2026 Ian F. C. Smith: Engineering and Technology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Engineering and Technology	61	2077	1983	35	33	569	12004

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Engineering and Technology

2077

1983

569

12004

Engineering and Technology

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12004

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2077

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Overview

Ian F. C. Smith is affiliated with the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland. Their research activities primarily focus on engineering with a strong emphasis on civil and structural engineering disciplines.

The main fields of study in which Ian F. C. Smith has contributed include:

Engineering

More specifically, their work spans several subfields of study:

Civil and Structural Engineering
Building and Construction
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty

The scientist has explored diverse topics within these areas. The main topics of their research involve:

Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring
Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
Concrete Corrosion and Durability
Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis
Probabilistic and Robust Engineering Design

Ian F. C. Smith has published extensively in various academic venues. Frequent publication outlets include:

Advanced Engineering Informatics
Frontiers in Built Environment
Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring
OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)
Journal of Bridge Engineering

Representative recent publications authored or co-authored by Ian F. C. Smith are:

Application of Sustainable Bamboo-Based Composite Reinforcement in Structural-Concrete Beams: Design and Evaluation, 2020, Materials
Design of Structures That Adapt to Loads through Large Shape Changes, 2020, Journal of Structural Engineering
Test Summary of the NASA High-Lift Common Research Model Half-Span at QinetiQ 5-Metre Pressurized Low-Speed Wind Tunnel, 2020, AIAA AVIATION 2020 FORUM
Design and testing of a low-energy and -carbon prototype structure that adapts to loading through shape morphing, 2022, International Journal of Solids and Structures
Status of vibration serviceability design methods for lightweight timber floors, 2022, Journal of Building Engineering

The scientist has collaborated frequently with a group of co-authors, which include:

Sai G. S. Pai
Gennaro Senatore
Manav Mahan Singh
Numa Bertola
Mathias Haindl

Best Publications

Advances in Case-Based Reasoning

Ian Smith;Boi Faltings

993
Citations
A direct stochastic algorithm for global search

B Raphael;I. F. C Smith

236
Citations
Analysis of clustered tensegrity structures using a modified dynamic relaxation algorithm

Nizar Bel Hadj Ali;Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos;Ian F.C. Smith

225
Citations
A Fatigue Primer for Structural Engineers

J. W. Fisher;G. L. Kulak;I.F.C. Smith

220
Citations
Designing tensegrity modules for pedestrian bridges

Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos;Nizar Bel Hadj Ali;René Motro;Ian F.C. Smith

191
Citations
Model-free data interpretation for continuous monitoring of complex structures

Daniele Posenato;Francesca Lanata;Daniele Inaudi;Ian F. C. Smith

186
Citations
A Bounded Index for Cluster Validity

Sandro Saitta;Benny Raphael;Ian F. Smith

176
Citations
Active Tensegrity Structure

Etienne Fest;Kristina Shea;Ian F. C. Smith

173
Citations
Structural identification with systematic errors and unknown uncertainty dependencies

James-A. Goulet;Ian F. C. Smith

171
Citations
Bond-behavior study of newly developed bamboo-composite reinforcement in concrete

Alireza Javadian;Mateusz Wielopolski;Ian F.C. Smith;Dirk E. Hebel

167
Citations
Dynamic behavior and vibration control of a tensegrity structure

N. Bel Hadj Ali;I.F.C. Smith

167
Citations
Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Engineering

Benny Raphael;Ian F. C. Smith

160
Citations
Adjustable Tensegrity Structures

Etienne Fest;Kristina Shea;Bernd Domer;Ian F. C. Smith

152
Citations
Model falsification diagnosis and sensor placement for leak detection in pressurized pipe networks

James-A. Goulet;Sylvain Coutu;Ian F. C. Smith

148
Citations
Methodologies for model-free data interpretation of civil engineering structures

Daniele Posenato;Prakash Kripakaran;Daniele Inaudi;Ian F. C. Smith

146
Citations
Active tensegrity: A control framework for an adaptive civil-engineering structure

Bernard Adam;Ian F. C. Smith

143
Citations
Design optimization and dynamic analysis of a tensegrity-based footbridge

Nizar Bel Hadj Ali;Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos;Alberto A. Pascual Albi;Ian F.C. Smith

132
Citations
Improving Full-Scale Transmission Tower Design through Topology and Shape Optimization

Kristina Shea;Kristina Shea;Ian F. C. Smith;Ian F. C. Smith

130
Citations
Experimental Characterization of Monotonic and Cyclic Loading Responses of CLT Panel-To-Foundation Angle Bracket Connections

Roberto Tomasi;Ian Smith

129
Citations
Multimodel Structural Performance Monitoring

James A Goulet;James A Goulet;Prakash Kripakaran;Prakash Kripakaran;Ian F C Smith;Ian F C Smith

128
Citations
Elasto-plastic modeling of wood bolted connections

N. Kharouf;G. McClure;I. Smith

119
Citations