2026 Martin Sommerfeld: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	52	1036	952	29	26	269	16978

Discipline name

D-Index

World Ranking

Current World Ranking

National Ranking

Current National Ranking

Publications

Citations

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

1036

952

269

16978

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index

Citations

16978

World Ranking

1036

National Ranking

Overview

Martin Sommerfeld is affiliated with Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg in Germany and specializes in engineering, particularly within computational mechanics and fluid dynamics. Their research includes extensive investigation of particle dynamics in fluid flows and related engineering disciplines.

Their recent publications focus on diverse aspects of fluid mechanics and particle behavior in multiphase flows. Notable papers include:

Analysis of flow field and turbulence predictions in a lung model applying RANS and implications for particle deposition, 2021, European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Influence of droplet collision modelling in Euler/Lagrange calculations of spray evolution, 2020, International Journal of Multiphase Flow
LES-Euler/Lagrange modelling of bubble columns considering mass transfer, chemical reactions and effects of bubble dynamics, 2020, Chemical Engineering Science
Reactive LES-Euler/Lagrange modelling of bubble columns considering effects of bubble dynamics, 2020, Chemical Engineering Journal
Derivation and validation of a hard-body particle-wall collision model for non-spherical particles of arbitrary shape, 2020, Powder Technology

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Sommerfeld include Manuel A. Taborda, Santiago Laín, Xiaogang Yang, Jie Yang, and Kaissar Nabbout.

The scientist frequently publishes in venues such as:

International Journal of Multiphase Flow
Powder Technology
SSRN Electronic Journal
Chemical Engineering Journal
Procedia CIRP

Sommerfeld's work is situated primarily within the field of engineering, emphasizing subfields including computational mechanics, ocean engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and water science and technology.

The scientist's research topics cover:

Particle Dynamics in Fluid Flows
Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Fluid Dynamics and Mixing
Granular flow and fluidized beds
Minerals Flotation and Separation Techniques
Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows
Plant Surface Properties and Treatments

Best Publications

Multiphase Flows with Droplets and Particles

Clayton T. Crowe;John D. Schwarzkopf;Martin Sommerfeld;Yutaka Tsuji

4671
Citations
Droplet-wall collisions: Experimental studies of the deformation and breakup process

Chr. Mundo;M. Sommerfeld;C. Tropea

1644
Citations
New simple correlation formula for the drag coefficient of non-spherical particles

Andreas Hölzer;Martin Sommerfeld

814
Citations
Experimental analysis and modelling of particle-wall collisions

M Sommerfeld;N Huber

606
Citations
Validation of a stochastic Lagrangian modelling approach for inter-particle collisions in homogeneous isotropic turbulence

Martin Sommerfeld

512
Citations
MODELLING OF PARTICLE-WALL COLLISIONS IN CONFINED GAS-PARTICLE FLOWS

M. Sommerfeld

420
Citations
Analysis of collision effects for turbulent gas–particle flow in a horizontal channel: Part I. Particle transport

M Sommerfeld

359
Citations
Experimental studies on particle behaviour and turbulence modification in horizontal channel flow with different wall roughness

J. Kussin;M. Sommerfeld

302
Citations
Modelling hydrodynamics and turbulence in a bubble column using the Euler-Lagrange procedure

S. Laı́n;S. Laı́n;D. Bröder;M. Sommerfeld;M.F. Göz

249
Citations
Lattice Boltzmann simulations to determine drag, lift and torque acting on non-spherical particles

Andreas Hölzer;Martin Sommerfeld

249
Citations
Modelling and numerical calculation of dilute-phase pneumatic conveying in pipe systems

N. Huber;M. Sommerfeld

249
Citations
Detailed measurements in a swirling particulate two-phase flow by a phase-Doppler anemometer

M. Sommerfeld;H.-H. Qiu

234
Citations
On the modeling of liquid sprays impinging on surfaces

Christian Mundo;M. Sommerfeld;Cameron Tropea

218
Citations
Modelling of micro-particle agglomeration in turbulent flows

Chi Anh Ho;Martin Sommerfeld

214
Citations
Experimental studies of spray evaporation in turbulent flow

M. Sommerfeld;H.-H. Qiu

200
Citations
Planar shadow image velocimetry for the analysis of the hydrodynamics in bubbly flows

D Bröder;M Sommerfeld

194
Citations
Euler/Lagrange computations of pneumatic conveying in a horizontal channel with different wall roughness

Santiago Laín;Martin Sommerfeld;Martin Sommerfeld

185
Citations
Experimental and numerical studies of the hydrodynamics in a bubble column

S. Lain;D. Bröder;M. Sommerfeld

181
Citations
Characterization of Particle-Laden, Confined Swirling Flows by Phase-Doppler Anemometry and Numerical-Calculation

M. Sommerfeld;H.-H. Qiu

177
Citations
The unsteadiness of shock waves propagating through gas-particle mixtures

M. Sommerfeld

171
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Gretar Tryggvason Johns Hopkins University

Franz Durst FMP Technology (Germany)

Cameron Tropea Technical University of Darmstadt

Lian-Ping Wang Southern University of Science and Technology

Marek Behr RWTH Aachen University

Efstathios E. Michaelides Texas Christian University

Laszlo Fuchs Royal Institute of Technology

External Links

Personal website of Martin Sommerfeld Google Scholar page

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