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D-Index
52
Citations
16978
World Ranking
1037
National Ranking
29

Martin Sommerfeld 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 Martin Sommerfeld sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 659+

This scientist: 269 publications — 65th percentile

65% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Martin Sommerfeld 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 Martin Sommerfeld sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 93+

This scientist: 52 D-Index — 70th percentile

70% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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

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

    Chr. Mundo;M. Sommerfeld;C. Tropea

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

    Andreas Hölzer;Martin Sommerfeld

  • Experimental analysis and modelling of particle-wall collisions

    M Sommerfeld;N Huber

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

    Martin Sommerfeld

  • MODELLING OF PARTICLE-WALL COLLISIONS IN CONFINED GAS-PARTICLE FLOWS

    M. Sommerfeld

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

    M Sommerfeld

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

    J. Kussin;M. Sommerfeld

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

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

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

    Andreas Hölzer;Martin Sommerfeld

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

    N. Huber;M. Sommerfeld

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

    M. Sommerfeld;H.-H. Qiu

  • On the modeling of liquid sprays impinging on surfaces

    Christian Mundo;M. Sommerfeld;Cameron Tropea

  • Modelling of micro-particle agglomeration in turbulent flows

    Chi Anh Ho;Martin Sommerfeld

  • Experimental studies of spray evaporation in turbulent flow

    M. Sommerfeld;H.-H. Qiu

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

    D Bröder;M Sommerfeld

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

    Santiago Laín;Martin Sommerfeld;Martin Sommerfeld

  • Experimental and numerical studies of the hydrodynamics in a bubble column

    S. Lain;D. Bröder;M. Sommerfeld

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

    M. Sommerfeld;H.-H. Qiu

  • The unsteadiness of shock waves propagating through gas-particle mixtures

    M. Sommerfeld

Frequent Co-Authors

Gretar Tryggvason
Gretar Tryggvason Johns Hopkins University
Franz Durst
Franz Durst FMP Technology (Germany)
Cameron Tropea
Cameron Tropea Technical University of Darmstadt
Lian-Ping Wang
Lian-Ping Wang Southern University of Science and Technology
Marek Behr
Marek Behr RWTH Aachen University
Efstathios E. Michaelides
Efstathios E. Michaelides Texas Christian University
Laszlo Fuchs
Laszlo Fuchs Royal Institute of Technology

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