, Internal combustion engine and Turn and slip indicator.

Best Publications

  • Methods and systems for assisted direct start control

    Ross Dykstra Pursifull;Gopichandra Surnilla;Donald Lewis;Joseph Norman Ulrey

  • Valve Selection For An Engine Operating In A Multi-Stroke Cylinder Mode

    Donald J. Lewis;John D. Russell;John O. Michelini

  • System for engine starting

    Russell John D;Lippa Allan J;Lewis Donald J

  • Internal combustion engine's output controlling system

    Russell John D;Lippa Allan J;Lewis Donald J

  • System and Method for Compensation of Fuel Injector Limits

    Donald J. Lewis;John D. Russell

  • Multi-stroke cylinder operation in an internal combustion engine

    Donald J. Lewis;John D. Russell;John O. Michelini

  • Warm up strategy for ethanol direct injection plus gasoline port fuel injection

    Thomas G. Leone;Donald J. Lewis;Robert A. Stein

  • System and method for tip-in knock compensation

    Donald J. Lewis;John D. Russell

  • Driver feedback to improve vehicle performance

    Donald J. Lewis;John D. Russell;Christopher S. Tuttle

  • Method to reduce engine emissions for an engine capable of multi-stroke operation and having a catalyst

    Donald J. Lewis

  • Cylinder and valve mode control for an engine with valves that may be deactivated

    John O. Michelini;Donald J. Lewis

  • Event based engine control system and method

    Donald J. Lewis;Allan J. Lippa;John D. Russell

  • System and method for engine air-fuel ratio control

    Donald J. Lewis;John D. Russell

  • Electromechanical valve timing during a start

    Donald J. Lewis;John D. Russell

  • Method for controlling valves during the stop of an engine having a variable event valvetrain

    Donald Lewis

  • Cylinder deactivation for an internal combustion engine

    Donald J. Lewis;John D. Russell;John O. Michelini

  • Engine Control to Compensate for Fueling Dynamics

    Gang Song;Ilya V. Kolmanovsky;John Ottavio Michelini;Donald J. Lewis

  • System und Verfahren zur Regelung des Luft/Kraftstoffverhältnisses in einem Verbrennungsmotor mit innerer Verbrennung

    Lewis Donald James

  • Method and system for determining cylinder air charge

    Lewis Donald J;Jankovic Mrdjan J;Magner Stephen William;Suffredini Guiseppe D

  • Air/fuel ratio control system

    Donald J. Lewis;John David Russell;Allan Joseph Kotwicki;Ross Dykstra Pursifull

Frequent Co-Authors

Ross Dykstra Pursifull
Ross Dykstra Pursifull Ford Motor Company (United States)
Thomas G. Leone
Thomas G. Leone Ford Motor Company (United States)
Ilya Kolmanovsky
Ilya Kolmanovsky University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Mrdjan J. Jankovic
Mrdjan J. Jankovic Ford Motor Company (United States)
Gopichandra Surnilla
Gopichandra Surnilla Ford Motor Company (United States)

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