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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 48 1282 1179 24 23 350 9480

Livan Fratini publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Livan Fratini between 1995 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Livan Fratini published across 31 years, from 1995 to 2025, averaging 12.4 papers a year. Output peaked at 26 publications in 2022. 31 of the 384 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1995 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 26. Peak 26 publications in 2022. 1995: 2 publications 1996: 3 publications 1997: 1 publication 1998: 2 publications 1999: 3 publications 2000: 2 publications 2001: 3 publications 2002: 5 publications 2003: 5 publications 2004: 9 publications 2005: 11 publications 2006: 21 publications 2007: 25 publications 2008: 11 publications 2009: 21 publications 2010: 22 publications 2011: 16 publications 2012: 23 publications 2013: 25 publications 2014: 16 publications 2015: 9 publications 2016: 11 publications 2017: 16 publications 2018: 10 publications 2019: 12 publications 2020: 16 publications 2021: 16 publications 2022: 26 publications 2023: 11 publications 2024: 15 publications 2025: 16 publications
1995 2025

384 publications in total across all disciplines

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Livan Fratini: publications per year, 1995 to 2025
Year Publications
1995 2
1996 3
1997 1
1998 2
1999 3
2000 2
2001 3
2002 5
2003 5
2004 9
2005 11
2006 21
2007 25
2008 11
2009 21
2010 22
2011 16
2012 23
2013 25
2014 16
2015 9
2016 11
2017 16
2018 10
2019 12
2020 16
2021 16
2022 26
2023 11
2024 15
2025 16
Total 384
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Livan Fratini 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 Livan Fratini sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 47–56 to 659+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 155. Most scientists, 155, have 147–156 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 659 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 347–356 publications, is where this scientist sits. 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
47–56 publications 659+

This scientist: 350 publications — 81st percentile

81% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,445 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
47–56 10
57–66 23
67–76 32
77–86 62
87–96 67
97–106 91
107–116 113
117–126 115
127–136 130
137–146 140
147–156 155
157–166 132
167–176 133
177–186 130
187–196 140
197–206 115
207–216 125
217–226 117
227–236 99
237–246 92
247–256 100
257–266 95
267–276 88
277–286 77
287–296 74
297–306 74
307–316 62
317–326 70
327–336 59
337–346 58
347–356 45 350
357–366 44
367–376 36
377–386 41
387–396 32
397–406 23
407–416 28
417–426 27
427–436 25
437–446 23
447–456 23
457–466 20
467–476 12
477–486 24
487–496 18
497–506 12
507–516 13
517–526 21
527–536 12
537–546 8
547–556 16
557–566 3
567–576 11
577–586 6
587–596 5
597–606 6
607–616 7
617–626 7
627–636 10
637–646 4
647–656 3
657–658 2
659+ 100
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Livan Fratini 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 Livan Fratini sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 93+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 189. Most scientists, 189, have 34 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 93 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 48 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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: 48 D-Index — 64th percentile

64% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,445 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 83
31 113
32 144
33 153
34 189
35 158
36 139
37 127
38 130
39 126
40 104
41 100
42 107
43 101
44 103
45 79
46 88
47 70
48 83 48
49 44
50 64
51 56
52 50
53 48
54 58
55 52
56 48
57 42
58 34
59 42
60 37
61 42
62 44
63 22
64 33
65 29
66 23
67 29
68 24
69 19
70 34
71 26
72 19
73 18
74 19
75 14
76 19
77 8
78 18
79 16
80 12
81 17
82 11
83 16
84 7
85 9
86 8
87 6
88 6
89 7
90 10
91 4
92 4
93+ 100
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Overview

Livan Fratini is affiliated with the University of Palermo in Italy and has published extensively in the field of engineering, focusing primarily on mechanical engineering and its related subfields. Their research spans areas such as automotive engineering, industrial and manufacturing engineering, mechanics of materials, and aerospace engineering.

Their recent publications cover various topics in advanced manufacturing and materials science. Notable papers include:

  • Review on mechanical joining by plastic deformation, 2022, Journal of Advanced Joining Processes
  • Microstructural, mechanical and energy demand characterization of alternative WAAM techniques for Al-alloy parts production, 2020, CIRP journal of manufacturing science and technology
  • Sample building orientation effect on porosity and mechanical properties in Selective Laser Melting of Ti6Al4V titanium alloy, 2021, Materials Science and Engineering A
  • Uncovering Technological and Environmental Potentials of Aluminum Alloy Scraps Recycling Through Friction Stir Consolidation, 2020, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology
  • Joining by forming technologies: current solutions and future trends, 2022, International Journal of Material Forming

The scientist's research touches on several main topics, including:

  • Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis
  • Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties
  • Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
  • Metal Forming Simulation Techniques
  • Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes
  • Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties
  • Manufacturing Process and Optimization

Frequent co-authors in their publications include Gianluca Buffa, Giuseppe Ingarao, Davide Campanella, Dina Palmeri, and Gaetano Pollara. These collaborations indicate a consistent engagement with peers active in similar research areas.

Their work is often published in specialized venues such as the CIRP journal of manufacturing science and technology, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Procedia Manufacturing, International Journal of Material Forming, and Journal of Manufacturing Systems. These journals have featured multiple contributions from the scientist, reflecting their consistent research output in manufacturing and material forming technologies.

In addition to journal articles, Livan Fratini has contributed to book publications, with a title published by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. eBooks: "Sheet Metal 2021".

Best Publications

  • Joining by plastic deformation

    Ken-ichiro Mori;Niels Bay;Livan Fratini;Fabrizio Micari

  • A continuum based fem model for friction stir welding—model development

    G. Buffa;G. Buffa;J. Hua;R. Shivpuri;L. Fratini

  • Design of the friction stir welding tool using the continuum based FEM model

    G. Buffa;G. Buffa;J. Hua;R. Shivpuri;L. Fratini

  • Analysis of Material Formability in Incremental Forming

    L. Filice;L. Fratini;F. Micari

  • Influence of some relevant process parameters on the dimensional accuracy in incremental forming: a numerical and experimental investigation

    G. Ambrogio;I. Costantino;L. De Napoli;L. Filice

  • Friction stir welding of lap joints: Influence of process parameters on the metallurgical and mechanical properties

    G. Buffa;G. Campanile;L. Fratini;A. Prisco

  • Influence of mechanical properties of the sheet material on formability in single point incremental forming

    L. Fratini;G. Ambrogio;R. Di Lorenzo;L. Filice

  • Fatigue Crack Growth in 2024-T351 Friction Stir Welded Joints: Longitudinal Residual Stress and Microstructural Effects

    L. Fratini;S. Pasta;Anthony P. Reynolds

  • Mechanical and metallurgical effects of in process cooling during friction stir welding of AA7075-T6 butt joints

    L. Fratini;G. Buffa;R. Shivpuri

  • CDRX modelling in friction stir welding of aluminium alloys

    Livan Fratini;Gianluca Buffa

  • On microstructural phenomena occurring in friction stir welding of aluminium alloys

    A. Barcellona;G. Buffa;L. Fratini;D. Palmeri

  • Analysis of the mechanical performance of hybrid (SPR/bonded) single-lap joints between CFRP panels and aluminum blanks

    G. Di Franco;L. Fratini;A. Pasta

  • Influence of the distance between rivets in self-piercing riveting bonded joints made of carbon fiber panels and AA2024 blanks

    Giuseppe Di Franco;Livan Fratini;Antonino Pasta

  • Using a neural network for predicting the average grain size in friction stir welding processes

    Livan Fratini;Gianluca Buffa;Dina Palmeri

  • In-process heat treatments to improve FS-welded butt joints

    L. Fratini;G. Buffa;R. Shivpuri

  • Numerical procedure for residual stresses prediction in friction stir welding

    G. Buffa;A. Ducato;L. Fratini

  • Mechanical and microstructural properties prediction by artificial neural networks in FSW processes of dual phase titanium alloys

    Gianluca Buffa;Livan Fratini;Fabrizio Micari

  • An analysis of through-thickness residual stresses in aluminium FSW butt joints

    Livan Fratini;Bernardo Zuccarello

  • Self-piercing riveting for aluminium alloys-composites hybrid joints

    Livan Fratini;Vincenzo Fortunato Ruisi

  • FEM based prediction of phase transformations during Friction Stir Welding of Ti6Al4V titanium alloy

    Gianluca Buffa;Antonino Ducato;Livan Fratini

Frequent Co-Authors

Gianluca Buffa
Gianluca Buffa University of Palermo
Rajiv Shivpuri
Rajiv Shivpuri The Ohio State University
Luigino Filice
Luigino Filice University of Calabria
Lihui Wang
Lihui Wang Royal Institute of Technology
Antonino Squillace
Antonino Squillace University of Naples Federico II
Marion Merklein
Marion Merklein University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Albert J. Shih
Albert J. Shih University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Anthony P. Reynolds
Anthony P. Reynolds University of South Carolina
Stefania Bruschi
Stefania Bruschi University of Padua
Domenico Umbrello
Domenico Umbrello University of Calabria

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