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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Engineering and Technology 60 2173 2073 90 85 228 14287
Earth Science 59 2002 1807 89 78 175 13677

M. Cai publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by M. Cai between 1983 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. M. Cai published across 43 years, from 1983 to 2025, averaging 6.8 papers a year. Output peaked at 29 publications in 2025. 46 of the 294 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1983 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 29. Peak 29 publications in 2025. 1983: 1 publication 1984: 1 publication 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 1 publication 1988: 1 publication 1989: 0 publications 1990: 0 publications 1991: 1 publication 1992: 1 publication 1993: 1 publication 1994: 2 publications 1995: 1 publication 1996: 0 publications 1997: 0 publications 1998: 2 publications 1999: 1 publication 2000: 2 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 1 publication 2003: 4 publications 2004: 4 publications 2005: 10 publications 2006: 6 publications 2007: 17 publications 2008: 7 publications 2009: 1 publication 2010: 11 publications 2011: 10 publications 2012: 7 publications 2013: 15 publications 2014: 6 publications 2015: 14 publications 2016: 13 publications 2017: 11 publications 2018: 17 publications 2019: 15 publications 2020: 20 publications 2021: 17 publications 2022: 10 publications 2023: 15 publications 2024: 17 publications 2025: 29 publications
1983 2025

294 publications in total across all disciplines

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M. Cai: publications per year, 1983 to 2025
Year Publications
1983 1
1984 1
1985 0
1986 0
1987 1
1988 1
1989 0
1990 0
1991 1
1992 1
1993 1
1994 2
1995 1
1996 0
1997 0
1998 2
1999 1
2000 2
2001 2
2002 1
2003 4
2004 4
2005 10
2006 6
2007 17
2008 7
2009 1
2010 11
2011 10
2012 7
2013 15
2014 6
2015 14
2016 13
2017 11
2018 17
2019 15
2020 20
2021 17
2022 10
2023 15
2024 17
2025 29
Total 294
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M. Cai publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where M. Cai sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300 400 500
Bar chart with 58 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 38–47 to 603+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 557. Most scientists, 557, have 128–137 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 603 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 168–177 publications, is where this scientist sits. 38–47 publications: 5 scientists 48–57 publications: 33 scientists 58–67 publications: 94 scientists 68–77 publications: 161 scientists 78–87 publications: 278 scientists 88–97 publications: 376 scientists 98–107 publications: 404 scientists 108–117 publications: 484 scientists 118–127 publications: 540 scientists 128–137 publications: 557 scientists 138–147 publications: 491 scientists 148–157 publications: 495 scientists 158–167 publications: 458 scientists 168–177 publications: 490 scientists 178–187 publications: 414 scientists 188–197 publications: 401 scientists 198–207 publications: 333 scientists 208–217 publications: 292 scientists 218–227 publications: 290 scientists 228–237 publications: 262 scientists 238–247 publications: 243 scientists 248–257 publications: 208 scientists 258–267 publications: 185 scientists 268–277 publications: 147 scientists 278–287 publications: 128 scientists 288–297 publications: 119 scientists 298–307 publications: 120 scientists 308–317 publications: 107 scientists 318–327 publications: 93 scientists 328–337 publications: 87 scientists 338–347 publications: 64 scientists 348–357 publications: 87 scientists 358–367 publications: 60 scientists 368–377 publications: 60 scientists 378–387 publications: 34 scientists 388–397 publications: 50 scientists 398–407 publications: 44 scientists 408–417 publications: 31 scientists 418–427 publications: 39 scientists 428–437 publications: 27 scientists 438–447 publications: 36 scientists 448–457 publications: 27 scientists 458–467 publications: 29 scientists 468–477 publications: 30 scientists 478–487 publications: 19 scientists 488–497 publications: 15 scientists 498–507 publications: 18 scientists 508–517 publications: 19 scientists 518–527 publications: 16 scientists 528–537 publications: 10 scientists 538–547 publications: 11 scientists 548–557 publications: 14 scientists 558–567 publications: 11 scientists 568–577 publications: 7 scientists 578–587 publications: 14 scientists 588–597 publications: 5 scientists 598–602 publications: 4 scientists 603+ publications: 100 scientists
38–47 publications 603+

This scientist: 175 publications — 52nd percentile

52% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 603 publications or more.

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Number of Earth Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,176 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
38–47 5
48–57 33
58–67 94
68–77 161
78–87 278
88–97 376
98–107 404
108–117 484
118–127 540
128–137 557
138–147 491
148–157 495
158–167 458
168–177 490 175
178–187 414
188–197 401
198–207 333
208–217 292
218–227 290
228–237 262
238–247 243
248–257 208
258–267 185
268–277 147
278–287 128
288–297 119
298–307 120
308–317 107
318–327 93
328–337 87
338–347 64
348–357 87
358–367 60
368–377 60
378–387 34
388–397 50
398–407 44
408–417 31
418–427 39
428–437 27
438–447 36
448–457 27
458–467 29
468–477 30
478–487 19
488–497 15
498–507 18
508–517 19
518–527 16
528–537 10
538–547 11
548–557 14
558–567 11
568–577 7
578–587 14
588–597 5
598–602 4
603+ 100
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M. Cai D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where M. Cai sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300
Bar chart with 77 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 106+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 389. Most scientists, 389, have 36 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 106 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 59 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30 D-Index: 144 scientists 31 D-Index: 215 scientists 32 D-Index: 278 scientists 33 D-Index: 379 scientists 34 D-Index: 366 scientists 35 D-Index: 372 scientists 36 D-Index: 389 scientists 37 D-Index: 366 scientists 38 D-Index: 344 scientists 39 D-Index: 349 scientists 40 D-Index: 296 scientists 41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42 D-Index: 277 scientists 43 D-Index: 279 scientists 44 D-Index: 248 scientists 45 D-Index: 257 scientists 46 D-Index: 212 scientists 47 D-Index: 202 scientists 48 D-Index: 207 scientists 49 D-Index: 204 scientists 50 D-Index: 183 scientists 51 D-Index: 178 scientists 52 D-Index: 182 scientists 53 D-Index: 178 scientists 54 D-Index: 163 scientists 55 D-Index: 117 scientists 56 D-Index: 163 scientists 57 D-Index: 120 scientists 58 D-Index: 113 scientists 59 D-Index: 136 scientists 60 D-Index: 135 scientists 61 D-Index: 96 scientists 62 D-Index: 103 scientists 63 D-Index: 83 scientists 64 D-Index: 103 scientists 65 D-Index: 83 scientists 66 D-Index: 89 scientists 67 D-Index: 92 scientists 68 D-Index: 89 scientists 69 D-Index: 78 scientists 70 D-Index: 75 scientists 71 D-Index: 53 scientists 72 D-Index: 62 scientists 73 D-Index: 54 scientists 74 D-Index: 35 scientists 75 D-Index: 52 scientists 76 D-Index: 50 scientists 77 D-Index: 32 scientists 78 D-Index: 37 scientists 79 D-Index: 20 scientists 80 D-Index: 33 scientists 81 D-Index: 36 scientists 82 D-Index: 34 scientists 83 D-Index: 34 scientists 84 D-Index: 24 scientists 85 D-Index: 19 scientists 86 D-Index: 18 scientists 87 D-Index: 26 scientists 88 D-Index: 30 scientists 89 D-Index: 17 scientists 90 D-Index: 21 scientists 91 D-Index: 19 scientists 92 D-Index: 15 scientists 93 D-Index: 14 scientists 94 D-Index: 20 scientists 95 D-Index: 9 scientists 96 D-Index: 10 scientists 97 D-Index: 15 scientists 98 D-Index: 13 scientists 99 D-Index: 3 scientists 100 D-Index: 13 scientists 101 D-Index: 3 scientists 102 D-Index: 9 scientists 103 D-Index: 4 scientists 104 D-Index: 6 scientists 105 D-Index: 6 scientists 106+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30 D-Index 106+

This scientist: 59 D-Index — 79th percentile

79% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 106 D-Index or more.

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Number of Earth Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,176 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 144
31 215
32 278
33 379
34 366
35 372
36 389
37 366
38 344
39 349
40 296
41 289
42 277
43 279
44 248
45 257
46 212
47 202
48 207
49 204
50 183
51 178
52 182
53 178
54 163
55 117
56 163
57 120
58 113
59 136 59
60 135
61 96
62 103
63 83
64 103
65 83
66 89
67 92
68 89
69 78
70 75
71 53
72 62
73 54
74 35
75 52
76 50
77 32
78 37
79 20
80 33
81 36
82 34
83 34
84 24
85 19
86 18
87 26
88 30
89 17
90 21
91 19
92 15
93 14
94 20
95 9
96 10
97 15
98 13
99 3
100 13
101 3
102 9
103 4
104 6
105 6
106+ 98
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Overview

M. Cai is affiliated with Laurentian University in Canada and has contributed extensively to the field of engineering, with a focus on rock mechanics, materials mechanics, and geotechnical engineering. Their work spans over 175 publications in engineering, addressing various aspects of material behavior and structural analysis within both mechanical and civil engineering contexts.

Their research interests and subfields include:

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Biomedical Engineering

Main research topics covered by M. Cai are:

  • Rock Mechanics and Modeling
  • Landslides and related hazards
  • Tunneling and Rock Mechanics
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
  • Advanced machining processes and optimization
  • Geotechnical and Geomechanical Engineering
  • Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques

M. Cai has frequently published in notable journals, including:

  • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
  • The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
  • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Talanta

Recent papers authored or co-authored by M. Cai include:

  • "Three-dimensional mesoscale computational modeling of soil-rock mixtures with concave particles," 2020, Engineering Geology
  • "Ballistic impact performance of multi-phase STF-impregnated Kevlar fabrics in aero-engine containment," 2020, Thin-Walled Structures
  • "Forty-Year Review of the Hoek-Brown Failure Criterion for Jointed Rock Masses," 2021, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
  • "Post-peak Stress-Strain curves of brittle hard rocks under axial-strain-controlled loading," 2021, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
  • "A constitutive model for modified cable bolts exhibiting cone shaped failure mode," 2021, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

Collaborative efforts have been a feature of M. Cai's research, with frequent co-authors including:

  • Yadong Gong
  • Qiang Gong
  • Tao Zhu
  • Xingjun Gao
  • Pengyuan Hou

Best Publications

  • Generalized crack initiation and crack damage stress thresholds of brittle rock masses near underground excavations

    M Cai;P.K Kaiser;Y Tasaka;T Maejima

  • Estimation of rock mass deformation modulus and strength of jointed hard rock masses using the GSI system

    M. Cai;P.K. Kaiser;H. Uno;Y. Tasaka

  • Design of rock support system under rockburst condition

    Peter K. Kaiser;Ming Cai

  • Determination of residual strength parameters of jointed rock masses using the GSI system

    M. Cai;P.K. Kaiser;Y. Tasaka;M. Minami

  • FLAC/PFC coupled numerical simulation of AE in large-scale underground excavations

    M. Cai;P.K. Kaiser;H. Morioka;M. Minami

  • Influence of intermediate principal stress on rock fracturing and strength near excavation boundaries : Insight from numerical modeling

    M. Cai

  • Practical Estimates of Tensile Strength and Hoek–Brown Strength Parameter m i of Brittle Rocks

    M. Cai

  • Damage stress and acoustic emission characteristics of the Beishan granite

    X.G. Zhao;M. Cai;J. Wang;L.K. Ma

  • Quantification of rock mass damage in underground excavations from microseismic event monitoring

    M. Cai;P.K. Kaiser;C.D. Martin

  • A mobilized dilation angle model for rocks

    X.G. Zhao;M. Cai

  • Influence of Unloading Rate on the Strainburst Characteristics of Beishan Granite Under True-Triaxial Unloading Conditions

    X. G. Zhao;J. Wang;M. Cai;C. Cheng

  • A review of mining-induced seismicity in China

    T. Li;M.F. Cai;M. Cai

  • Influence of stress path on tunnel excavation response – Numerical tool selection and modeling strategy

    M. Cai

  • Assessment of excavation damaged zone using a micromechanics model

    M. Cai;P.K. Kaiser

  • Principles of rock support in burst-prone ground

    M. Cai

  • Back-analysis of rock mass strength parameters using AE monitoring data

    M. Cai;H. Morioka;P.K. Kaiser;Y. Tasaka

  • A study on the dynamic behavior of the Meuse/Haute-Marne argillite

    M. Cai;P.K. Kaiser;F. Suorineni;K. Su

  • Numerical modeling of rockburst near fault zones in deep tunnels

    Amin Manouchehrian;Ming Cai;Ming Cai

  • In-situ Rock Spalling Strength near Excavation Boundaries

    M. Cai;P. K. Kaiser

  • Mechanical properties of brittle rock governed by micro-geometric heterogeneity

    Guang Liu;Guang Liu;Ming Cai;Ming Cai;Ming Huang

  • A constitutive model of highly jointed rock masses

    Ming Cai;Hideyuki Horii

Frequent Co-Authors

Peter K. Kaiser
Peter K. Kaiser Laurentian University
Chuangbing Zhou
Chuangbing Zhou Nanchang University
Weiya Xu
Weiya Xu Hohai University
Xia-Ting Feng
Xia-Ting Feng Northeastern University
Zhihong Zhao
Zhihong Zhao Tsinghua University
Qinghui Jiang
Qinghui Jiang Wuhan University
Xiqi Zhang
Xiqi Zhang Chinese Academy of Sciences
C. Derek Martin
C. Derek Martin University of Alberta
Nuwen Xu
Nuwen Xu Sichuan University
Xiaoying Zhuang
Xiaoying Zhuang University of Hannover

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