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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
China
2023

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
74
Citations
20738
World Ranking
300
National Ranking
37

Fengrui Sun 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 Fengrui Sun 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: 597 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.

Fengrui Sun 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 Fengrui Sun 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: 74 D-Index — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in China Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in China Leader Award

Overview

Fengrui Sun is affiliated with the Naval University of Engineering in China and has contributed extensively to the field of engineering, particularly focusing on hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis, coal properties and utilization, and methane hydrates and related phenomena. Their work also spans rock mechanics and modeling, hydraulic fracturing and reservoir analysis, enhanced oil recovery techniques, and coal and coke industries research.

Their research output includes notable papers such as:

  • Coal rank-pressure coupling control mechanism on gas adsorption/desorption in coalbed methane reservoirs, 2023, published in Energy
  • Surface jump mechanism of gas molecules in strong adsorption field of coalbed methane reservoirs, 2023, published in Applied Energy

They have frequently collaborated with co-authors including Yidong Cai, Dameng Liu, Zheng Zhao, Yongkai Qiu, and Yingfang Zhou. These collaborations have resulted in numerous publications that contribute to the understanding of coalbed methane reservoirs, coal characterization, and reservoir analysis techniques.

The scientist regularly publishes in several specialized journals and conference venues. The most frequent publication venues include:

  • Energy & Fuels
  • Energy
  • Processes
  • Gondwana Research
  • Chemical Engineering Journal

Sun's expertise covers multiple subfields of engineering, such as mechanics of materials, ocean engineering, environmental chemistry, mechanical engineering, and fuel technology. This interdisciplinary approach supports a broad portfolio of research topics centered on fossil energy resources and associated engineering challenges.

Among the main topics addressed in their research are:

  • Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
  • Coal properties and utilization
  • Methane hydrates and related phenomena
  • Rock mechanics and modeling
  • Hydraulic fracturing and reservoir analysis
  • Enhanced oil recovery techniques
  • Coal and coke industries research

Best Publications

  • Finite Time Thermodynamic Optimization or Entropy Generation Minimization of Energy Systems

    Lingen Chen;Chih Wu;Fengrui Sun

  • A numerical model and comparative investigation of a thermoelectric generator with multi-irreversibilities

    Fankai Meng;Lingen Chen;Fengrui Sun

  • Performance optimization of a two-stage semiconductor thermoelectric-generator

    Lingen Chen;Jun Li;Fengrui Sun;Chih Wu

  • Progress in Finite Time Thermodynamic Studies for Internal Combustion Engine Cycles

    Yanlin Ge;Lingen Chen;Fengrui Sun

  • Effect of heat transfer on the performance of thermoelectric generators

    Lingen Chen;Jianzheng Gong;Fengrui Sun;Chih Wu

  • Effect of heat transfer law on the performance of a generalized irreversible Carnot engine

    Lingen Chen;Fengrui Sun;Chih Wu

  • Thermodynamic analyses and optimization for thermoelectric devices: The state of the arts

    LinGen Chen;FanKai Meng;FengRui Sun

  • Power, efficiency, entropy-generation rate and ecological optimization for a class of generalized irreversible universal heat-engine cycles

    Lingen Chen;Wanli Zhang;Fengrui Sun

  • Thermodynamic simulation of performance of an Otto cycle with heat transfer and variable specific heats of working fluid

    Yanlin Ge;Lingen Chen;Fengrui Sun;Chih Wu

  • Progress of constructal theory in China over the past decade

    Lingen Chen;Huijun Feng;Zhihui Xie;Fengrui Sun

  • Thermodynamic optimization opportunities for the recovery and utilization of residual energy and heat in China's iron and steel industry: A case study

    Lingen Chen;Bo Yang;Xun Shen;Zhihui Xie

  • Neural-network based analysis and prediction of a compressor’s characteristic performance map

    Youhong Yu;Lingen Chen;Fengrui Sun;Chih Wu

  • Theoretical analysis of the performance of a regenerative closed Brayton cycle with internal irreversibilities

    Lingen Chen;Fengrui Sun;Chih Wu;R.L. Kiang

  • Heat transfer effects on the net work output and efficiency characteristics for an air-standard Otto cycle

    Lingen Chen;Chih Wu;Fengrui Sun;Shui Cao

  • Optimization for entransy dissipation minimization in heat exchanger

    ShaoJun Xia;LinGen Chen;FengRui Sun

  • Ecological optimization for generalized irreversible Carnot engines

    Lingen Chen;Jianping Zhou;Fengrui Sun;Chih Wu

  • Finite-time thermodynamic modelling and analysis of an irreversible Otto-cycle

    Yanlin Ge;Lingen Chen;Fengrui Sun

  • Optimum performance of irreversible stirling engine with imperfect regeneration

    Feng Wu;Lingen Chen;Chih Wu;Fengrui Sun

  • Effects of heat transfer, friction and variable specific heats of working fluid on performance of an irreversible dual cycle

    Lingen Chen;Yanlin Ge;Fengrui Sun;Chih Wu

  • Efficiency of an Atkinson engine at maximum power density

    Lingen Chen;Junxing Lin;Fengrui Sun;Chih Wu

  • The area-point constructal optimization for discrete variable cross-section conducting path

    Shuhuan Wei;Lingen Chen;Fengrui Sun

Frequent Co-Authors

Lingen Chen
Lingen Chen Wuhan Institute of Technology
Chih Wu
Chih Wu United States Naval Academy
Lingen Chen
Lingen Chen Wuhan Institute of Technology
Huijun Feng
Huijun Feng Wuhan Institute of Technology
Yanlin Ge
Yanlin Ge Wuhan Institute of Technology
Chunfei Wu
Chunfei Wu Queen's University Belfast

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