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Farid Al-Bender

Farid Al-Bender

D-Index & Metrics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
33
Citations
5872
World Ranking
2972
National Ranking
29

Farid Al-Bender 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 Farid Al-Bender sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 659+

This scientist: 215 publications — 49th percentile

49% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Farid Al-Bender 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 Farid Al-Bender sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 93+

This scientist: 33 D-Index — 14th percentile

14% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Farid Al-Bender is affiliated with KU Leuven in Belgium and works primarily in the field of Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering. Their research contributions cover topics related to Tribology and Lubrication Engineering, Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis, and Lubricants and Their Additives.

The research output of Farid Al-Bender includes publications in notable venues such as the SSRN Electronic Journal and Tribology Letters. The recorded publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the dynamics and behavior of bearings and related mechanical systems.

  • Dynamics of a Rayleigh-Step Bearing: Generic Stribeck Curve and Rate-State Models, 2025, SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Dynamics of a Rayleigh-Step Bearing: Generic Stribeck Curve and Rate-State Models, 2025, Tribology Letters

The two publications by Farid Al-Bender in 2025 explore the dynamics of Rayleigh-Step bearings, analyzing generic Stribeck curves and rate-state models. These studies contribute to understanding the behavior of lubricated mechanical components under various conditions.

Publication venues frequented by this researcher emphasize engineering and tribology disciplines, with their works equally divided between the SSRN Electronic Journal and Tribology Letters.

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Tribology Letters

Their research interests include but are not limited to:

  • Tribology and Lubrication Engineering
  • Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis
  • Lubricants and Their Additives

There are no frequent co-authors recorded, indicating either independent research contributions or a diversity of collaborators across different projects. No awards or book publications have been documented for this researcher at this time.

Best Publications

  • An integrated friction model structure with improved presliding behavior for accurate friction compensation

    J. Swevers;F. Al-Bender;C.G. Ganseman;T. Projogo

  • The generalized Maxwell-slip model: a novel model for friction Simulation and compensation

    F. Al-Bender;V. Lampaert;J. Swevers

  • Modification of the Leuven integrated friction model structure

    V. Lampaert;J. Swevers;F. Al-Bender

  • A generalized Maxwell-slip friction model appropriate for control purposes

    V. Lampaert;F. Al-Bender;J. Swevers

  • Identification of pre-sliding and sliding friction dynamics: Grey box and black-box models

    K Worden;C Wong;U Parlitz;A Hornstein

  • Characterization of friction force dynamics

    F. Al-Bender;J. Swevers

  • A novel generic model at asperity level for dry friction force dynamics

    Farid Al-Bender;Vincent Lampaert;Jan Swevers

  • Application of dimensional analysis to selective laser melting

    Maarten van Elsen;Farid Al‐Bender;Jean‐Pierre Kruth

  • On the modelling of the dynamic characteristics of aerostatic bearing films: From stability analysis to active compensation

    Farid Al-Bender

  • Theoretical analysis of the dynamic behavior of hysteresis elements in mechanical systems

    F. Al-Bender;W. Symens;J. Swevers;H. Van Brussel

  • Friction characterization and compensation in electro-mechanical systems

    Tegoeh Tjahjowidodo;Farid Al-Bender;Hendrik Van Brussel;Wim Symens

  • Experimental characterization of dry friction at low velocities on a developed tribometer setup for macroscopic measurements

    Vincent Lampaert;Farid Al-Bender;Jan Swevers

  • Modeling of dry sliding friction dynamics: from heuristic models to physically motivated models and back.

    Farid Al-Bender;Vincent Lampaert;Jan Swevers

  • Theoretical modelling and experimental identification of nonlinear torsional behaviour in harmonic drives

    Tegoeh. Tjahjowidodo;F. Al-Bender;H. Van Brussel

  • Identification of pre-sliding friction dynamics.

    U. Parlitz;A. Hornstein;D. Engster;F. Al-Bender

  • Comparison of model and non-model based friction compensation techniques in the neighbourhood of pre-sliding friction

    V. Lampaert;J. Swevers;F. Al-Bender

  • Modeling and analysis of wet friction clutch engagement dynamics

    Shoaib Iqbal;Farid Al-Bender;Agusmian Partogi Ompusunggu;Bert Pluymers

  • Design of piezo-based AVC system for machine tool applications

    F. Aggogeri;F. Al-Bender;B. Brunner;M. Elsaid

  • Model for Predicting Drag Torque in Open Multi-Disks Wet Clutches

    Shoaib Iqbal;Farid Al-Bender;Bert Pluymers;Wim Desmet

  • Modeling and bonding-free fabrication of flexible fluidic microactuators with a bending motion

    Benjamin Gorissen;Wannes Vincentie;Farid Al-Bender;Dominiek Reynaerts

  • Experimental characterisation of dry friction at low velocities on a developed tribometer setup for macroscopic measurements

    Vincent Lampaert;Farid Al-Bender;Jan Swevers

  • Technical Note: modification of the Leuven integrated friction model structure

    Vincent Lampaert;Jan Swevers;Farid Al-Bender

Frequent Co-Authors

Jan Swevers
Jan Swevers KU Leuven
Wim Desmet
Wim Desmet KU Leuven
Robert Puers
Robert Puers KU Leuven
Johan Driesen
Johan Driesen KU Leuven
Spilios D. Fassois
Spilios D. Fassois University of Patras
Keith Worden
Keith Worden University of Sheffield
Ulrich Parlitz
Ulrich Parlitz Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization

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