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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Slovenia
2026

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
44
Citations
7769
World Ranking
1613
National Ranking
2

Janez Kopac 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 Janez Kopac 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: 189 publications — 40th percentile

40% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Janez Kopac 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 Janez Kopac 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: 44 D-Index — 54th percentile

54% 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

  • 2026 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Slovenia Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Slovenia Leader Award

Overview

Janez Kopac is affiliated with the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia and has a research focus primarily situated within the field of Engineering. Their published work spans several subfields, notably Biomedical Engineering, Geochemistry and Petrology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Civil and Structural Engineering.

The research topics covered by Janez Kopac include Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes, Biodiesel Production and Applications, Coal and Its By-products, Coal Combustion and Slurry Processing, Free Radicals and Antioxidants, Smart Grid Energy Management, and Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure.

Frequent co-authors who have contributed to research projects alongside Janez Kopac include Elena David, Franci Pušavec, Krsto Mijanović, R-M Marinescu, and A. Armeanu.

Several publication venues have featured Janez Kopac's work, with multiple papers appearing in Mobility and Vehicle Mechanics, as well as publications in Molecules, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Renewable Energy, and Nanomaterials.

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Janez Kopac include:

  • "Efficient removal of tar from gas fraction resulting from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass using coal fly ash-based catalysts," 2021, Renewable Energy
  • "Survey on Antioxidants Used as Additives to Improve Biodiesel's Stability to Degradation through Oxidation," 2023, Molecules
  • "Valorization of poultry manure into biochar, bio-oil and gas product by co-pyrolysis with residual biomass and the effects analysis of the feedstock on products yield and their characteristics," 2025, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
  • "Assessment of the Catalytic Performances of Nanocomposites Materials Based on 13X Zeolite, Calcium Oxide and Metal Zinc Particles in the Residual Biomass Pyrolysis Process," 2022, Nanomaterials
  • "Increasing the Capacity of the Distribution Network by Changing Consumers' Habits - Case Study," 2023, B&H eletrical engineering

Best Publications

  • Transitioning to sustainable production – Part I: application on machining technologies

    Franci Pusavec;Peter Krajnik;Janez Kopac

  • Transitioning to sustainable production – part II: evaluation of sustainable machining technologies

    Franci Pusavec;Davorin Kramar;Peter Krajnik;Janez Kopac

  • Surface integrity in cryogenic machining of nickel based alloy—Inconel 718

    F. Pusavec;H. Hamdi;J. Kopac;I.S. Jawahir

  • High-performance grinding—A review

    J. Kopac;P. Krajnik

  • New approach in tool wear measuring technique using CCD vision system

    Jože Jurkovič;Marjan Korošec;Janez Kopač

  • Sustainable machining of high temperature Nickel alloy – Inconel 718: part 1 – predictive performance models

    Franci Pusavec;Ashish Deshpande;Shu Yang;Rachid M'Saoubi

  • Optimal machining parameters for achieving the desired surface roughness in fine turning of cold pre-formed steel workpieces

    Janez Kopač;Marko Bahor;Mirko Soković

  • Characterisation of friction and heat partition coefficients at the tool-work material interface in cutting

    J. Rech;P.J. Arrazola;C. Claudin;C. Courbon

  • Investigation of machining performance in high-pressure jet assisted turning of Inconel 718: An experimental study

    C. Courbon;C. Courbon;D. Kramar;P. Krajnik;F. Pusavec

  • Tribological behaviour of Ti6Al4V and Inconel718 under dry and cryogenic conditions—Application to the context of machining with carbide tools

    C. Courbon;F. Pusavec;F. Dumont;J. Rech

  • Incremental sheet metal forming on CNC milling machine-tool

    J. Kopac;Z. Kampus

  • Robust design of flank milling parameters based on grey-Taguchi method

    J. Kopac;P. Krajnik

  • Tool wear monitoring during the turning process

    J Kopač;S Šali

  • RE (reverse engineering) as necessary phase by rapid product development

    M. Sokovic;J. Kopac

  • Wear mechanisms of cutting tools in high-speed cutting processes

    Slavko Dolinšek;Borivoj Šuštaršič;Janez Kopač

  • Hydrolysis of aluminum dross material to achieve zero hazardous waste.

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  • Aluminum recovery as a product with high added value using aluminum hazardous waste.

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  • Design of grinding factors based on response surface methodology

    Peter Krajnik;Janez Kopač;Alojzij Sluga

  • Sustainable machining of high temperature Nickel alloy – Inconel 718: part 2 – chip breakability and optimization

    Franci Pusavec;Ashish Deshpande;Shu Yang;Rachid M'Saoubi

  • Tribological properties of the PVD and CVD coatings deposited onto the nitride tool ceramics

    L.A. Dobrzański;D. Pakuła;A. Křiž;M. Soković

  • Acoustic emission signals for tool wear identification

    Slavko Dolinšek;Janez Kopač

  • Modern machining of die and mold tools

    P. Krajnik;J. Kopač

Frequent Co-Authors

Franci Pusavec
Franci Pusavec University of Ljubljana
Joël Rech
Joël Rech École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Saint-Étienne
L. A. Dobrzański
L. A. Dobrzański ASKLEPIOS Poland
I.S. Jawahir
I.S. Jawahir University of Kentucky
Viorel Badescu
Viorel Badescu Polytechnic University of Bucharest
Fritz Klocke
Fritz Klocke RWTH Aachen University

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