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D-Index
73
Citations
19775
World Ranking
323
National Ranking
153

G. P. Peterson 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 G. P. Peterson sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 659+

This scientist: 308 publications — 74th percentile

74% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

G. P. Peterson 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 G. P. Peterson sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 93+

This scientist: 73 D-Index — 91st percentile

91% 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

  • 2012 - Fellow, National Academy of Inventors
  • 2001 - Heat Transfer Memorial Award, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • 1995 - IEEE Fellow For leadership in, and contributions to, the process of accreditation of engineering educational programs.
  • 1992 - ASME Gustus L. Larson Memorial Award
  • 1961 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 1938 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

G. P. Peterson is affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on engineering and materials science, with significant contributions in the subfields of mechanical engineering, materials chemistry, biomedical engineering, renewable energy, sustainability and the environment, and atmospheric science.

Their main topics of study include heat transfer and optimization, heat transfer and boiling studies, nanofluid flow and heat transfer, thermal properties of materials, heat transfer mechanisms, solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, and MXene and MAX phase materials.

Peterson's recent publications cover a range of thermal engineering and nanofluid topics. Notable papers include:

  • "Nanofluids: Key parameters to enhance thermal conductivity and its applications" (2022, Applied Thermal Engineering)
  • "Generation of entropy in micro thermofluidic and thermochemical energy systems-A critical review" (2020, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer)
  • "Ti3C2Tx MXene nanofluids with enhanced thermal conductivity" (2022, Chemical Thermodynamics and Thermal Analysis)
  • "Improved thermal conductivity of PEG-based fluids using hydrogen bonding and long chain of nanoparticle" (2021, Journal of Nanoparticle Research)
  • "Experimental investigation of the condensation mechanisms in the shell side of spiral wound heat exchangers" (2020, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer)

Frequent coauthors of Peterson include Mingyang Mao, Ding Lou, Haiping Hong, Hammad Younes, and Max Pawlick, each collaborating on various research projects related to thermal and nanofluid engineering.

Their work has appeared repeatedly in prominent journals such as the International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Applied Thermal Engineering, Chemical Thermodynamics and Thermal Analysis, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, and Thermal Science and Engineering Progress.

Peterson has been recognized with several professional awards during their career, including:

  • Fellow, National Academy of Inventors (2012)
  • Heat Transfer Memorial Award, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2001)
  • IEEE Fellow (1995) for leadership in accreditation of engineering educational programs
  • ASME Gustus L. Larson Memorial Award (1992)
  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (1961 and 1938)

Best Publications

  • An Introduction to Heat Pipes: Modeling, Testing, and Applications

    G. P. Peterson

  • Convective heat transfer and flow friction for water flow in microchannel structures

    X.F. Peng;G.P. Peterson

  • Experimental investigation of temperature and volume fraction variations on the effective thermal conductivity of nanoparticle suspensions (nanofluids)

    Calvin H. Li;G. P. Peterson

  • FRICTIONAL FLOW CHARACTERISTICS OF WATER FLOWING THROUGH RECTANGULAR MICROCHANNELS

    X. F. Peng;G. P. Peterson;B. X. Wang

  • Experimental Investigations on the Effects of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticle Fuel Additives on Biodiesel

    V. Sajith;C. B. Sobhan;G. P. Peterson

  • Nanostructured copper interfaces for enhanced boiling.

    Chen Li;Zuankai Wang;Pei-I Wang;Yoav Peles

  • Thermal Control of Electronic Equipment and Devices

    G.P. Peterson;Alfonso Ortega

  • HEAT TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS OF WATER FLOWING THROUGH MICROCHANNELS

    X. F. Peng;G. P. Peterson;B. X. Wang

  • Treatment method using a micro heat pipe catheter

    Leroy S. Fletcher;George P. Peterson

  • Three-dimensional analysis of heat transfer in a micro-heat sink with single phase flow

    J Li;G.P Peterson;P Cheng

  • The effect of thermofluid and geometrical parameters on convection of liquids through rectangular microchannels

    X.F. Peng;G.P. Peterson

  • Experimental investigation of heat transfer in flat plates with rectangular microchannels

    X.F. Peng;B.X. Wang;G.P. Peterson;H.B. Ma

  • The effect of particle size on the effective thermal conductivity of Al2O3-water nanofluids

    Calvin H. Li;G. P. Peterson

  • Steady-State Modeling and Testing of a Micro Heat Pipe

    B. R. Babin;G. P. Peterson;D. Wu

  • Evaporation/Boiling in Thin Capillary Wicks (l)—Wick Thickness Effects

    Chen Li;G. P. Peterson;Yaxiong Wang

  • Micro-heat-pipe catheter

    Leroy S. Fletcher;George P. Peterson

  • Parametric Study of Pool Boiling on Horizontal Highly Conductive Microporous Coated Surfaces

    Chen Li;G. P. Peterson

  • Experimental Investigation of Micro Heat Pipes Fabricated in Silicon Wafers

    G. P. Peterson;A. B. Duncan;M. H. Weichold

  • Enhancing Flow Boiling Heat Transfer in Microchannels for Thermal Management with Monolithically-Integrated Silicon Nanowires

    D. Li;G. S. Wu;G. S. Wu;W. Wang;Y. D. Wang

  • Evaporation/Boiling in Thin Capillary Wicks (II)—Effects of Volumetric Porosity and Mesh Size

    Chen Li;G. P. Peterson

Frequent Co-Authors

Hongbin Ma
Hongbin Ma University of Missouri
Mohsen Torabi
Mohsen Torabi Baxter (United States)
Chen Li
Chen Li University of South Carolina
Yongping Chen
Yongping Chen Yangzhou University
Chengbin Zhang
Chengbin Zhang Southeast University
Ping Cheng
Ping Cheng Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Nader Karimi
Nader Karimi University of Southampton
Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar Georgia Institute of Technology
Ronggui Yang
Ronggui Yang Peking University
Victor M. Bright
Victor M. Bright University of Colorado Boulder

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